Admissions Requirements

Learn more about Chatham's Pathways to Nursing program admissions process, requirements, and information for international applicants on this page.

Applications for admission to Chatham University’s Pathways to Nursing must include:

  • The Chatham University online application
  • The PTN Disclosure Form
  • High School transcripts showing graduation date and 2 years of science with related lab coursework (PTN Lab Verification Form)
  • All transcripts from any post-secondary education completed
  • Completion of the following high school courses with a “C” or higher
    • 4 years of English
    • 2 years of Science (Biology or Chemistry) with a related Laboratory
    • 2 years of Mathematics (one of which is Algebra)
    • 3 years of Social Studies
    • Recommended: Anatomy and Physiology
    • High School Weighted GPA of 3.0 or greater
    • A TEAS exam score of 58.7% or greater is required to start Pathways to Nursing. The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is a required pre-entrance exam for UPMC Schools of Nursing. The TEAS test is administered by ATI (https://www.atitesting.com/)

 

Once accepted to Pathways to Nursing, all students are required to satisfy the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (SSON) requirements for participation in clinical rotations, including background checks, health screening, and current CPR certification. Attendance at a post-acceptance information session/new student orientation is required before starting classes at SSON. Topics covered at these sessions include academic schedules, photo ID cards, and compliance requirements. SSON requirements and deadlines will be specified and must be met to continue in Pathways to Nursing.

Students not meeting the requirements to enter or remain enrolled in the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing Program will receive written notification from the College of Health Sciences Dean's office advising them to select an academic major other than Pathways to Nursing. Students are required to complete appropriate documentation to secure a different academic major and advisor. The University Registrar’s Office will automatically change the student’s major to “undeclared” and assign a new advisor if the appropriate documentation is not completed within the timeframe designated in the notification letter.