RN to B.S. in Nursing
32-credit online program
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.
Get Started
Complete this optional form to help us evaluate how your coursework may transfer and determine your eligibility for our program.
- Choose when to start with three start dates offered per year
- A flexible plan of study to support your learning
- Guaranteed admission to any VCU nursing graduate program, as long as you meet the admission requirements and there is space available
Program Details
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.
The links below are to entries in VCU Bulletin, the official source for course and academic program information.
Admission Requirements
Review all required prerequisite courses, supporting documents and other admissions criteria.
Degree Requirements
Review the list of courses that will make up your nursing degree.
Plan of Study
View a sample plan of the courses you will take (individual plans may differ).
Application Info
| Application Opens | Application Closes | Regular Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | Ongoing |
| Application Opens | Application Closes | Regular Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025 | Ongoing |
| Application Opens | Application Closes | Regular Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 | Ongoing |
| Application Opens | Application Closes | Regular Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | Ongoing |
To apply to the RN to B.S. program at the VCU School of Nursing, complete the following steps through NursingCAS, the centralized application service for nursing programs:
Submit Your Application in NursingCAS
- Application Fee: $60 (paid through NursingCAS)
- CAS Residency Form Fee: $75
This fee is waived for current VCU students.
The form will be emailed to you after submitting your NursingCAS application.
Include Required Materials
Along with your application, you’ll need to include:
- Official transcripts
- RN license
We're here to help! Contact us at VCU_Nurse@vcu.edu with your admissions questions.
Review the functional and technical standards required for participation in the academic programs of the School of Nursing.
Prospective students with a conviction showing on their criminal history record may not be eligible to participate in clinical experiences at selected sites. This may impact the student’s ability to successfully complete program requirements. Applicants with a criminal history record are advised to review eligibility and licensure requirements for states in which they may seek employment (see Virginia eligibility requirements).
Financial Info
Use the following links to understand what your attendance costs will be and how aid and scholarships can help make your degree affordable.
Transfer to VCU
If you’ve begun a bachelor’s degree at another school, the best time to transfer to VCU’s School of Nursing is before you have started taking nursing courses. You may be able to apply your existing courses towards the prerequisites for the nursing degree at VCU.
- See Application Info above for application instructions
- Contact us at vcu_nurse@vcu.edu with questions