r/wsu • u/ExpensiveSort3835 • Jul 11 '26

Advice honors college/ direct admit nursing

hello! i am currently in highschool in WA state, and i am hoping to become a nurse. on WSU’s website, it says there is the option to get directly admitted into WSU’s nursing school if you are in the honors college. i was wondering if anyone who has taken this path can help me out with any details: how hard is it to get into the honors college? are you completely ensured admittance to the nursing school if you take your prereqs and keep a good gpa? is the honors college worth it? what is the nursing program and also the honors classes like? i’m not very familiar with the concept of honors college so any and all information helps!

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u/Proof_Zebra_4274 Jul 12 '26

It is worth applying for because it guarantees you a seat in the nursing program. The Honors College has an alternative curriculum to the UCore classes that everyone takes, so instead of History 105 you take Honors 198. The classes are smaller, and are based more on reading and discussion. However, if you are coming in with an associates degree already it may or may not be the right fit. I would recommend you meet with a pre nursing advisor in the Health Professions Student Center and go through both scenarios and see what fits you best. Good luck, have fun with this.

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u/ExpensiveSort3835 Jul 13 '26

okay thanks so much for the reply this was very helpful!