2-Year Accelerated BSN Transfer Program - Transfer from Within UVA

Accelerated two-year transfer from another school or college within UVA into the School of Nursing to earn a BSN

Overview

• Two years of full-time study including two summer sessions
• 120 credits
• Graduates are eligible for the NCLEX exam
• Apply by October 1 for a May start date
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Who should apply?

Students admitted into the accelerated transfer track start the program in May and graduate from the School two years later, after two years of full-time study, including two summer sessions. Applicants to the program must have completed at least 52 credits of general education and prerequisite coursework prior to enrollment. 

• Transfer students from another school or college within UVA apply via the Intra-University Transfer Application
• Working RNs can apply to the part-time RN to BSN program
• Students who have already completed a bachelor's degree in another field are ineligible to apply as a second-year transfer but may have interest in the Clinical Nurse Leader program

Benefits

• Complete your degree in two years
• Expansive opportunities to gain skills to care for various patient populations 
• Develop an understanding of the management of patients within a variety of health systems
• The chance to study with world-class faculty mentors
• Exposure to UVA's interprofessional focus

Admission Requirements

Admission to the School of Nursing is competitive. To be considered for admission to this program, applicants must:

• Prospective students should attend an information session
• Submit a completed application by the October 1 deadline
• Have completed at least 52 credits of college level work (outlined below) by the end of the spring semester. Successfully completed the following prerequisite courses with a grade of a C or better prior to beginning our program in the fall semester:
  • Microbiology (3-4 credits)
  • Chemistry (3-4 credits)
  • Human anatomy and physiology I with lab (4 credits) 
  • Human anatomy and physiology II with lab (4 credits) 
  • Lifespan Development/Developmental Psychology (3 credits) 
  • First writing requirement (ENWR 1510 or ENWR 1505 + 1506)
  • At least 9 credits of humanities/fine arts 
  • At least 9 credits of social science/history
  • At least 9-11 credits of general education coursework*

*Credit hours vary based on the completion of 3 or 4 credit science prerequisites and college composition credits.

Important Dates

• Application deadline: October 1
• Notification of admissions decisions: March
• Enrollment: May

Approved Prerequisite Courses

Below is a list of courses that have been approved to meet our prerequisites. This list is not exhaustive; please contact nursing-admissions@virginia.edu if you have questions about a course that is not on this list.

Microbiology

Chemistry

Human anatomy & physiology

Developmental psychology / lifespan development (effective Fall 2019)

Financial Aid

All financial aid for undergraduate students at UVA is administered through UVA Student Financial Services. To apply, you need to complete the federal FAFSA form, the CSS/Profile form, and a School of Nursing financial aid form. All aid is need-based; the University meets 100% of demonstrated need.

More information on the School of Nursing tuition and financial aid web pages.

Classes

Students in the School of Nursing take classes in anatomy and physiology, growth and development, pharmacology, pathophysiology, leadership, and nursing practice. All students conduct research independently, or as part of teams.

• ABSN 2 Year Plan of Study

Professional nursing standards and guidelines incorporated in the curriculum: The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008).

Clinicals

Clinical experiences occur in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics and community sites. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to clinical experiences that extend beyond the Charlottesville/Albemarle area. 

The BSN Clinical Hours per Course (including theory hours, skills lab hours, simulation hours, and clinical hours) can be found here.

Transfer of Credit

The University Registrar provides information about transferring credit from other colleges and universities.