Admissions
Becoming an RN to BSN student
- Admission eligibility and criteria
- Application and transcript procedures and deadline
- Application process
- Considerations for applicants with international coursework
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about RN-to-BSN admission
- Request information
- If you are a current or previous Ohio University student
Eligibility and criteria for admission to the RN to BSN online program.
You may apply directly to the RN-to-BSN program if you meet the following conditions:
- You reside in Ohio, California, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Utah, or West Virginia *
- You hold a conferred associate degree or diploma in nursing from a state-board-of-nursing-approved program
- Your cumulative grade point average from all previously attended postsecondary institutions is 2.0 or higher
- You hold an active U.S. nursing license (If you are registered to take the license exam, you may be considered to the pre-major by providing the license exam date and exam location.)
- You have earned the transferable equivalent of ENG 1510 Writing and Rhetoric I (If you have not yet completed the equivalent to this course, you may be considered for admission to the pre-major with an expectation that you will complete the course before being admitted into the RN to BSN major program.)
* Check back on this site for other states that may be added in the future.
Considerations for applicants with international coursework
Ohio University requires online RN to BSN applicants to provide an official course-by-course evaluation for any coursework taken at a non-U.S. institution.
- Applicants who have completed a nursing diploma, degree, or equivalent from a foreign institution need to provide an academic course-by-course evaluation from CGFNS Credential Evaluation Service.
- Applicants who have not previously taken nursing courses or who have taken classes in a non-nursing program can choose from any credential evaluation service recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Get started: Ohio University nursing online.
If you have never completed classes as a degree-seeking student at Ohio University, you will need to successfully complete the application process by completing the following steps within the deadlines listed.
Application and Transcript Deadlines
| Term & Session | Start Date | Application Deadline | Transcript Received |
| Spring Full | Jan 11, 16 | Nov 15, 15 | Dec 1, 15 |
| Spring 1 | Jan 11, 16 | Nov 15, 15 | Dec 1, 15 |
| Spring 2 | Feb 15, 16 | Dec 15, 15 | Jan 1, 16 |
| Spring 3 | Mar 21, 16 | Jan 15, 16 | Feb 1, 16 |
| Summer Full | May 9, 16 | Mar 15, 16 | Apr 1, 16 |
| Summer 1 | May 9, 16 | Mar 15, 16 | Apr 1, 16 |
| Summer 2 | June 13, 16 | Apr 15, 16 | May 1, 16 |
| Fall Full | Aug 22, 16 | June 15, 16 | July 1, 16 |
| Fall 1 | Aug 22, 16 | June 15, 16 | July 1, 16 |
| Fall 2 | Sept 26, 16 | July 15, 16 | Aug 1, 16 |
| Fall 3 | Oct 31, 16 | Aug 15, 16 | Sept 1, 16 |
All dates are subject to change.
Step 1: Apply!
Complete the online application form and submit the $25 application fee according to the deadlines listed above.
- Applying through the Academic Outreach Initiative (AOI)?
You'll need your AOI Code!
If you are applying for the RN to BSN online program and are currently employed by one of Ohio University's health care partners, you will be asked to enter an AOI code to identify your employer. Applicants to the Academic Outreach Initiative option should contact their organization's educational coordinator or human resources department for the appropriate partner code. - Applying through a Community College Partnership? Be sure to check 'yes' to the Community College Partnership option on the application and indicate which community college you previously attended. Each community college has an assigned community partnership manager who can answer questions and help you to transition into the program.
Step 2: Activate your OHIO ID!
Within 2 business days after submitting your application, you should receive an acknowledgment email from Undergraduate Admissions. This email will contain
- your PID (Student Identification Number)
- instructions for activating your OHIO ID (used to access many services)
- information about your Ohio University email (Catmail) account.
Step 3: Request official transcripts.
Request official copies of transcripts be sent to Ohio University Undergraduate Admissions directly from the registrar of any postsecondary institution(s) you have attended, even if you pursued a different academic program or transferred other coursework to that institution. Transcripts received by the deadline will be given priority processing for the start date listed.
Note: Ohio University cannot accept transcripts that have been issued directly to students, faxed transcripts, or transcripts that have been opened prior to Ohio University receiving them. Please contact the appropriate institution(s) and request that they send your official transcript directly to:
Undergraduate Admissions
Chubb Hall 120
1 Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Step 4: Track your application status online!
Visit the My OHIO Student Center to track the status of your application. You also will be able to view a "To Do" list of documents that need to be submitted. An email will be sent to the address provided on your application to inform you of any updates to the status.