BSN Program Admissions
Our BSN students exemplify academic excellence and the qualities essential for future nurse leaders. Applications are evaluated using a multifactorial review process that considers high school GPA, a personal statement, honors and awards, leadership roles, volunteer and work experience, among other factors.
Direct Admission from High School
High school students apply directly to the University of Cincinnati's nursing major and compete for direct admission to the program.
- Deadline for early acceptance is November 1 of high school students' senior year. Applications are not accepted beyond that date. Visit the Office of Admissions' Undergraduate section for information on The Common Application and deadlines.
To be considered for Early Action, all application materials listed below need to be received by the university prior to or on November 1.
- The Common Application
- $50 non-refundable application fee (or fee waiver)
- Official high school transcript or unofficial high school transcript
- 1 completed biology class and 1 completed chemistry class with at least a B grade at the time of application
- Recommended minimum GPA of 3.0
- Personal statement
- Official ACT or SAT test scores (optional)
- Letter of Recommendation (optional)
Please note: High school students with college-level credit (e.g.: dual enrollment/CCP, AP, IB, etc.) for the courses below or their equivalent (check college course credit equivalency) can start the program in sophomore year but should apply for direct admission.
If admitted, students should reach out to nursingbearcats@uc.edu as soon as possible for a custom schema.
| Course |
|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL2001C) |
| Anatomy & Physiology II (BIOL2002C) |
| Chemistry (CHEM 1020) + Lab (CHEM1020L) |
| Microbiology (BIOL2031C) |
| English Composition (ENGL1001) |
| Intro to Psychology (PSYC1001) |
| Intro to Sociology (SOC1001) |
| 5 hours of elective credits* |
*3 credits must be in Fine Arts, Humanities or Historical Perspective
Sophomore Admission
UC College of Nursing accepts transfer and transition students into the BSN program to begin as sophomores.
- Transfer applicants are those from external institutions.
- Transition students are those currently enrolled at the University of Cincinnati in a different college or at UC Blue Ash or UC Clermont.
We are currently reviewing the timeline and requirements for sophomore admissions, please check back after Sep. 1, 2025.
Before applying for sophomore admissions, we highly recommend both transfer and transition students to speak with a UC College of Nursing admissions counselor or academic advisor at 513-558-3600 or nursingbearcats@uc.edu.
Transfer students can also reach out to the UC Transfer Center for general questions about tranferring to UC.
Applicants must complete prerequisite courses and achieve a minimum C by the end of the Spring semester in which they are applying. UC College of Nursing accepts credits from many accredited institutions. To preview if your courses can transfer to UC, check the Transfer Equivalency Database.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (BIOL2001C) |
4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BIOL2002C) |
4 |
| Chemistry Lecture (CHEM1020)* | 3 |
| Chemistry Lab (CHEM1020L)* | 1 |
| Microbiology Lecture & Lab (BIOL2031C) |
3 |
| English Composition (ENGL1001) |
3 |
| Intro to Psychology (PSYC1001) | 3 |
| Intro to Sociology (SOC1001) | 3 |
| Science of Wellness & Self-Care (NURS1100C) or Fine Arts, Humanities or Historical Perspectives Elective | 4 or 3 |
| Success in College & Nursing (NURS1101) or Elective (non-remedial course only) | 2 |
| Intro to Professional Nursing (NBSN1101)** |
Application Deadlines
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Direct-entry admission | Nov. 1 |
| Second-year admission (transfer and transition students) |
Mar. 1 |
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