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A semester-long education abroad experience for first-year School of Nursing students accepted to the BSN program entering in fall 2025, Valencia First - Nursing gives admitted incoming first-year BSN students a unique opportunity to begin their UVA career in Spain.

April 15, 2025

Deadline for admitted first-year BSN students to apply to Valencia First for entry in fall 2025

A March 27, 2025, at 7 PM EST Zoom info session about Valencia First - Nursing will offer interested students a look at the program, an opportunity to chat with current nursing students who previously studied in Valencia, and a forum at which to ask questions about the new program and opportunity.

Valencia First - Nursing students will take their required first-semester nursing courses along with one Spanish language course during the semester-long education abroad experience. There will also be opportunities for site visits to local hospitals and clinics, a speakers series featuring local medical experts, and a language partner program with local nursing students.  

The small group of Valencia First - Nursing students will be part of a larger group of students from a variety of UVA programs choosing to spend a semester in Valencia.

Throughout the semester, students will take part in regular virtual meetings with Cathy Campbell, associate professor and the School's Global Initiatives director. 

A March 27, 2025, 7 PM (EST) Zoom info session about Valencia First - Nursing program for fall 2025
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/97216773327?pwd=dNXJejivwyAHNApcrFbb96GSJEoCoN.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 972 1677 3327
Passcode: 219161

Deadline to apply to Valencia First - Nursing is April 15, 2025.