THSON Admissions

BSN Program Changes and Updates for Admission

To deliver a more innovative and progressive curriculum, the prelicensure BSN programs at both our Carrollton and Newnan campuses will be undergoing significant changes. 

1. The programs will be streamlined to 4-semesters, currently 6-8 semesters 

2. The curriculum will be reduced from 66 credits to 60 credits 

3. We will no longer have a summer start, instead we will have 2 admission periods for both the Carrollton and Newnan campus with both Fall and Spring starts 

4. Class sizes will be reduced from 110 to 60  

a. Both campuses will admit twice a year giving you more flexibility to finish your prerequisites 

**Campus preference is not a guarantee, but you will be able to prioritize your preference during the application process. 

Full curriculum details should be available around the November 2025 timeframe and are subject to change. 

Admission criteria are not changing for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 admission cycles. 

BSN Admissions Information & Requirements

  • Starting in Fall 2026, admissions to the program will change from Summer 2026 to both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 for Newnan and Carrollton (2 options for start dates)

BSN (Pre-Licensure Program)

  • BSN Pre-Licensure Program Admissions for a Fall Start will be March 1, 2026-May 1, 2026—decisions will go out in June
  • BSN Pre-Licensure Program Admissions for a Spring Start will be July 1, 2026-September 1, 2026—Decisions will go out in October
  • Admissions process, including prerequisites and application instructions
  • Full list of BSN Core Courses (PDF)
  • Prospective transfer students should read about admission requirements to the university. Click here to see what courses may transfer (reference only). Official transfer evaluation of transcripts takes place 4-6 weeks after admission to UWG and orientation registration.
  • Optional Admissions Criteria for Competitive Selection
    • The THSON awards admission bonuses for competitive selection to students who complete any of these by the end of every admission cycle:
      • Have taken a nursing Entrance Exam and scored an aggregate score of 70 or greater taken in the past year
      • HESI A2 using UWG Test Code: 201715 or transcript uploaded OR
      • TEAS transcript request or upload 
      • A current licensed practical nurse (LPN), certified nurse assistant (CNA), patient care technician (PCT), emergency medical technician (EMT), certified medical assistant (CMA) license in the state of Georgia or with a service record as a medic or corpsman in the military
      • Hold a bachelor's degree in another field
      • Have earned 15 or more successful semester credit hours at UWG; additional bonus for applicants who have earned 30 or more successful semester credit hours of BSN core at UWG
      • Live in Coweta County and select Newnan Program as their first choice
      • Has BSN core Science GPA of 3.5 or higher (all BSN core Science attempts, excluding W's)
  • For additional questions email uwgbsn@westga.edu or call (678) 839-6552.