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The Application Process
Transfer of College Courses for Credit
Classes and Clinical Experiences
Traveling to Classes and Clinical
Housing
Financial Aid
About the Application Process
How do I apply?
You may contact the School of Nursing at the address or telephone below and request that an application be sent to you, or you may apply online or contact us at: schoolinfo@steson.org. You will need 2 official high school transcripts and 2 official transcripts from each and every college you have attended. In addition to those, you will also need 3 letters of reference from people who have knowlege and or experience with you in a academic or personal work setting.
Admissions Office
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing
1508 Tippecanoe Street
Lafayette IN 47904-2198
765-423-6400
When should I apply?
We encourage everyone who is interested in applying to the School of Nursing's Program to do so as soon as possible. In order to make that admission decision we must have a completed Application File which must include two (2) official copies of your high school transcripts or GED and two (2) official transcripts from any and all colleges attended, as well as three (3) letters of reference.
The School of Nursing operates on a rolling admissions basis as clinical spaces are filled. Once clinical spots are full for a term we will offer applicants admission to the next available term.
What if I only have my GED?
We will accept an Applicant with a GED (General Educational Development) as proof of high school equivalency. An overall standard score of 500 or higher in each of the five test areas with no individual score being lower than 450 is recommended. As part of the application process you must submit two (2) official copies of your GED scores and two (2) official copies of your transcripts from any high school you did attend even though you may not have graduated from that school.
I've never had high school chemistry/I was bad at math. Can I still apply?
Yes. However, we might recommend that you start at St. Elizabeth School of Nursing-Saint Joseph's College as a non-clinical student your first semester. Since we want you to be successful, this will allow you to focus on Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, and Core and possibly go into clinical nursing your second semester.
To be eligible to enter a Nursing Clinical Track from a non-nursing admission status, you must have a St. Elizabeth School of Nursing-Saint Joseph's College cumulative-GPA of 2.67 or better.
About Transfer of College Courses for Credit
Will all my classes from another college transfer?
Yes they will transfer. They do not transfer if it is an applicable course or you scored lower than a C. We do not require math as a course, so those credits will not transfer. Some examples of college level courses that more than likely would be considered for transfer are: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, General Chemistry with a lab, Microbiology with a lab, English Composition I and II, US History or Government, General Psychology or Introductory Sociology.
I already have a degree. How soon can I finish your program?
With a Bachelor's degree you will be exempt from Cores 1-9 (36 credits) and can complete the program in approximately 24 months.
About Classes and Clinical Experiences
Do I have to go to Rensselaer for any classes?
Yes. All freshmen level nursing courses and lectures are held on the campus of Saint Joseph's College as well as Cores 1 and 2, Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Microbiology and Chemistry.
Nursing classes and lectures of the second year and above are held on the St. Elizabeth campus in Lafayette, as well as the Biology courses of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology. Cores 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are also held on the STE campus.
Do I have to choose or find my own clinical sites?
No. The nursing faculty of the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing have selected clinical sites that best provide good learning opportunities for students based on the various content objectives of the course in which you are enrolled. Such sites include hospitals and nursing-long term care agencies in Lafayette, Indianapolis, Crawfordsville, Rensselaer, Lebanon, Monticello, Logansport, as well as Lafayette community agencies and schools. Each semester varies depending on the clinical sites that are already utilized for clinical nursing.
About Traveling to Classes and Clinical
How far is it to Saint Joseph's College in Rensselaer from Lafayette?
Approximately 45 miles.
Will I need my own car or is transportation provided?
The student is responsible for all of their own transportation at their own cost. This includes any travel to and from your home or campus for classes and clinical agencies. So, Yes, you will need to have access to a car since there is no reliable public transportation that may get you to and from your home or campus to class or clinical. In some cases students do arrange for car pooling with each other.
Are the Saint Joseph's College and St. Elizabeth School of Nursing campuses on the same time?
Actually, No, they are in different time zones. Saint Joseph's College campus in Rensselaer in on Central Time all year (Central Standard Time [CST] from approximately November to March and Central Daylight Time [CDT] from March to November), whereas St. Elizabeth School of Nursing at its Lafayette campus is on Eastern Time all year (Eastern Standard Time [EST] from approximately November to March and Eastern Daylight Time [EDT] from March to November). For example, when it is 9:00 AM on the Saint Joseph's College campus in Rensselaer, it is 10:00 AM on the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing campus in Lafayette.
About Housing
What kind of housing do you have? Do I have to live in the dorms?
Nursing students are not required to live in the dorms at Saint Joseph's College, however we HIGHLY encourage a student who is single and is just making the transition from high school to college that they consider living on-campus at Saint Joseph's College in Rensselaer at least during their first year freshman experience. See the FAQ about housing on the Saint Joseph's College web site.
St. Elizabeth does not offer housing on its campus in Lafayette. If a student is generally not within commuting distance of Lafayette, they typically get an apartment in/around Lafayette and commute to and from classes and clinical sites.
About Financial Aid
How do I apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships?
Learn more about Financial Aid.
Additional Financial Aid Information:
What is FAFSA?
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Any student who would like to receive financial aid must complete the application. Indiana Residents: To be eligible for state aid, the FAFSA must be received at the federal processor by March 10th. Learn more about Financial Aid .
When can I file a FAFSA?
The FAFSA is not available to complete for the next academic year until after January 1 and needs to be completed by the state's March 10 deadline in order to be considered eligible for any Indiana state grants or aid.
Should I file my FAFSA online?
Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA online. The online system checks for errors and results are sent to the school faster.
What is the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing FAFSA Code?
The St. Elizabeth School of Nursing federal school code is 006257.
What should I do if I have already filed a FAFSA for another college, but now I've been admitted to the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing?
To add STE's school code, go back to www.fafsa.ed.gov and do a correction record for the appropriate year's FAFSA. Add our federal code of 006257 and make sure you not only save the addition, but SUBMIT it as well. Many students fail to submit the correction record and we never see the data. |