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BS Nursing (RN to BS completion) at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

The RN to BS program is for associate's- or diploma-prepared nurses and is delivered 100% online, with learning in patient care and population health. Students use an iPad that holds required reading and activities.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Health Sciences  |  Duration: Four semesters of core coursework; as little as 16 months  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Coursework focuses on patient care and population health across four semesters of core coursework.

Career pathways

Graduates may pursue opportunities in their current workplace, take on a new nursing role, teach, or move to an advanced practice degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are associate's- or diploma-prepared nurses. Application deadline July 1 for the Fall 2026 start.

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.

First-year entry terms: fall (Early Decision I Nov 1, Early Decision II Jan 5, Regular Decision Jan 5) and spring (spring regular decision, Oct 15). Combined Degree Programs are not available for a spring start. Transfer students may enter in the fall or spring semester.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision I November 1 (notification mid-December), priority scholarship deadline December 1 (notification late February), Early Decision II January 5 (notification early February), Regular Decision January 5 (notification April 1; reply May 1), spring Regular Decision October 15 (notification December 1). Supporting materials are due December 1 (ED I), February 1 (ED II), February 15 (RD) and November 15 (spring RD).

Transfer deadlines: fall semester March 15 and spring semester October 15 (priority consideration); supplemental materials due June 15 (fall) and December 1 (spring). Transfer applicants apply through the Common Application.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application or the Coalition for College Application; applicants to the Eastman School of Music bachelor of music apply directly through the Eastman application. The application fee is $50 (fee waivers available for undergraduate applicants). The University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.

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