Admissions Criteria for UPMC Schools of Nursing

Educational Requirements to Apply:

Completion of High School and/or GED with score reports. International transcripts evaluated through WES.org.
Completion of two science courses which included laboratory experiences and a basic algebra course in high school or post-secondary education.

UPMC can accept transferrable courses from qualifying institutions. See transferrable courses.

Admissions Checklist: Steps for Applying to Nursing School at UPMC

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), is the pre entrance exam required for all prospective students for UPMC Schools of Nursing. All prospective students must achieve a score of 62% or higher to apply.

Learn more about TEAS requirements for UPMC Nursing Students.

If you have additional TEAS questions, contact your interested campus.

Step 2: Complete Your UPMC Schools of Nursing Application

After successfully passing the TEAS, students shall have three options to apply:

UPMC TEAS testers (remote or onsite) complete the emailed online application link.
Non UPMC TEAS testers contact us to receive the e-mailed online application link.
Complete UPMC Schools of Nursing application form (PDF). Return application via US mail or via email to the campus of your choice:

UPMC Mercy School of Nursing return to: upmcmercyson@upmc.edu
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing return to: upmcshyson2@upmc.edu
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing return to: upmcsmhson@upmc.edu
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing New Castle campus return to: upmcjamson@upmc.edu
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing Hamot campus return to: upmchamotson@upmc.edu

Step 3: Request Your Transcripts

All applicants are required to submit the following OFFICIAL transcripts:

High School Transcript (including month, day, and year of graduation)
GED/General Education Diploma; scores must be included with the GED
All post-secondary transcripts both current and previously enrolled. This includes college, nursing, vocational, or other schools.

Applicants can submit electronic transcripts issued directly through parchment.com, transcript clearinghouses, or US mail.

Step 4: Submit Your Nursing School Application and Materials to UPMC

Complete and gather all the required admission documents and send to the school of your choice:

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 Hamot School of Nursing
201 State Street
Erie, PA 16550

Step 5: When Should I Apply 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 Fall 2022.

Application deadline June 1, 2022.

Check each schools site for additional application details.

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