Admissions Criteria for UPMC Schools of Nursing

Completion of a High School Diploma or GED. High School seniors welcome to apply!
Completion of (2) science courses which included laboratory experiences in high school, post-secondary education, or combination of both.
Completion of a high school or post-secondary Algebra course.
Attain a qualifying pre-entrance exam score. All students regardless of educational background must take our pre-entrance exam through Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI).
Submission of all required admission documents and requirements for consideration.

Transfer students learn more about our transfer of credit guidelines.

Admission Process: A Guide to Applying to UPMC Schools of Nursing

Our schools have a rolling admission policy. This means you can submit your application far in advance of the deadline for admission consideration.

We are currently accepting applications for our four curriculum options.

16 month full time
24 month extended plan
32 month part-time evening and weekend
LPN-RN Bridge

The application deadline is June 1st for Fall 2022.

Admission is competitive start the process early as possible. Take a glance at our six locations for more details!

Step 2: Pre-entrance Exam

Schedule your TEAS exam at ATITESTING.com. We offer weekly in-person and remote testing options. For expediated processing, we strongly recommend testing with a UPMC SON campus.

All prospective students must successfully score a 62% or higher to submit an application. Please do not submit an application or materials until you’ve successfully achieved a qualifying score.

Do you have questions about the TEAS exam? See our TEAS information sheet.

Step 3: Complete an Application

After achieving the qualifying score you’ll have two options to apply.

Receive an e-mailed application link once we’ve processed your entrance exam results.
Complete UPMC Schools of Nursing application form (PDF) and e-mail to your desired campus.

upmchamotson@upmc.edu (Jameson Hamot)
upmcjamson@upmc.edu (Jameson New Castle)
upmcmercyson@upmc.edu (Mercy)
upmcshyson2@upmc.edu (Shadyside)
upmcsmhson@upmc.edu (St. Margaret)
upmchbgson1@upmc.edu (Shadyside Harrisburg)

If you’ve tested at an alternative site or remotely with ATI, please contact us to ensure we’ve received your results and further instructions.

Step 4: Submit Official Transcripts

Official high school transcript (including month/day/year of graduation).
GED with score report (if applicable).
International high school transcripts shall be evaluated through WES.org or ECE.org for equivalencies.
All post-secondary transcripts including universities, vocational, nursing, and other related institutions.

We encourage students to submit electronic transcripts for expediated processing through official transcript clearinghouses or parchment.com. Simply provide the campus' e-mail address as the recipient.

upmchamotson@upmc.edu (Jameson Hamot)
upmcjamson@upmc.edu (Jameson New Castle)
upmcmercyson@upmc.edu (Mercy)
upmcshyson2@upmc.edu (Shadyside)
upmcsmhson@upmc.edu (St. Margaret)
upmchbgson1@upmc.edu (Shadyside Harrisburg)

Please note we cannot accept copies of transcripts, unofficial transcripts, or open transcripts directly from students.

Step 5: Option to Submit US Mail Documents

UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
1401 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Admissions Office
5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
221 Seventh Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
2414 Wilmington Road
New Castle, PA 16105

UPMC Jameson at UPMC Hamot School of Nursing
650 East Avenue, 3rd Floor
Erie, PA 16503

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg
Brady Building -2nd Floor
205 S. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

If you have any questions, feel free to contact UPMC Schools of Nursing.