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BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

UVA accepts academically motivated students into the program leading to a BSN degree.

All traditional BSN students take courses in anatomy and physiology, growth and development, pharmacology, pathophysiology, leadership, and nursing practice. All students conduct research independently, or as part of teams, and engage regularly together in clinical skills and simulation learning labs in the Clinical Simulation Learning Center. During the second semester of their second year of study, traditional BSN students take part in clinical rotations across five specialty areas (medical-surgical, community and public health, pediatrics, labor and delivery, and psychiatric-mental health nursing) and do a semester-long practicum intensive during their fourth year. Graduates of the program are well-prepared for and eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

The RN to BSN program offers registered nurses (RNs) who have associate's degrees or nursing diplomas a pathway to earning a BSN degree. The program is for RNs who wish to take on greater responsibility and a broader role in healthcare, achieve leadership roles, greater professional mobility, and for those interested in pursuing graduate study in nursing to become nurse practitioners, nurse scientists, or nursing professors.

The Accelerated BSN program is for students who've already completed some college and wish to become nurses through UVA's top-ranked BSN program. While these transfer programs are faster, and cost less, they offer students the same world-class teaching, mentoring, and the rich clinical experiences UVA School of Nursing is known for. 


High school students typically apply to the traditional BSN program. At UVA, prospective nursing students apply directly to the School of Nursing, which offers a seamless path into the program after they graduate from high school.

  • Four-year full-time program
  • 120 credits
  • Graduates are prepared and eligible for the NCLEX exam
  • Apply by January 1 (Early Action deadline November 1)

All traditional BSN students take courses in anatomy and physiology, growth and development, pharmacology, pathophysiology, leadership, and nursing practice, have the opportunity to conduct evidence-based practice research independently, or as part of teams, and engage regularly together in clinical skills and simulation learning labs in the School's 10,000 square-foot Clinical Simulation Learning Center.

Clinical rotations begin during the second semester of traditional BSN students' second year of study across five specialty areas (medical-surgical, community and public health, pediatrics, labor and delivery, and psychiatric-mental health nursing), guided by clinical instructors, veteran nurse preceptor-mentors, and in small groups, with their peers, and, in their fourth year, do a semester-long practicum intensive. 

In addition, many students choose to participate in education abroad through UVA's wealth of programs, including through a semester-long-exchange in Spain called Valencia First, a January-Term program, or as part of the School's Global Initiatives' offerings, including:

  • through the School's semester-long exchange program with the University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Australia, during their fourth year
  • during a summer study abroad experience at Clinica Esperanza, in Roatan, Honduras, for which students earn community health clinical hours
  • as part of a Maymester education abroad experience in St. Kitts and Nevis

Graduates of the traditional BSN program are well-prepared for and eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). 


The hybrid RN to BSN program offers licensed registered nurses who have associate's degrees or nursing diplomas a pathway to earning a BSN degree. The program is for licensed RNs who seek to expand their knowledge and skills, take on greater responsibility and a broader role in health care, who wish to achieve leadership roles, greater professional mobility and for those who are considering graduate study in nursing.

A hybrid, mostly online program for working RNs to earn a BSN degree.

  • Two-year, award-winning part-time program designed for working RNs
  • Hybrid format with monthly in-person class and the balance of learning completef online
  • Three sites in Virginia: Charlottesville, Fairfax, and Richmond
  • An embedded peer mentoring "buddy system" that ensures students are always supported
  • Apply by March 1 for entry the following fall

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The 3-Year BSN Transfer Program is for students transferring from other institutions or within UVA to earn a BSN in three years.

  • Six semesters of full-time study
  • 120-credit curriculum starting the fall after admission
  • Prepares graduates to take the NCLEX exam upon completion

Key dates:

  • Application for the 3-Year Transfer BSN program opens August 1
  • Application deadline for external applicants: March 1 
  • Notification of admissions decisions: typically May 1

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UVA's two-year ABSN transfer program is for students with two years of college coursework who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree.

  • Open to both UVA students and transfer students from other institutions
  • Intensive, full-time program completed in two years, including two summer sessions
  • Begins in May with a structured, efficient timeline
  • 120 credits earned through the program
  • Extensive clinical experience and rotation hours provided
  • Prepares students for NCLEX exam eligibility

Key dates:

  • Application deadline: October 1
  • Notification of admissions decisions: December 1
  • ABSN program begins: beginning of June (summer semester)

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Pre-licensure students studying nursing, including those across our BSN and CNL programs, practice at a wide variety of sites across Charlottesville, Albemarle County, central Virginia, and the mid-Atlantic region, working alongside and being mentored by qualified preceptors and experienced nurses at sites including:

  • Albemarle County Public Schools
  • Augusta Medical Center
  • Bon Secours Short Pump Emergency Center
  • Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
  • Camp Holiday Trails
  • Charlottesville Catholic School
  • Child Health Partnership - Charlottesville Office
  • Child Health Partnership - Fluvanna/Louisa Office
  • Clinica Esperanza
  • Clinical Simulation & Learning Center (CSLC)
  • CRHA Crescent Halls Neighborhood Community Clinic
  • CRHA Westhaven Neighborhood Community Clinic
  • CVHS - Charlottesville
  • CVHS - Louisa
  • Epworth Manor
  • Fork Union Medical Associates
  • Hospice of the Piedmont
  • Innisfree Village
  • JABA Louisa Adult Care Center
  • JABA Mary Williams Community Senior Center
  • Louisa County School System
  • Louisa Family Practice, PLC
  • Rockfish River Elementary School
  • Sentara (RMH) Rockingham Memorial Hospital Med Ctr
  • The Haven
  • The Pearl at Watkins Centre LLC
  • Triple C Camp
  • Tye River Elementary School
  • UVA - Primary and Specialty Care Pantops
  • UVA Continuum Home Health
  • UVA Dialysis Zion Crossroads
  • UVA Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center
  • UVA Employee Health
  • UVA Family Medicine (Primary Care Center)
  • UVA Family Medicine Stoney Creek
  • UVA Health Orthopedic Center Ivy Road
  • UVA International Family Medicine Clinic (IFMC)
  • UVA Kidney Center Clinic (Home Dialysis)
  • UVA Maternal & Fetal Medicine Clinic (Battle Bldg)
  • UVA Medical Center
  • UVA Medicine HOME Program
  • UVA Pediatric Hematology/Oncology(Battle Building)
  • UVA Pediatrics (Battle Building)
  • UVA Population Health-Interactive Home Monitoring
  • UVA Primary & Specialty Care Zion Crossroads
  • UVA Student Health and Wellness Center
  • UVA Teen and Young Adult Health Center
  • UVA Transplant Center
  • UVA-WorkMed
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
  • Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA)
  • Walker Upper Elementary School
  • Western State Hospital

All Years - Fall and Spring Terms

2024-25 Virginia Resident Non-Virginia Resident
Tuition $20,308 $58,502
Regular Session Comprehensive Fee $3,572 $4,254
University Student Activity Fee $58 $58
Nursing Student Activity Fee $30 $30
Total $23,968 $62,844

Supplemental Fees

Fee Virginia Resident Non-Virginia Resident
Accelerated BSN Clinical Services Fee $630 $630
BSN Clinical Services Fee $328 $328
Clinical Laboratory Fee (charged for courses with clinical or lab components) $100 per credit $100 per credit
Student Health Insurance (if needed) $3,673 $3,673
International Student Fee $200 $200
New Student Orientation (First-Year) $225 $225
New Student Orientation (Transfer) $137 $137

All Years - January Term

2024-25 Virginia Resident Non-Virginia Resident
Tuition - January 2025 Session $470 per credit $1,736 per credit
January Session Comprehensive Fee $216 $246
January 2025 Session Total $216 + Tuition $246 + Tuition

All Years - Summer Term

Summer 2025* Virginia Resident Non-Virginia Resident
Tuition - Summer 2025 Session $470 per credit $1,736 per credit
Summer Session Comprehensive Fee $475 $535
Summer 2025 Session Total $470 + Tuition $535 + Tuition

*Please note that UVA does not guarantee to meet 100% of demonstrated financial aid for summer or January terms, so the financial aid offered may vary widely from fall and spring terms. 

Cost of estimated living expenses for undergraduate students (2024-2025)

 


When is the application deadline?

November 1 for Early Action and January 1 for Regular Decision.

Do I need to meet with someone at the nursing school or be interviewed?

UVA does not interview any undergraduate degree applicants. If you would like to visit the School, we offer tours at noon on most weekdays during the school year (September to April).

What kind of experience are you looking for prior to applying to the School of Nursing?

The strongest applicants have solid academic experience and some kind of exposure to or experience in health care or nursing. Your experience may fall within a wide continuum of exposure to the field. You should be taking the most challenging courses available at your high school and have a solid academic record.

How many applications do you usually receive each year?

Admission to the School of Nursing is competitive. Our applications have been steadily rising during the past three years. Last year, we received more than 15 applicants for each of our 75 first-year spots.

When am I notified about admission?

Admission decisions are posted online by January 31 (for Early Action) and April 1 (for Regular Decision).

What are the average test scores and GPAs of nursing applicants?

Because grading scales can vary from school to school, an average GPA is hard to compute. When we review academic records we are looking to see that you have taken challenging courses and done well. For more information about average test scores, please visit the UVA Office of Undergraduate Admission website.

What are the best classes for me to take in high school to prepare me for nursing school?

You should be enrolled in the most challenging college preparation courses your high school offers.

Will the nursing school prepare me for medical school?

A baccalaureate curriculum in nursing is not equivalent to a typical pre-med curriculum. 

What kind of financial aid do you offer?

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 and the CSS/Profile form. All aid is need-based; the University meets 100% of demonstrated need. Learn more about financial aid here.

Can BSN students study abroad?

YES. The School of Nursing has several opportunities for students interested in participating in education abroad, including a long-standing semester-long exchange program with two sites at which they can earn clinical experience: the University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Australia, and a summer experience in Roatan, Honduras, at Clinica Esperanza. Traditional BSN students may apply to be part of UVA's long-standing Valencia First program, which first-year BSN students may apply to be part of as they seek application to the University and the School. And there are other opportunities to study abroad as well during students' education, including through UVA's wealth of global programs, opportunities through the Center for Global Health Equity, January Term experiences, Maymester opportunities, and summer study abroad opportunities. 

When can I visit the School of Nursing?

We offer student-led tours most weekdays during the academic year (please phone ahead: 434-924-0141) throughout the year. Zoom info sessions for all our programs are also offered throughout the year.

Austin Stajduhar
Assistant dean for admissions
CMNEB 1025
(434) 924-0066
Malinda Whitlow
Associate Professor of Nursing and Undergraduate Program Lead

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