Application Process for the Scott & White School of Nursing

We're excited that you are interested in pursuing a nursing degree at the Scott & White School of Nursing. There are three basic steps to gain admission into the Scott & White School of Nursing.

1. Apply for admission to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
   
2. Complete the NursingCAS application for the Scott & White School of Nursing. Applications for fall semester admissions open on January 5th and close on July 31st each year. Applications for spring semester admissions open on January 5th and close on November 30th each year. The priority deadline for fall review is March 1st, and for spring review it is October 1st. Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed on an on-going basis through the deadline.

3. Take the Admissions Exam: Students applying to the Scott & White School of Nursing must complete either the TEAS Admission Exam OR the HESI Admission Assessment Exam (A2) before the application deadline. Exam scores must be uploaded to the Program Documents section in NursingCAS as part of the application.

   TEAS Admission Exam Criteria

   To meet minimum requirements, applicants must achieve:

   • A minimum overall score of 65%
   • A minimum score of 65% on the Reading section
   • A minimum score of 65% on the Math section

   Students should log in to their ATI account to access their scores. Additional support is available on the ATI help page.

   When registering for the TEAS exam, students should select University of Mary Hardin-Baylor as the recipient of their scores. Official transcripts from previous TEAS attempts can also be purchased and sent here. In addition, applicants must upload both overall and individual section scores to their NursingCAS application.

   HESI Admission Assessment Exam (A2) Criteria

   To meet minimum requirements, applicants must earn:

   • A minimum score of 80 on the Math section
   • A minimum score of 80 on the English Composite section

   The HESI A2 exam is offered online through ProctorU. To register and test, students must create an account via the ProctorU Student Portal. For technical assistance, visit ProctorU Support.

   Testing Guidelines

   • Applicants may test up to two times per application cycle, with a minimum 30-day waiting period between attempts.
   • Students may:
     • Take the same exam twice (either TEAS or HESI), or
     • Take one attempt of each exam (TEAS and HESI) within the same semester, as long as the 30-day rule is followed.
   • Scores cannot be combined or “super scored” to meet minimum requirements.
   • This includes scores not sent directly to the UMHB Scott & White School of Nursing.

   Recommendations - It is strongly recommended that students complete at least one exam attempt 30 days prior to submitting their application to allow time for any necessary retesting.

   Fees - Students are responsible for any fees associated with the required testing.

   Study guides are available at the Circulation Desk in the UMHB Library, and additional materials can be found at the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE). Students also have the option to purchase official exam review materials independently through ATI Testing for the TEAS exam or Elsevier for the HESI A2 exam.