BSN Program Admissions

Our direct-admit BSN program offers a clear, assured path to your nursing degree—guaranteeing* placement in the College of Nursing without any future competitive application. 

*Considering academic and other program requirements are met.

High school students must apply directly to the University of Cincinnati's nursing major and submit all application materials listed below by 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. 

UC College of Nursing accepts transfer and transition students into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to begin as sophomores.