Our six locations have a rolling admission policy. This means you can submit your application far in advance of the deadline for admission consideration.
2025 deadlines to apply:
Students applying to UPMC Schools of Nursing are required to submit a qualifying TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) score of 58.7% or higher as part of the application process. The following applicants are waived from completing the TEAS exam:
Active licensed practical nurses, bachelors’ degree awardees, and UPMC employees the TEAs exam is NOT REQUIRED and WAIVED.
- Proceed to submit the required admission documents outlined in steps 4-6 to complete your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.
- St. Margaret’s LPN-RN advanced track applicants, please review the exam requirements for admission.
All other applicants the TEAS exam is REQUIRED and NOT WAIVED.
- Do not submit additional application materials until a qualifying TEAS score is received by the Schools of Nursing.
- Schedule the TEAS exam in-person or remotely at any UPMC Schools of Nursing for priority admission processing.
- Review TEAS guide for additional scheduling instructions and more.
Failure to disclose or submit required transcripts will delay application processing and admission decisions.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact UPMC Schools of Nursing.
Prepare for nursing school in advance and review our readiness packet (PDF).
Your health information, right at your fingertips. Select MyUPMC to access your UPMC health information. For patients of UPMC-affiliated doctors in Central Pa, select UPMC Central Pa Portal. Patients of UPMC Cole should select the UPMC Cole Connect Patient Portal.
The portal for all UPMC patients EXCEPT those in Central Pa.
The portal for UPMC patients in Central Pa.
The portal for UPMC Cole patients receiving inpatient care.
