RN to BSN in Nursing 1-Year Online*

Catalog Year 2026-2027

Based on VCCS Curriculum for ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING

* This transfer guide applies to students interested in the RN to BSN online degree path. 90 hours of previous work or current work is required.

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Program Admission Agreement for UVA Wise Nursing RN to BSN

• Earn a transfer associate degree or diploma in nursing as a working registered nurse.

• Earn a minimum GPA of 2.3 for your associate’s degree with a C or above for all prior nursing coursework.

• Licensed as a registered nurse in a state where clinical experience is conducted.

• Please create an account through the www.TransferVirginia.org portal to register your intent to use this guarantee for admission to UVA Wise.

Important Links & Dates

• How do I apply?: https://www.uvawise.edu/admissions/transfer

• Admission Application: By March 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring at https://www.uvawise.edu/admissions/transfer

• Financial Aid: https://www.uvawise.edu/affordability/scholarships-aid/financial-aid-for...

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: March 1 for fall semester at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Make sure you meet all prerequisites for the program.

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and reach out to the Nursing Coordinator at UVA Wise at eub9yz@uvawise.edu.

• Students must have completed a philosophy (ethics) course and an introductory sociology course prior to program admission. These courses may be taken prior to or concurrently with the RN to BSN coursework.

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• The purpose of the RN to BSN is a program for registered nurses who have either a diploma or an associate degree in nursing. It is designed for the working registered nurse. The courses are all online and the degree is intended to prepare the registered nurse for graduate studies for advanced practice nursing.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: The completion of a transfer associate degree results in all lower-division general education requirements.

• Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: The completion of an associate degree concurrent with high school results in 60 credits of coursework applied towards your degree and general education courses satisfied.

• Credit for Prior Learning: UVA Wise accepts AP, IB, Cambridge, CLEP, DANTES, and military credits.

• Catalog Year: Students will use the catalog for the entering year of study at UVA Wise.

Is This College Right For Me?

• LOCATION -- UVA Wise is housed on a beautiful, modern campus, spanning 396 acres in the rolling mountains of Southwest Virginia. With attractive facilities and over 50 campus organizations, UVA Wise offers lots to do and see. We have many types of on campus housing options and several eateries, including the Dining Commons, Chick-fil-A and Build pizza and subs. Located a short distance from Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia, there is a wealth of hiking, outdoor recreation, camping, shopping, entertainment and more in the region.

• PROGRAM OF STUDY – UVA Wise is a small, liberal arts college with many majors and minors from which to choose. We’ll help you find the major that is right for you, whether you’re interested in moving into the workplace right out of college or moving on to graduate or professional studies.

• OPPORTUNITIES – Leadership opportunities, volunteerism, experiential learning, being a part of a club or organization – our small but diverse community has something for everyone. Inclusion is a deeply ingrained core value of UVA Wise. If you are looking to connect with a broad range of people, you’ll fit right in! Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• Higher levels of nursing education are linked to lower mortality rates and better patient outcomes.

• Having higher rates of BSN-prepared nurses in hospitals is associated with lower rates of heart failure, decubitus ulcers, medication errors, and procedural errors.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• BSN-prepared RNs can benefit from career advancement, specialization, earning potential, and improved patient outcomes.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• Excellent. With a completed nursing degree and having met all of the prerequisites, UVA Wise is proud to accept working nurses into the program.