To qualify students must have:

• Successfully completed the 2+2 Pre-Nursing curriculum and have maintained a 3.0 GPA in the major and have B'sor above in all BRN required courses.
• Satisfactorily passed the TEAS test (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
• Be current in tuition and other financial obligation.

If the number of qualified students exceeds 10, candidates for admission to Samuel Merritt University will be selected based on additional criteria such as testing, GPA and teacher recommendation. All qualified students are accepted into Samuel Merritt, but time of transfer may occasionally be delayed due to number limitation.