Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

Our direct-admit BSN program provides a clear path into the College of Nursing. Once admitted, you’re guaranteed* a place in the program without needing to reapply or compete for entry later on. You’ll learn through a mix of classroom instruction and meaningful, hands-on experiences. This approach helps you connect what you’re taught to real nursing practice, build essential skills and gain confidence as you grow into your role.

Faculty: College of Nursing | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

The requirements for conferring the bachelor's degree in nursing are: Successful completion within seven years from date of matriculation of (a) the required courses in the program of study of the College of Nursing and (b) specific degree requirements A minimum of a 2.0 current and cumulative grade point average Filing of the appropriate degree application forms with the University of Cincinnati by the defined deadline Payment of all delinquent university/college

Career pathways

This program prepares students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to obtain their license as a Registered Nurse (RN).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major follows the university/college admission requirements: Learn about admission requirements.

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: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters for first-year and transfer students; the College-Conservatory of Music generally accepts transfer applications for fall only, except BA Music and Electronic Media.

First-year: Early Action deadline November 1 (fall only); fall application deadline March 1 (rolling admission), spring November 1, summer March 1. Confirmation deadlines: May 1 (fall), December 1 (spring), April 1 (summer). The BSN has a priority deadline of November 1 and CCM applicants are encouraged to submit pre-screening materials by November 15.

Transfer: fall application deadline July 1, spring November 1, summer March 1. CCM programmes: December 1 application deadline for fall; DAAP programmes: March 1 application deadline for fall.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application; ACT/SAT scores are optional for fall 2025 and fall 2026 entry.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uc.edu/apply.html

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