Bachelor of Science in Nursing

R.N.-B.S. Completion Program (offered online)

Catalog Year 2026-2027

Based on VCCS AAS in NURSING

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Guaranteed Program Admission Agreement for VCU Nursing (RN to BSN Completion Program).

• By meeting the following criteria, you are guaranteed admission to the BS in Nursing (RN to BSN Completion program) at VCU

• Earn the AAS in Nursing.

• Earn a minimum GPA of 2.5 for your associate degree. VCU will recognize the cumulative GPA as recorded on the VCCS transcript and not recalculate based on multiple course attempts.

• Complete the additional prerequisites for admission listed above.

• Earn grades of “C” or higher in every VCCS course taken.

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: https://transfer.vcu.edu/.

• Admission Application: By April 1 for summer admission, August 1 for fall admission, and December 1 for spring admission at https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/.

• Financial Aid: https://semss.vcu.edu/our-services/financial-resources-and-guidance/.

• 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?

• 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 the VCU Transfer Center within your first semester through your account at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• The R.N. to B.S. program builds on nurses’ existing experiences to expand their expertise by enhancing their ability to lead and provide exceptional care. This program is an option for licensed registered nurses with an associate degree from a college or university with regional accreditation. Graduates earn a B.S. in nursing. Through the R.N. to B.S. program, you’ll deepen your knowledge, enhance your practice and emerge fully prepared to deliver evidence-based care to individuals and families at every stage of life.

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 being met when you transfer to VCU.

• Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: The completion of an associate degree concurrent with high school results in 60 credits of course work applied towards your degree and VCU’s general education courses satisfied. High school students should apply to VCU as freshman applicants for orientation and engagement purposes.

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

• Catalog Year: VCU will honor the degree requirements of the VCU Undergraduate Bulletin in effect at the time of the student’s first post-high school enrollment into an appropriate associate degree at the two-year institution. Students must stay enrolled at their community college and take no more than four years to complete their degree. Students must also enroll at VCU within one year of completing their associate degree.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Located in downtown Richmond, within two hours of the beach, the mountains and Washington DC, VCU provides top-ranked academic programs, research opportunities and an urban setting so students can live and learn in the real world.

• VCU is a large, public research institution dedicated to the success and well-being of students and the Richmond community.

• Diversity, inclusion and equity are deeply ingrained core values of VCU.

• Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• Completing the AAS in Nursing post-high school and enrolling in the VCU BSN program satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor’s degree?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

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%.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• If you apply through general application instead of through the Guaranteed Program Admission Agreement, you will be considered for admission with all other transfer applicants.

• Learn more about applying to VCU at https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/

Do 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.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• All students must complete at least one VCU “REAL” experiential learning activity in order to graduate from VCU. Examples of REAL activities include: internships, research, and service learning. This requirement may be satisfied by completing a 300-level (or higher) REAL course or through an approved REAL co-curricular experience.

• Learn more at https://real.vcu.edu/