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Upper Division Nursing Application 2026
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Important Information
Below you will find the application for Upper Division Nursing students at the USC College of Nursing. Only 1 application per student is able to be processed.
Once this application is submitted you will receive an email confirmation with information provided as a receipt of your submitted application. The email will include information on how to access the interview portion of the application as well as your status portal for your Upper Division Application. Only the first interview attempt will be accepted. No interview retakes will be allowed.
Biographical Information
Generate PIN
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Submit Application
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Create Upper Division Application
Upper Division Nursing Application
Upper Division Applied Program
Upper Division
Round Always Create
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Cell Phone Number
USC Email Address
- All notifications will be sent to this address.
Confirm your USC email address.
Check all that apply to you:
Check all that apply to you:
Capstone
First Generation College Student (Any individual whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree)
Honors Student
Military Service (Active or Veteran)
Pell Grant Recipient
ROTC
Student-Athlete (NCAA Certified)
Not Applicable
Since you selected ROTC or military service, you must upload verification of your ROTC or military service. Examples include but not all inclusive: Verification letter from ROTC Commander, VA.GOV or USC Veterans and Military Services.
Upper Division Application Acknowledgements
Acknowledgement #1
Acknowledgement #1
I understand that submission of this application constitutes consent to obtain student conduct and/or academic integrity issues from the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity.
Acknowledgement #2
Acknowledgement #2
I understand that if I received a top third preliminary ranking in May 2025, that was not a guarantee for admission to Upper Division. I understand that if I received a middle or lower third preliminary ranking in May 2025, I need to have a parallel plan in place if not admitted to Upper Division.
Acknowledgement #3
Acknowledgement #3
I acknowledge that in order to be eligible for Upper Division at USC I must have an institutional and progression GPA of 3.000 or higher by the end of the Fall 2025 term.
Acknowledgement #4
Acknowledgement #4
I understand that a grade of "C" or better is required in all progression courses in order to be eligible for selection for upper division.
Acknowledgement #5
Acknowledgement #5
I understand that I am not eligible to apply if I have 2 or more failed attempts in a required science or NURS course.
I intend to use grade forgiveness for a required progression course.
I intend to use grade forgiveness for a required progression course.
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No
Course(s) I intend to use grade forgiveness for:
Course(s) I intend to use grade forgiveness for:
BIOL 243
BIOL 243L
BIOL 244
BIOL 244L
BIOL 250
BIOL 250L
CHEM 102
NURS 112
NURS 216
Is this the first time you have applied to the Upper Division at the College of Nursing? (Optional)
Is this the first time you have applied to the Upper Division at the College of Nursing? (Optional)
Yes
No
Are you planning to study abroad for most or all of the Spring 2026 semester?
Are you planning to study abroad for most or all of the Spring 2026 semester?
Yes
No
At which campus are you currently enrolled?
At which campus are you currently enrolled?
Columbia
Lancaster
Lancaster Student Acknowledgement
Lancaster Student Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that, as a USC Lancaster–based Upper Division applicant, if admitted, didactic and clinical coursework will be administered virtually by USC Columbia and will require on-campus attendance at USC Lancaster. I understand that the majority of simulation and clinical experiences will take place on or near the USC Lancaster campus in collaboration with affiliated hospitals and clinical partners. I further acknowledge that occasional travel to the USC Columbia campus may be required for designated in-person events.
ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PREPARED TO START SUMMER 2026
Below you can indicate a preference for upper division start.
While we try to accommodate as many requests as possible, your preference indication below is NOT guaranteed.
The College will make the ultimate decision related to the semester that a student will begin upper division. All students moving into upper division should consult with the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships to determine financial aid and scholarship awards available if enrolled in the summer 2026 or fall 2026 start. Students placed in the summer start cohort will NOT be moved for financial aid purposes.
What is your preferred semester to start?
Summer 2026
Fall 2026
Interview Requirement
Interview Requirement
I understand that there is a required second part to the application process and I will receive an email with instructions on how to complete the interview.
Students who are registered with Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) and have approved extended time are also eligible to have extended time on the interview portion of the application. You will receive the link for your specific time accommodations.
Are you registered with SDRC for extended time accommodations?
Are you registered with SDRC for extended time accommodations?
Yes
No
Do you have 2X or 1.5X for time accommodations?
Do you have 2X or 1.5X for time accommodations?
1.5X
2X
Student Accommodation for Extended Time (PDF from USC SDRC showing approved list of accommodations)
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