Partnership Enrollment Programs

LeMoyne Owen College (LOC) and The University of Tennessee (UT) Health Science Center College of Nursing (CON) offer a Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP) that guarantees full admission to the accelerated or traditional BSN (ABSN or TBSN) programs at UT Health Science Center to any LOC student who fulfills the requirements of the PEP. In addition, the LOC student may elect to participate in a bridge Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), bridge PhD program, or bridge DNP/PhD program if all requirements are met.  The requirements for participation are outlined below.

Requirements for Intent to Enroll:

• Current enrollment at LOC.
• Good academic standing.
• Comply with the LOC code of conduct during time of enrollment.
• Complete UT Health Science Center's CON Agreement to Enroll Form.

Requirements for Admission to Accelerated BSN Concentration

• Complete a baccalaureate degree from LOC with a minimum overall combined 3.0 GPA for the accelerated BSN PEP, Bridge DNP PEP, Bridge PhD, or Bridge DNP/PhD PEP as computed by the UT Health Science Center CON.
• Have a 2.67 or better GPA for science pre-requisite courses: BIOL 201 and 202 with lab (General Anatomy and Physiology I and II) or BIOL308 and 309 with labs (Human Anatomy and Human Physiology) and BIOL 304 with lab (Microbiology) (calculation is based on the highest grade achieved in the science courses. Only one science course may be repeated.)  Applicants must earn a C or better on all pre-requisite science coursework. 

Requirements for Admission to Traditional BSN Concentration

• Completion of an Associate’s Degree in General Studies from LOC with a minimum overall combined 3.0 GPA (as computed by the UT Health Science Center CON) and meet all other requirements.
• 2.67 or better GPA for science prerequisite courses: BIOL 201 and 202 with lab (General Anatomy and Physiology I and II) or BIOL 308 and 309 with labs (Human Anatomy and Human Physiology) and BIOL 304 with lab (Microbiology) (calculation is based on the highest grade achieved in the science courses. Only one science course may be repeated.)  Applicants must earn a C or better on all prerequisite science coursework. 

Benefits of participation:

• Guaranteed admission to UT Health Science Center CON when all eligibility criteria met.
• Access to academic advising and degree plans from both LOC and UT Health Science Center CON advisors throughout tenure in the program.
• Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit (GED) waiver.
• Voucher provided for previously paid Nursing CAS fee.
• Limited privileges to UT Health Science Center library.
• Access to Distinguished Visiting Professor lectureships.
• Access to free group tutoring for UT Health Science Center courses.

• Matriculation and Advising
  When the student is approved for the UT Health Science Center CON PEP, their proposed undergraduate program of study will be reviewed by a UT Health Science Center CON advisor to ensure that all program requirements will be met under the plan. UT Health Science Center will be provided a paper or electronic copy of the LOC catalog each year. Any changes to the student’s curriculum plan of study must be  approved in advance by LOC advisor and UT Health Science Center CON advisor to ensure that the plan continues to meet all requirements. Advising will be ongoing throughout the student’s enrollment at LOC and continue through their enrollment at UT Health Science Center CON.

The Bridge Program

The Bridge Program grants PEP students who graduate from the BSN and meet all criteria admission into the DNP or PhD programs, except DNP programs requiring special agreement. 

Bridge Program Requirements

• To enroll in the Bridge DNP and PhD Programs, applicants must be in good academic standing and be in compliance with the UT Health Science Center code of conduct.
• For Bridge DNP and PhD Program eligibility, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to be maintained during the TBSN or ABSN programs, and the NCLEX-RN must be passed and an unencumbered RN license obtained and maintained..
• Students may matriculate to any DNP concentration with the exception of the Dual DNP/PhD, Nurse Anesthesiology, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Midwifery concentrations. If any of these concentrations are desired, a special agreement will be required and preapproved by UT Health Science Center CON to be sure clinical requirements are met prior to entry into these concentrations.
• If you are interested in making an appointment to speak with a representative, please speak with your advisor or contact the UT Health Science Center College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs at 901.448.6128.

Dillard University and The UT Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Nursing (CON) offer a Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP) that guarantees full admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or  Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science (PhD) programs. Students who complete the bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing at Dillard University may enroll in the UTHSC DNP or PhD program if all requirements are met. The requirements for participation are outlined below.

Requirements for Intent to Enroll

• Current enrollment at Dillard University
• Successful completion of courses
• In good academic standing.
• Confirmed compliance with Dillard University code of conduct at the time the student signs the Intent to Enroll Form.
• Complete UTHSC CON Agreement Intent to Enroll Form.

 Program Eligibility

• Complete a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Nursing from Dillard University with a minimum overall combined 3.0 GPA for the DNP PEP as computed by the UTHSC CON.
• For DNP Program eligibility, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to be maintained during the BSN and/or MSN program and the NCLEX-RN must be passed, and an unencumbered RN license obtained and maintained.
• For BSN to DNP applicants, eligibility requires residence and licensure in Tennessee, Arkansas, or Mississippi.
• For MSN to DNP applicants, Mid-South residence and licensure is not required. Clinical experience cannot be guaranteed in the applicant’s area of residence.
• For PhD program eligibility, a match with the focus area of one of the PhD faculty is required.
• Compliance with the provisions listed in the Agreement Intent to Enroll Form.
• Successful completion of all courses and completion of bachelor’s or master’s degree courses from Dillard University.
• In good academic standing.
• Students may matriculate to any DNP concentration at UTHSC with the exception of the Dual DNP/PhD, Nurse Anesthesiology, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Midwifery concentrations. If any of these concentrations are desired, a special agreement will be required and preapproved by UTHSC CON to ensure clinical requirements are met prior to entry into these concentrations.

Requirements for Admission to the DNP Program

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the BSN and/or MSN program
• Successfully pass NCLEX-RN and obtain an unencumbered RN license prior to matriculation into the DNP Program.

 Requirements for Admission to the PhD Program

• Completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing
• Match the focus area of one of the PhD faculty

Matriculation and Advising

When the nursing student is approved for the UTHSC CON Partnership Enrollment Program, their proposed program of study will be reviewed by a UTHSC CON advisor to ensure that all program requirements will be met under the plan. UTHSC will be provided a paper or electronic copy of the Dillard University catalog each year. Any changes to the student’s curriculum plan of study must be approved in advance by the Dillard University advisor and UTHSC CON advising to ensure that the plan continues to meet all requirements. Advising will be ongoing throughout the student’s enrollment at Dillard University and continue through their enrollment at UTHSC CON.

Benefits to Participating

• Guaranteed admission to UTHSC CON when all eligibility criteria met.
• Access to academic advising, and degree plans from both Dillard University and UTHSC CON advisors throughout your tenure in the program.
• Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit (GED) waiver
• Voucher provided for previously paid Nursing CAS fee
• Limited privileges to UTHSC library  and access to UTHSC-CON distinguished visiting professor lectureships

If you are interested in making an appointment to speak with a representative, please speak with your advisor or contact the UTHSC College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs at 901.448.6128.

Rhodes College and The University of Tennessee (UTHSC) College of Nursing (CON) offer a Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP) that guarantees full admission to the accelerated BSN nursing program at UTHSC to any Rhodes student who completes a baccalaureate degree and fulfills the required prerequisite courses. In addition, the Rhodes student may elect to participate in a bridge Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or bridge PhD program if all requirements are met. The requirements for participation are outlined below.

Requirements for Intent to Enroll:

• Currently be enrolled at Rhodes College.
• Successfully complete all coursework.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Comply with the Rhodes College code of conduct during time of enrollment.
• Complete UTHSC's CON Agreement to Enroll Form.

Requirements for Admission to the Accelerated BSN 

• Complete their baccalaureate degree from Rhodes with a minimum overall combined 3.0 GPA for the accelerated BSN PEP, or a minimum overall combined 3.0 GPA for the BSN PEP leading to the DNP Bridge PEP, or the PhD Bridge PEP as computed by the UTHSC CON.
• Have a 2.6 or better GPA for science pre-requisite courses:Comparative Vertebrate Morphology and Animal Physiology OR Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, and Microbiology (calculation is based on the highest grade achieved on the first or second attempt); Applicants must earn a C or better on all pre-requisite science coursework.

Benefits of participation:

• Guaranteed admission to UTHSC CON when all eligibility criteria met.
• Access to academic advising, transfer course work information, and degree plans from both Rhodes and UTHSC CON advisors throughout your tenure in the program.
• Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit (GED) waiver.
• Voucher provided for previously paid Nursing CAS fee.
• Limited privileges to UTHSC library.
• Access to Distinguished Visiting Professor lectureships.
• Access to free group tutoring for UTHSC courses.
• Access to academic advising from both Rhodes and UTHSC CON.

Matriculation and Advising

When the nursing student is approved for the UTHSC CON Partnership Enrollment Program, the proposed undergraduate program of study will be reviewed by a UTHSC CON advisor to ensure that all program requirements will be met under the plan. Any changes to the program plan must be approved in advance by Rhodes and the UTHSC CON to ensure that the plan continues to meet all requirements. Advising will be ongoing throughout the student’s enrollment at Rhodes and continue through their enrollment at the UTHSC CON.

The Bridge Program

The Bridge Program grants PEP students who graduate from the BSN and meet all criteria admission into the DNP or PhD programs.

Requirements to Enter the Bridge Program

• For Bridge DNP and PhD Program eligibility, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be maintained during the accelerated BSN program. The NCLEX must be passed and an unencumbered RN license obtained.
• If enrolling in the Bridge DNP Program PEP, students may matriculate to any DNP concentration with the exception of the Dual DNP/PhD, Nurse Anesthesiology, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, or Nurse Midwifery programs. If any of these programs are desired, a special agreement will be required and preapproved by UTHSC CON to be sure clinical requirements are met prior to entry into these concentrations.

If you are interested in making an appointment to speak with a representative, please speak with your advisor or contact the UTHSC College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs at 901.448.6128.

The University of Tennessee Southern (UTS) and the UT Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Nursing (CON) offer a Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP) that guarantees full admission to the accelerated concentration of the BSN nursing program at UTHSC to any UTS student who completes the required degree in Biology or Public Health Education. In addition, UTS students may elect to participate in a bridge DNP or bridge PhD program if all requirements are met.

Requirements for Intent to Enroll

• Current enrollment at UTS.
• Minimum score of 23 on the ACT.
• Successful completion of courses.
• In good academic standing.
• Confirmed compliance with UTS code of conduct at the time the student signs the Intent to Enroll Form.
• Complete UTHSC CON Agreement Intent to Enroll Form.

Requirements for Admission to the Accelerated BSN concentration

• Complete a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Public Health Education and pre-requisite courses from UTS with a minimum overall combined 3.0 GPA
• Earn a 2.6 or better GPA for science pre-requisite courses BIO 201 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I: 4 credit hours (3-1) and BIO 202 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II: 4 credit hours (3-1). BIO 261 – Microbiology for Health Sciences: 4 credit hours: (3-1). (Calculation is based on the highest grade achieved in science courses; only one science course may be repeated.) Applicants must earn a C or better on all pre-requisite science coursework.

Benefits to Participating

• Guaranteed admission to UTHSC CON when all eligibility criteria is met.
• Access to academic advising and degree plans from both UTS and UTHSC CON advisors throughout your tenure in the program.
• Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit (GED) waiver.
• Voucher provided for previously paid Nursing CAS fee.
• Limited privileges to UTHSC library, access to free group tutoring for UTHSC-CON courses, and
• Access to UTHSC-CON distinguished visiting professor lectureships.

Matriculation and Advisement

When the student is approved for the UTHSC CON Partnership Enrollment Program, the proposed undergraduate program of study will be reviewed by a UTHSC CON advisor to ensure that all program requirements will be met under the plan. UTHSC will be provided a paper or electronic copy of the UTS catalog each year. Any changes to the student’s curriculum plan of study must be approved in advance by the UTS advisor and UTHSC CON advising to ensure that the plan continues to meet all requirements. Advising will be ongoing throughout the student’s enrollment at UTS and continue through their enrollment at UTHSC CON.

The Bridge Program
The Bridge program grants PEP students who graduate from the BSN and meet all criteria admission into the DNP or PhD programs.

Requirements to Enter the Bridge Program

• For Bridge DNP and PhD Program eligibility, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to be maintained during the traditional BSN program and the NCLEX-RN must be passed and an unencumbered RN license obtained and maintained.
• Compliance with the provisions listed in the Agreement Intent to Enroll Form
• To enroll in the Bridge DNP or PhD Program, applicants must be in good academic standing and be in compliance with the UTS code of conduct. Students may matriculate to any DNP concentration with the exception of the Dual DNP/PhD, Nurse Anesthesiology, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Midwifery concentrations. If any of these concentrations are desired, a special agreement will be required and preapproved by UTHSC CON to ensure clinical requirements are met prior to entry into these concentrations.

If you are interested in making an appointment to speak with a representative, please speak with your UTS advisor or call the UTHSC CON at 901.448.6128.

Sewanee: The University of the South and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Nursing (CON) offer a Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP) that guarantees full admission to the accelerated BSN program at UTHSC to any Sewanee student who completes a baccalaureate degree and fulfills the required prerequisite courses. In addition, the Sewanee student may elect to participate in a bridge Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD program if all requirements are met. The requirements for participation are outlined in this document.

Requirements for Intent to Enroll:

• Currently be enrolled at  Sewanee.
• Successfully complete all coursework.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Comply with the Sewanee code of conduct during time of enrollment.
• Complete UTHSC's CON Agreement to Enroll Form.

Requirements for Admission into the Accelerated BSN 

• Complete their baccalaureate degree from Sewanee with a minimum overall combined 3.0 GPA for the accelerated BSN PEP, or a minimum overall combined 3.0 GPA for the BSN PEP leading to the DNP Bridge PEP, or the PhD Bridge PEP as computed by the UTHSC CON.
• Have a 2.6 or better GPA for science pre-requisite courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 345), Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 346) and Microbiology (BIOL 340). The calculation is based on the highest grade achieved on the first or second attempt. Applicants must earn a C or better on all pre-requisite science coursework. 

Benefits of participation:

• Guaranteed admission to UTHSC CON when all eligibility criteria met.
• Access to academic advising, transfer course work information, and degree plans from both Sewanee and UTHSC CON advisors throughout your tenure in the program.
• Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit (GED) waiver.
• Voucher provided for previously paid Nursing CAS fee.
• Limited privileges to UTHSC library.
• Access to Distinguished Visiting Professor lectureships.
• Access free group tutoring for UTHSC courses.
• Access to academic advising from both The University of the South and UTHSC CON.

Matriculation and Advising

When the nursing student is approved for the UTHSC CON Partnership Enrollment Program, the proposed undergraduate program of study will be reviewed by a UTHSC CON advisor to ensure that all program requirements will be met under the plan. Any changes to the program plan must be approved in advance by Sewanee and the UTHSC CON to ensure that the plan continues to meet all requirements. Advising will be ongoing throughout the student’s enrollment at Sewanee and continue through their enrollment at the UTHSC CON.

The Bridge Program
The Bridge program grants PEP students who graduate from the BSN and meet all criteria admission into the DNP or PhD programs.

Requirements to Enter the Bridge Program

• For Bridge DNP and PhD Program eligibility, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to be maintained during the traditional BSN program and the NCLEX-RN must be passed and an unencumbered RN license obtained and maintained.
• Compliance with the provisions listed in the Agreement Intent to Enroll Form
• To enroll in the Bridge DNP or PhD program, applicants must be in good academic standing and be in compliance with the UTS code of conduct. Students may matriculate to any DNP concentration with the exception of the Dual DNP/PhD, Nurse Anesthesiology, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Midwifery concentrations. If any of these concentrations are desired, a special agreement will be required and preapproved by UTHSC CON to ensure clinical requirements are met prior to entry into these concentrations.

If you are interested in making an appointment to speak with a representative, please speak with your Sewanee advisor or call the UTHSC CON at 901.448.6128.

Southwest Tennessee Community College (SWTCC) and The University of Tennessee (UT) Health Science Center College of Nursing offer a Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP) that guarantees full admission to the traditional BSN (TBSN) program at UT Health Science Center to any SWTCC student who fulfills the requirements of the PEP. This agreement includes graduates of Medical District High School, who earn either a general studies or allied health associate degree from SWTCC simultaneously with their high school diploma. In addition, the student may elect to participate in a bridge DNP, Bridge PhD, or bridge DNP/PhD program if all requirements are met. The requirements for participation are outlined below. 

Requirements for intent to enroll:

• Current enrollment at SWTCC
• Good academic standing
• Compliance with the SWTCC code of conduct
  during time of enrollment
• Completion of UT Health Science Center’s CON Agreement Intent to Enroll Form

Requirements for Admission to the Traditional BSN Concentration

• Complete a minimum of an Associate Degree in Allied Health or General Studies and prerequisite courses from SWTCC with a minimum overall combined 3.0 GPA (as computed by the UT Health Science Center CON) and meet all other requirements.
• 2.67 or better GPA for science pre-requisite courses: BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits) and BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy and Physiology I I (4 credits) or BIOL 1230 Microbiology (4credits). Calculation is based on the highest grade achieved in science courses. Only one science course may be repeated. Applicants must earn a C or better on all pre-requisite science coursework. 

Benefits to Participation

• Guaranteed admission to UT Health Science Center CON when all eligibility criteria are met
• Access to academic advising and degree plans from both SWTCC and UT Health Science Center CON advisors throughout tenure in the program
• Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit (GED) waiver
• Voucher provided for previously paid Nursing CAS fee
• Limited privileges to UT Health Science Center library
• Access to Distinguished Visiting Professor lectureships
• Access to free group tutoring for UTHSC courses

• Matriculation and Advising
  When the student is approved for the UT Health Science Center CON PEP, their proposed undergraduate program of study will be reviewed by a UT Health Science Center CON advisor to ensure that all program requirements will be met under the plan. UT Health Science Center will be provided a paper or electronic copy of the SWTCC catalog each year. Any changes to the student’s curriculum plan of study must be  approved in advance by SWTCC advisor and UT Health Science Center CON advising to ensure that the plan
  continues to meet all requirements. Advising will be ongoing throughout the student’s enrollment at SWTCC and continue through their enrollment at UT Health Science Center CON. 
• The Bridge Program
  The Bridge Program grants PEP students who graduate from the BSN and meet all criteria admission into the DNP or PhD programs, except DNP programs requiring special agreement.
• Bridge Requirements
  To enroll in the Bridge DNP or PhD programs, applicants must be in good academic standing and be in compliance with the UT Health Science Center code of conduct.
• For Bridge DNP and PhD Program eligibility, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to be maintained during the TBSN program and the NCLEX-RN must be passed and an unencumbered
  RN license obtained and maintained.
• Students may matriculate to any DNP concentration with the exception of the Dual DNP/PhD, Nurse Anesthesiology, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Midwifery concentrations. If any of these concentrations are desired, a special agreement will be required and preapproved by UT Health Science Center CON to ensure clinical requirements are met prior to entry into these concentrations.
• If you are interested in making an appointment to speak with a representative, please speak with your advisor or contact the UT Health Science Center College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs at 901.448.6128.

Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) and The UT Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Nursing (CON) offer a Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP) that guarantees full admission to the traditional concentration of the BSN nursing program at UTHSC to any NWCC student who completes the required general education and pre-requisite courses. In addition, NWCC students may elect to participate in a bridge DNP or bridge PhD program if all requirements are met. The requirements for participation are outlined in this document.

Requirements for Intent to Enroll

• Current enrollment at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
• Successful completion of courses.
• In good academic standing.
• Confirmed compliance with Northwest Mississippi Community College code of conduct at the time the student signs the Intent to Enroll Form.
• Complete UTHSC CON Agreement Intent to Enroll Form.

Requirements for Admission to the Traditional BSN Concentration

Complete a minimum of an Associate Degree in Allied Health or General Studies and pre-requisite courses from Northwest Mississippi Community College with a minimum overall combined 3.0 GPA for the traditional BSN PEP, the DNP Bridge PEP, or the PhD Bridge PEP as computed by the UTHSC CON.
Earn a 2.6 or better GPA for science pre-requisite courses:
▪ Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture – BIO 2513
(4 credits)
▪ Anatomy and Physiology I Lab – BIO 2511
▪ Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture – BIO 2523
(4 credits)
▪ Anatomy and Physiology II Lab – BIO 2521
▪ Microbiology Lecture – BIO 2923
(4 credits)
▪ Microbiology Lab – BIO 2921
(calculation is based on the highest grade achieved in science courses, only one science course may be repeated); Applicants must earn a C or better on all pre-requisite science coursework.

Benefits to Participating in NWCC-UTHSC CON PEP
• Guaranteed admission to UTHSC CON when all eligibility criteria met.
• Access to academic advising, and degree plans from both NWCC and UTHSC CON advisors throughout your tenure in the program.
• Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit (GED) waiver
• Voucher provided for previously paid Nursing CAS fee
• Limited privileges to UTHSC library
Access to free group tutoring for UTHSC-CON courses
Access to UTHSC-CON distinguished visiting professor lectureships

• Matriculation and Advising
  When the nursing student is approved for the UTHSC CON Partnership Enrollment Program, their proposed undergraduate program of study will be reviewed by a UTHSC CON advisor to ensure that all program requirements will be met under the plan. UTHSC will be provided a paper or electronic copy of the Northwest catalog each year. Any changes to the student’s curriculum plan of study must be  approved in advance by Northwest College advisor and UTHSC CON advising to ensure that the plan
  continues to meet all requirements. Advising will be ongoing throughout the student’s enrollment at Northwest and continue through their enrollment at UTHSC CON. 
• The Bridge Program
  The Bridge Program grants PEP students who graduate from the BSN and meet all criteria admission into the DNP or PhD programs.
• Bridge Requirements
• To enroll in the Bridge DNP or PhD Program, applicants must be in good academic standing and be in compliance with the UTHSC code of conduct.
• For Bridge DNP and PhD Program eligibility, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to be maintained during the accelerated BSN program and the NCLEX-RN must be passed and an unencumbered
  RN license obtained and maintained.
• Students may matriculate to any DNP concentration with the exception of the Dual DNP/PhD, Nurse Anesthesiology, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Midwifery concentrations. If any of these concentrations are desired, a special agreement will be required and preapproved by UTHSC CON to ensure clinical requirements are met prior to entry into these concentrations.
• If you are interested in making an appointment to speak with a representative, please speak with your advisor or contact the UTHSC College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs at 901.448.6128.

Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) and The UT Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Nursing (CON) offer a Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP) that guarantees full admission to the traditional concentration of the BSN nursing program at UTHSC to any Dyersburg State Community College student who completes the required general education and pre-requisite courses. In addition, Dyersburg State Community College students may elect to participate in a bridge DNP program if all requirements are met.

Requirements for Intent to Enroll
o Current enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College.
o Successful completion of courses.
o In good academic standing.
o Confirmed compliance with Dyersburg State Community College code of conduct at the time the student signs the Intent to Enroll Form.
o Complete UTHSC CoN Agreement Intent to Enroll Form.

Requirements for Admission to Traditional BSN Concentration

• Complete a minimum of an Associate Degree of Science with an emphasis in Health Science, and pre-requisite courses from Dyersburg State Community College with a minimum overall
  combined 3.0 GPA for the traditional BSN PEP or the DNP Bridge PEP as computed by the UTHSC CON.
• 2.67 or better GPA for science pre-requisite courses: BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits) and BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy and Physiology I I (4 credits) or BIOL 2230 Microbiology (4credits) (calculation is based on the highest grade
  achieved in science courses, only one science course may be repeated); Applicants must earn a C or better on all pre-requisite science coursework.
• To enroll in the Bridge DNP, applicants must be in good academic standing and be in compliance with DSCC code of conduct. Students may matriculate to any DNP concentration with the exception of the Dual DNP, Nurse Anesthesia and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner concentrations. If any of these concentrations are desired, a special agreement will be required and preapproved by UTHSC CON to ensure clinical requirements are met prior to entry into these concentrations.
• For Bridge DNP Program eligibility, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to be maintained during the traditional BSN program. 
• Compliance with the provisions listed below in the Agreement Intent to Enroll Form.

Matriculation and Advising

• When the student is approved for the UTHSC CON Partnership Enrollment Program, their proposed undergraduate program of study will be reviewed by a UTHSC CON advisor to ensure that all program  requirements will be met under the plan.
• UTHSC will be provided a paper or electronic copy of
  Dyersburg State Community College catalog each year. Any changes to the student's curriculum plan of study must be approved in advance by Dyersburg State Community College advisor and UTHSC CON advising to ensure that the plan continues to meet all requirements.
• Advising will be ongoing throughout the student's enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College and continue through their enrollment at UTHSC CON.

Benefits to Participating in DSCC  UTHSC CON PEP

• Guaranteed admission to UTHSC CON when all eligibility criteria met.
• Access to academic advising, and degree plans from both Dyersburg State Community College and UTHSC CON advisors throughout your tenure in the program.
• Admission fee waiver
• Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit (GED) waiver
• Voucher provided for previously paid Nursing CAS fee
• Limited privileges to UTHSC library, access to free group tutoring for UTHSC-CON courses, and access to UTHSC-CON distinguished visiting professor lectureships

The Bridge Program
The Bridge program grants PEP students who graduate from the BSN and meet all criteria admission into the DNP or PhD programs.

• Requirements for Admission to the Bridge Program
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the traditional BSN program
• Successfully pass NCLEX-RN and obtain an unencumbered RN license prior to matriculation into the DNP Program.

Students may enroll in the following DNP Concentrations:

• Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Dual Concentration: Adult Gerontology Acute Care/Family Nurse Practitioner
• Dual Concentration: Psychiatric Mental Health/Family Nurse Practitioner
• Dual Concentration: Pediatric Acute/Pediatric Primary Nurse Practitioner

Students May Enroll with Special Agreement in the following Concentrations:

• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Anesthesiology
• Nurse Midwifery
• Dual DNP/PhD
• If you are interested in making an appointment to speak with a representative, please speak with your advisor or contact the UTHSC College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs at 901-448-6128.

Arkansas State University Mid-South (ASU Mid-South) and The UT Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Nursing (CON) offer a Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP) that guarantees full admission to the traditional concentration of the BSN nursing program at UTHSC to any ASU Mid-South student who completes an Associate of Science in Health Studies Degree with the required general education and pre-requisite courses. In addition, ASU Mid-South students may elect to participate in a bridge Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or bridge PhD program if all requirements are met.

Requirements for Intent to Enroll

• Current enrollment at ASU Mid-South.
• Successful completion of courses.
• In good academic standing.
• Confirmed compliance with ASU Mid-South code of conduct at the time the student signs the Intent to Enroll Form.
• Completion of UTHSC CON Agreement Intent to Enroll Form.

Requirements for Admission to the Traditional BSN Concentration

• Complete a minimum of an Associate of Science in Health Studies Degree and pre-requisite courses from ASU Mid-South with a minimum overall combined 3.0 GPA for the traditional BSN PEP, the DNP Bridge PEP, or the PhD Bridge PEP as computed by the UTHSC CON.
• 2.67 or better GPA for science pre-requisite courses: BIOL 1214 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4 credits) and BIO 1224 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4 credits); and BIOL 2504 Microbiology with Lab (4 credits) calculation is based on the highest grade achieved in science courses, only one science course may be repeated); Applicants must earn a C or better on all pre-requisite science coursework.

Benefits to Participation

• Guaranteed admission to UTHSC CON when all eligibility criteria met.
• Access to academic advising, and degree plans from both ASU Mid-South and UTHSC CON advisors throughout your tenure in the program.
• Admission fee waiver
• Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit (GED) waiver
• Voucher provided for previously paid Nursing CAS fee
• Limited privileges to UTHSC library, access to free group tutoring for UTHSC-CON courses, and access to UTHSC-CON distinguished visiting professor lectureships

Matriculation and Advising

When the nursing student is approved for the UTHSC CON Partnership Enrollment Program, their proposed undergraduate program of study will be reviewed by a UTHSC CON advisor to ensure that all program requirements will be met under the plan. UTHSC will be provided a paper or electronic copy of the ASU Mid-South catalog each year. Any changes to the student’s curriculum plan of study must be approved in advance by the ASU Mid-South advisor and UTHSC CON advising to ensure that the plan continues to meet all requirements. Advising will be ongoing throughout the student’s enrollment at ASU Mid-South and continue through their enrollment at UTHSC CON.

The Bridge Program

The Bridge Program grants PEP students who graduate from the BSN and meet all criteria admission into the DNP or PhD programs.

Requirements for Admission to the Bridge Program

Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the traditional BSN program

Successfully pass NCLEX-RN and obtain an unencumbered RN license prior to matriculation into the DNP or PhD Program.

Students may enroll in the following DNP Concentrations:

• Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Dual Concentration: Adult Gerontology Acute Care/Family Nurse Practitioner
• Dual Concentration: Psychiatric Mental Health/Family Nurse Practitioner
• Dual Concentration: Pediatric Acute/Pediatric Primary Nurse Practitioner

Students May Enroll with Special Agreement in the following Concentrations:

• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Anesthesiology
• Nurse Midwifery
• Dual DNP/PhD

• If you are interested in making an appointment to speak with a representative, please speak with your advisor or contact the UTHSC College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs at 901-448-6128.