Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Nursing Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science
Virginia Commonwealth University

The School of Nursing offers a traditional curriculum in the baccalaureate program as well as the online R.N.-B.S. completion. Successful completion of curricular requirements results in a Bachelor of Science degree. Note that the applicant is responsible for seeking advice from the School of Nursing on courses taken prior to admission. The goal of the VCU School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is to prepare students with foundational competencies as nurse generalists for entry into professional nursing practice.

Outcomes

Upon completing this program, students will be able to: Demonstrate competence to practice person-centered care across the lifespan and across the continuum of healthcare systems Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education and related disciplines into nursing practice Exhibit professionalism that reflects the inherent values fundamental to nursing Display effective interprofessional teamwork skills Demonstrate professional nursing practice grounded in the application of current evidence Utilize information technologies and processes related to patient care delivery Show competence in leadership, quality improvement and patient safety to provide quality health care Apply health promotion and disease prevention competencies at the individual and population levels


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This degree is physically demanding and has minimum functional standards that can be found in the VCU Bulletin. This degree also requires a set number of hours of hands-on experience caring for individuals of all ages in a variety of settings including hospitals, community settings, and outpatient clinics. This degree cannot be completed fully online.
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

To be considered for admission to the School of Nursing, applicants must: Be eligible for readmission or be in good standing at the last college or university attended Submit a completed application with all required materials to the School of Nursing Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 based on a scale of 4.0 on all college course work Present no grades lower than C- in all parts of anatomy, physiology and microbiology courses (Anatomy, physiology and microbiology courses must be taken within 10 years of starting the nursing program.) Present no grades lower than C- in any other prerequisite or collateral course Provide additional information with the application according to the English language proficiency guidelines for applicants who are international or non-native English speakers without a degree from a U.S. high school, college or university. (Additional information can be found on the VCU International Admissions website.) Complete the following prerequisites prior to starting the nursing program: BIOL 101 and BIOZ 101 or BIOL 151 and BIOZ 151; BIOL 205; BIOL 217; PSYC 101; SOCY101 or ANTH 103; UNIV 111; and UNIV 112. Complete the following collateral requirements prior to beginning nursing courses: PHIS 206 and PHIZ 206; BIOL 209 and BIOZ 209 or BIOL 303 and BIOZ 303; STAT 208, STAT 210, or STAT 2112; and PSYC 304.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Courses transferred to VCU to satisfy any prerequisite or collateral requirements must have no grade lower than a C-. Cumulative GPA must be at least a 2.5 or better.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Virginia Commonwealth University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree Upon successful completion of this program and you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, students have guaranteed admission into our graduate program.
Program Successes & Highlights This program is ranked in the top 5% of all BS nursing programs by U.S. News and World Report. Our current five-year NCLEX-RN pass rate on the first attempt is 90%.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Nursing Bachelor of Science
122
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
This is unofficial evaluation. Please contact the VCU Transfer Center to confirm its accuracy. All students must complete at least 30 of their last 45 credits through VCU to earn a bachelor's degree from VCU and have at least 45 credits of upper-level courses (300, 400 and 500 level).
BS in Nursing - Traditional Program
122
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
This is unofficial evaluation. Please contact the VCU Transfer Center to confirm its accuracy. All students must complete at least 30 of their last 45 credits through VCU to earn a bachelor's degree from VCU and have at least 45 credits of upper-level courses (300, 400 and 500 level).
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 90 credits may be applied to this program.
General Education
30
Foundations
12
Writing
9
Complete courses from the following Course list:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Quantitative
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Areas of Inquiry
18
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Select courses for Areas of Inquiry that cover the three Breadth of Knowledge areas of Humanities/Fine Arts, Natural Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences as defined in the VCU Bulletin. Please consult with an advsior. The course work in the general education curriculum must be divided among the four Areas of Inquiry below, with at least three, and no more than nine, credits from each of the four areas. In fulfilling these requirements, students may apply no more than six credits with the same four-letter prefix (ex. RELS, MGMT) to the 17-18 credit total requirement, regardless of the area of inquiry under which they are listed.
Creativity, innovation and aesthetic inquiry
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Diversities in the human experience
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Global Perspectives
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Scientific & Logical Reasoning
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
One Additional Social Science
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Earn 3 credits by completing a course from the following Category lists
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
Major Requirements
62
Major Core Requirements
59
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
A minimum grade of C is required.
Earn 59 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Additional major requirements
3
Foundations of Interprofessional Practice
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Interprofessional Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Additional IPEC Course
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Ancillary Requirements
25
Basic Human Anatomy
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students who took Anatomy & Physiology that were taught as a combined sequence (Eg., Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II) must successfully complete all parts to earn credit for BIOL 205 Basic Human Anatomy at VCU.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Medical Microbiology
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Principles of Nutrition
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Biology Lab
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Human Physiology
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students who took Anatomy & Physiology that were taught as a combined sequence (Eg., Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II) must successfully complete all parts to earn credit for PHIS 206 Human Physiology and PHIZ 206 Human Physiology Lab at VCU.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Developmental Psychology
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Electives: 300-level or higher
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Take any six (6) additional credits at the 300-level or higher.
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Course(s) of level 300
OR
Course(s) of level 400
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Virginia Commonwealth University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
New River Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College GPAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing and Virginia Community College System

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students who earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts & Sciences, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Science, General Education Certificate, or Uniform Certificate of General Studies from the Virginia Community College System, Richard Bland College, or the College of Southern Maryland may be eligible to participate in the Guaranteed Admission Agreement. Students with one of these degrees may also be eligible to have the majority of their general education requirements waived.

Students who have earned a transfer-oriented associate degree from any regionally accredited institution or the Uniform Certificate of General Studies from the Virginia Community College System before enrolling at VCU will have their General Education requirements satisfied. The Associate of Science in Science or Health Science is recommended for this major. Applicants should plan to complete the Nursing prerequisites in their first year and apply to VCU Nursing in Spring of their first year.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students who have earned a transfer-oriented associate degree from any regionally accredited institution or the Uniform Certificate of General Studies from the Virginia Community College System before enrolling at VCU will have their General Education requirements satisfied. The Associate of Science in Science or Health Science is recommended for this major. Applicants should plan to complete the Nursing prerequisites in their first year and apply to VCU Nursing in Spring of their first year.
Credit for Prior Learning VCU accepts a variety of types of credit for prior learning, including but not limited to Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), military experience, Cambridge, and industry certifications that are recommended for credit by the American Council on Education or the National College Credit Recommendation Service.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Virginia Commonwealth University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
External Link
Number of Transfer Students
1902
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
VCU prefers transfer applicants with a cumulative college GPA of a 2.5 or higher who are in good standing with their pre...see moreVCU prefers transfer applicants with a cumulative college GPA of a 2.5 or higher who are in good standing with their previous institution. Some degree programs like Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Engineering have more competitive GPA requirements. Admission to programs in VCU Arts is also based on an evaluation of additional application materials and may be more competitive. Transfer applicants with fewer than 24 earned semester (36 quarter) hours will also be reviewed based on their high school GPA.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? VCU is a large, research-driven institution nestled on two campuses in downtown Richmond, Virginia, offering a vast array of degree programs from arts to dental hygiene to engineering to education. VCU students have access to hundreds of student organizations, which is a great way to connect with others whether or not you choose to live in one of our many on-campus residence halls. Take advantage of VCU's location with access to the James River and its park system, internship and job opportunities, community engagement, and interstates to travel to the beach, the mountains, and Washington, D.C..
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by the student's first semester of degree-seeking attendance at VCU.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by the student's first semester of degree-seeking attendance at VCU.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://admissions.vcu.edu/apply-to-vcu/undergraduate/transfer/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityAccelerated Bachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science Nursing4-YearHybrid
Averett UniversityBS in Nursing in Nursing: Entry Into PracticeBachelorBachelor of Science Nursing4-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing-TradAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Lpn To Rn - NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization Pre-BSNAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Specialization in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) to Registered Nursing (RN) - Advanced Placement Option (APO)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing - Hybrid Distance EducationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing: Advanced Placement Option for Licensed Practical NursesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeNursing, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAAS Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-BSN SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Professional Nursing - Registered NurseAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing, Major in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Nursing BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBSN in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person, Online
University of LynchburgBS in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearOnline
George Mason UniversityNursing, BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person, Online
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing - Online (RN to BSN) Completion TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing - Traditional (Pre-licensure) Baccalaureate Completion TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityNursing-BSN (School of Nurs)BachelorBS in Nursing4-YearNot Specified
University of Mary WashingtonBSNBachelorBSN4-YearIn-Person
Marymount University Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.S.N. in Nursing BachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Emory & Henry UniversityMusic Vocal Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityNursing Pre Licensure (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science Nursi4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityReligion (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityRN-BSN Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science Nursi4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeNursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor Science Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
29-1141.01Acute Care NursesProvide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.02Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesAssess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.04Clinical Nurse SpecialistsDirect nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.03Critical Care NursesProvide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1072.00Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryDemonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-1141.00Registered NursesAssess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 122 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Nursing Bachelor of Science at Virginia Commonwealth University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $6,600 Per Semester $52,800 $0 $52,800 Every credit above 14 credits in a semester is charged at half price ($230 per credit for credits 15 and above; credits 1 -14 are charged the full rate)
Fees
University Fee $1,341 Per Semester $10,728 0 $10,728
Technology Fee $158 Per Semester $1,264 0 $1,264
Library Fee $44 Per Semester $352 0 $352
Student Activity Fee $45 Per Semester $360 0 $360 MCV Campus students pay a flat rate of $18
Academic Support Services Fee $50 Per Semester $400 0 $400
Health Fee $123 Per Semester $984 0 $984
Program Fee $45 Per Semester $360 0 $360
Transition Fee $150 Per Semester $1,200 0 $1,200 New undergraduate transfer students will be charged the Student Transition Fee in their first semester to cover Orientation. The Transition Fee for new First-Year Students is $225 and will be assessed in the first semester.
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Potential Additional Fees
    • Additional fees may include on-campus housing, meal plan, parking, technology, and program- and course-specific fees.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.