UVA accepts academically motivated students into the program leading to a BSN degree.

All traditional BSN students at the School of Nursing take courses in anatomy and physiology, growth and development, pharmacology, pathophysiology, leadership, and nursing practice. All students conduct research independently, or as part of teams. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

The RN to BSN program offers registered nurses (RNs) who have associate's degrees or nursing diplomas a pathway to earning a BSN degree. The program is for RNs who wish to take on greater responsibility and a broader role in healthcare, achieve leadership roles, greater professional mobility, and for those interested in pursuing graduate study in nursing to become nurse practitioners, nurse scientists, or nursing professors.

Traditional BSN

A degree for high school students to earn a BSN

Overview:

  • Four-year full-time program
  • 120 credits
  • Graduates are eligible for the NCLEX exam
  • Apply by January 1 (or November 1 for Early Action)

Who should apply?

High school students usually apply to the traditional BSN program.

Transfer

Transfer from another college or university into the School of Nursing to earn a four-year BSN.

Overview:

  • Six semesters of full-time study for transfer students via two pathways (three years or an accelerated two year pathway)
  • 120 credits
  • Graduates are eligible for the NCLEX exam
  • Apply by:
    • March 1 for entry the following fall (for the three-year pathway)
    • October 1 for entry the following May (for the accelerated two-year pathway)

Who should apply?

The School of Nursing accepts transfer students into the second year and third year of our program. Students who have already completed a bachelor's degree in another field are ineligible to apply as a transfer, but may have interest in the Clinical Nurse Leader program.

Transfer within UVA

Transfer from another college within UVA into the School of Nursing to earn a BSN

Overview:

  • Six semesters of full-time study for transfer students via two pathways (three years or an accelerated two year pathway)
  • 120 credits
  • Graduates are eligible for the NCLEX exam
  • Apply by:
    • February 1 (for entry the following fall)
    • October 1 for entry the following May (for the accelerated two-year pathway)

Who should apply?

The School of Nursing accepts transfer students from other schools within the University into the second year and third year of our program.

RN to BSN

A hybrid, mostly online program for working RNs to earn a BSN degree

  • Two-year, award-winning part-time program designed for working RNs
  • Hybrid format with monthly in-person class and the balance of learning complete online
  • Three sites in Virginia: Charlottesville, Fairfax, and Richmond
  • Apply by March 1

Who should apply?

The hybrid RN to BSN program offers licensed nurses who have associate's degrees or nursing diplomas a pathway to earning a BSN degree. The program is for licensed RNs who seek to expand their knowledge and skills, take on greater responsibility and a broader role in health care, who wish to achieve leadership roles, greater professional mobility and for those who are considering graduate study in nursing.

The RN to BSN is offered in a hybrid format, blending a combination of online and traditional in-person learning. Monthly in-person classes are offered at three sites in Virginia: Charlottesville Fairfax, and Richmond.

Spring 2024 classes will be held on: January 23, February 20, March 12, April 9, and April 30

Summer 2024 classes will be held on: May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9, and July 30

The Undergraduate Record and Graduate Record is the official repository for academic program requirements.