How do I apply?
Those wishing to enroll in the program need to apply to both St. Norbert College and Bellin College; take all pre-entrance tests required by each school; and request that SAT or ACT results be sent to both colleges. Minimum requirements for acceptance into the program are a 3.25 GPA and a 23 ACT.

Review our Steps to Acceptance checklist for additional information. 

What are the costs for the program?
Annual tuition, room, board and fees are approximately $34,000. All full-time students are eligible for regular
 St. Norbert College scholarships to a maximum of $11,000 per year for tuition, during the freshman and sophomore years. This will partially offset these fees. Due to the unique partnership between the two institutions, students are not eligible for other St. Norbert scholarships. Bellin College scholarships may be available for the remaining two years of the four-year program.

Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and request that results be
sent to both colleges. This form is necessary to qualify for federal and state financial aid, including grants and loans.

See our St. Norbert College / Bellin College Financial Information Fact Sheet for more information. 

A degree of difference
Students who complete the program will earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Bellin College and will be recognized as alumni of both Bellin and St. Norbert Colleges.

They will be well positioned for immediate success in the health care industry. Statistics show that 100 percent of Bellin graduates seeking employment obtain positions within four months of graduation. Bellin nursing graduates are especially sought after for critical care positions because of the strong clinical practice base they acquire during their college careers.

In addition, more than 96 percent of St. Norbert graduates are employed or attending graduate school when surveyed nine months after graduation. Employers look favorably on
St. Norbert graduates for their problem-solving, leadership and effective communications skills.
St. Norbert’s liberal arts curriculum teaches students how to see issues from varying viewpoints and how to understand the dynamics of an organization—invaluable qualities regardless of profession.

A world of opportunities awaits those who complete the program. Graduates have gone on to work in acute-care settings, long-term care facilities, public health offices, home care, occupational health care and administrative positions, to name a few. Many go on to pursue master’s degrees, where additional opportunities, such as becoming a nurse practitioner, are possible.

Where will I live?

As members of a residential community, nursing students are required to live on the St. Norbert College campus.

While some exceptions may apply (including students who choose to live with their parents within a 50-mile radius of campus), an added benefit of the St. Norbert College and Bellin College partnership is that the nursing cohorts have a traditional campus living experience.

St. Norbert College offers many housing options from halls to townhouses. Accepted students will receive a St. Norbert College housing application and are encouraged to make a housing deposit by April.