BSN Program Admissions
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing students demonstrate academic excellence and possess characteristics required of nurse leaders. Learn more about our requirements and the application process.
Application Deadlines
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Direct-entry admission (Priority deadline*) | Nov. 1 |
| Direct-entry admission | Dec. 1 |
| Second-year admission (transfer and transition students) |
Feb. 28 |
*Applicants who submit their application by the priority deadline of Nov. 1 have a higher chance of participating in social/behavioral interviews, a key component of our holistic admissions process.
Application Information
UC College of Nursing accepts applications for direct admission (for high school students) and sophomore admission (for transfer/transition students). More information:
- Direct Admission (for high school students)
Please note: High school students with college-level credit (e.g.: dual enrollment/CCP, AP, IB, etc.) for the courses below should apply for both direct admission and sophomore admission.
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.
Review college course credit equivalency for the courses listed above and reach out to nursingbearcats@uc.edu if your high school academic plan includes completing a majority of these courses.
- Sophomore Admission (for transfer students from outside institutions or transition students from other UC majors, UC Blue Ash or UC Clermont. Also includes high school students who have college-level courses as described under Direct Admission above.)
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