More Information about the RN-BSN Program
Program Length
Upon completion of prerequisite courses, the RN to BSN program can be completed in 2-3 semesters or 30 semester credit hours.
Program Cost
Current tuition information can be found here or by contacting Student Business Services from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST at (806) 743-7867.
DISCLAIMER REGARDING PART-TIME DEGREE PLAN AND FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID:
To be eligible for federal financial aid, students must be enrolled in a minimum of
6 semester credit hours (SCH) each term. Under the current part-time degree plan,
only two terms—Semester 1, Term 1 and Semester 2, Term 1—meet this requirement. All
other terms (Semester 1, Term 2; Semester 2, Term 2; Semester 3, Term 1; and Semester
3, Term 2) fall below the minimum SCH requirement and therefore do not qualify for
federal aid, requiring students to pay out of pocket for those terms.
The full-time degree plan meets the minimum SCH requirement each term, allowing eligible students to receive federal aid throughout the entire program.
Articulation Agreements are made between the School of Nursing and community colleges to promote a seamless transition between associate's degree graduates and their move to a university. It identifies each school's required coursework so students take all necessary courses. Click here for a list of current Articulation Agreements between the TTUHSC School of Nursing and other schools.
- Alamo Community College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Alvin College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Amarillo College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Austin Community College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Brookhaven College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Cisco College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Clarendon College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- El Centro College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Hill College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Howard College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Lee College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- McLennan Community College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Mountain View College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Odessa College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- South Plains College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Tarrant County College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Temple College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
- Weatherford College / TTUHSC School of Nursing
Admission Requirements
Applicants are reviewed by the RN to BSN Admissions and Progressions Committee and are evaluated individually and holistically, not allowing any single attribute to be the determining attribute in the admission decision. The actual number of students offered admission is dependent upon a variety of attributes, such as financial resources, classroom space, and available clinical experiences
Note: International students with F1 and F2 status are not eligible to apply to an online program.
All applicants who receive offers of admission will be required to consent to a criminal background check. A history of criminal conduct or convictions may result in withdrawal of the admission offer. See Criminal Background Checks section of the School of Nursing Student Handbook for the School policy. No student will be allowed to matriculate without a cleared criminal background check.
- Current RN license without restrictions or stipulations.
- Nursing degree verification from the pre-licensure program.
- Submission of NCLEX-RN results may be delayed no later than the end of the first semester of the RN to BSN Program for applicants who meet academic admission requirements.
- Submission of NCLEX-RN results may be delayed no later than the end of the first semester in the RN to BSN Program for Early Decision students.
- Submission of NCLEX-RN results must be received by the Student Affairs Enrollment Management Coordinator prior to the completion of NURS4234 Integrating BSN Concepts for concurrent students admitted under a Dual Enrollment Agreement.
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 for nursing courses. Nursing courses must be completed at a Board of Nursing approved program with either ACEN or CNEA accreditation or at a school with institutional accreditation by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), or Western Association of Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 for prerequisite courses. Prerequisite courses must be completed at a school with institutional accreditation by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), or Western Association of Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C prior to beginning the RN to BSN program.
- If a GPA is below 2.0 in nursing courses or prerequisite courses, the applicant must submit a letter to the Admissions and Progressions Committee requesting a review for admission consideration. The letter must provide rationale for the GPA below 2.0 and describe strategies in place to promote success in the RN to BSN Program.
- Proof of English proficiency is required for all non-U.S. citizens unless the requirements for an exemption have been met. Information on accepted English proficiency tests and exemptions can be found at the TTUHSC SON International Applicants Page.
- All general education requirements (Core curriculum) and prerequisites must be documented on an official transcript before enrollment in nursing courses.
- The number of withdraws from previous courses is considered. Texas state law permits students to withdraw from up to six (6) courses while enrolled in institutions of higher education. See Texas Education Code §51.907. Applicants with seven (7) or more withdraws on their transcript will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Prior enrollment within the Texas Tech University System
- Permanent resident of TTUHSC service area county
- First generation university student
- Multilingual
- Prior practice as a Registered Nurse
- Military servicePre-Requisites
Tuition for Repeated or Excessive Undergraduate Hours
See Tuition for Repeated or Excessive Undergraduate Hours under the Financial Information
section in the TTUHSC SON Catalog
Computer Requirements
See Computer Requirements under the Student Information section in the TTUHSC SON Catalog
Criminal Background Checks
All applicants who receive offers of admission will be required to consent to a criminal
background check. A history of criminal conduct or convictions may result in withdrawal
of the admission offer. See Criminal Background Check Requirements under the Eligibility
Requirements section in the TTUHSC SON Catalog. No student will be allowed to start
classes without a cleared criminal background check.
Immunizations
See Immunization Requirements under the Eligibility Requirements section in the TTUHSC SON Catalog
Application
Although the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is part of the Texas Tech University System, legally it is a separate institution from Texas Tech University. Therefore, students applying to the TTUHSC School of Nursing RN-BSN program must apply directly to the School of Nursing via the TTUHSC online application. All application fees and placement fees/enrollment deposits are non-refundable.
Please be sure you are applying for the correct term/program before submitting your application.
| Semester | Application Open | Application Close |
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| Spring Admission | August 15 | November 15 |
| Summer Admission | January 1st | April 1st |
| Fall Admission | May 1st | August 1st |
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Admission is on a rolling basis and is divided into the Admission Review Periods as outlined below.
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To be reviewed for a particular periods, all application materials must be submitted and complete by the indicated date.
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All students who meet the required deadline for the review period will have the same chance of being offered admission to the program regardless of whether the application was received at the beginning or end of the review period.
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You need to have all prerequisites completed or proof of enrollment provided in order to receive an offer of admission. All prerequisites must be completed and proof sent to Coordinator prior to the first day of class.
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If the application is not complete and submitted, your application will not be reviewed.
An admission decision can fall into one of the categories below:
- Full Admission admission
- Contingent Admission
- Probationary Admission
- Denied Admission
- Readmission
- Transfer Admission
- Special Student Enrollment
- Deferment of Admission
- Enrollment without Credit/Course Audit
Once you have submitted your application, official transcripts can be mailed or sent electronically directly from ALL colleges or universities attended to:
TTUHSC School of Nursing
Office of Admissions
3601 4th St. STOP 8212
Lubbock, TX 79430-8212
Or
*Effective immediately, TTUHSC School of Nursing will no longer accept transcripts transmitted through the SPEEDE system. Please ensure your official transcripts are submitted electronically to SONTranscripts@ttuhsc.edu or mailed to the Office of Admissions.
*DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that if the Office of Admissions does receive an official transcript transmitted via the SPEEDE system (either directly from the sending institution or a third-party transcript provider), we may use it to evaluate and process your application. Therefore, as an applicant, it is important you remain aware that information on transcripts submitted via SPEEDE may not be accurate. It is to your benefit to have the transcript sent to the Office of Admissions either electronically to SONTranscripts@ttuhsc.edu or through the mail.
Applicants interested in applying for financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships) upon admittance to the School of Nursing must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/. The School of Nursing requires a FAFSA on file to be eligible for scholarships offered by the school.
Additional information can be found at the Financial Aid Office website. Lena Hooker, Senior Financial Aid Advisor can be reached at 806-743-2300 or lena.hooker@ttuhsc.edu.