Nursing, LPN to BSN Bridge Program at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Georgia State University LPN to BSN Bridge Program is designed for the working licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse wanting to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. In our busy, fast-paced society, it can be challenging to balance work, school and family responsibilities. The combination of online and face-to-face classes allows flexibility and supports student success. Clinical rotations in acute care and community-based agencies allow students to build competence and clinical judgment skills in real-world settings.

What you will study

The program consists of six semesters of nursing major coursework (47 credit hours) after completion of the university core curriculum. Upon successful completion of all nursing major coursework, 12 articulation credit hours will be awarded based on clinical and didactic knowledge gained from your LPN or LVN program. For up-to-date curriculum requirements, please visit the catalog.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduation from a Georgia Board of Nursing approved Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse program. Acceptance to Georgia State Perimeter College with nursing as the designated major. Current license to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia. One letter of reference – A professional reference from current or past employer and indicate length of employment and duties. Cumulative grade point average minimum 2.8 for general education courses. Cumulative science grade point average minimum 3.0 in science courses. Completion of all Georgia State core requirements areas A-E prior to acceptance to the nursing program is preferred. No more than 1 prerequisite course (3-4 credits) may be outstanding at time of admission. A minimum grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisites. ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam taken within the last 2 years. Minimum requirements for TEAS; Adjusted Overall Score of 63, Reading and Math scores of 68.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants: Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Fall 2027 classes begin in August 2027.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application with a $60 nonrefundable application fee; fee waivers from ACT, College Board or NACAC are accepted.

Fall semester: application opens August 14; Early Action application and Honors and scholarship priority deadline November 15; final application and Regular Decision deadline May 1; official transcripts and test scores due June 1.

Spring semester: early application October 1, regular application December 1. Summer semester: early application February 1, final application April 1, final documents May 1.

Official SAT or ACT scores are required for the Atlanta Campus for Fall 2026 admission and later (SAT code 5251, ACT code 0826).

November is Apply to College Month with no application fee; the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.gsu.edu/bachelors-degree/apply/

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