Pre-Nursing Students

• Advised through the Academic Counseling Unit located in Wilder Tower until accepted into LSON
• Assistant Dean for Students (Sheila Hall) is available to answer inquiries

Basic BSN Students

• Following admission to the School of Nursing, each student is assigned an advisor from the school
• The advisor will assist the student in planning for completion of the BSN program and will provide the opportunity for meaningful discussion regarding academic progress and career goals
• The advisor's assistance, however, does not in any way relieve the student of the primary responsibility for studying the Catalog and fulfilling all the requirements for the degree

RN-BSN Students

• Prior to admission, RNs who are completing courses required for admission to the LSON receive advising through the School of Nursing from the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
• Once application has been made to the LSON RNs will be advised by the LSON Academic Advisor

Loans and Scholarships

• Complete applications and forms for financial aid available in the Student Financial Aid Office
• Apply by March 31st for some scholarships through The Loewenberg School of Nursing
  • Must be fully admitted to LSON to be eligible
  • Applications for scholarships available online
  • See Sheila Hall in Billy Mac Jones for more information

Residency

• University residence requirements explained in detail in the Graduation from the University section of the catalog
• Students transferring from a community or junior college must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours in an accredited senior institution. In addition, 30 of the last 60 semester hours for the degree must be completed at The University of Memphis