Admission to the College of Nursing’s RN to BSN option is competitive and selective. The following minimum requirements must be met to be eligible to apply for admission to the nursing major:
• An associate degree or diploma from a NLN-accredited institution (applicants who are
RNs and have a non-nursing baccalaureate degree may be eligible to apply to the
Traditional Masters Program. Contact the Graduate Outreach and Admissions Office at
(614) 688-8145 or e-mail http://undergrad.osu.edu to learn more)
• Completion of 9 required prerequisites with a grade of C- or better by the fall semester,
or winter quarter prior to admission
• A minimum GPA on all college-level work of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (Most successful
applicants have a GPA of 3.0 or better)
• Unrestricted and current Ohio RN licensure (new graduates must be licensed by December 1)
For international applicants:
• A diploma from an accredited foreign nursing school and evidence of academic
proficiency
• A minimum of two years full-time nursing work experience in the United States,
preferably in a hospital setting
• Successful completion and passing score on the National Council Licensing Exam
(NCLEX)
• Proficiency of English language skills, both written and oral
• A minimum required TOEFL score of 527 (paper-based), 197 (computer-based), or 71
(Internet-based) with a score of at least 23 on the speaking portion of the exam
How to apply
Applications are available electronically between October 1 and January 1 of each year for summer quarter enrollment. In order to be considered for admission, students must:
• Submit an application including a resume by January 1 of the calendar year for which
admission is requested
• Send transcripts from all previous institutions to the address indicated in the application
instructions
• Have all transcripts postmarked no later than February 1• Students taking courses during winter and spring prior to admission must also submit updated transcripts at the end of each quarter/semester to keep their applications current.
Applicants will receive an admission decision no later than the end of March.
For further information about applying and an application, visit the Professional Admissions website at http://professional.osu.edu/nursing.asp.
Credit transfer
Credit transfer from other higher education institutions can be used for prerequisite, general education, and nursing coursework.
- Prospective students who wish to have their previous coursework evaluated for prerequisite requirements may have it done free of charge through the professional admissions office. The prerequisite evaluation request form is available at http://professional.osu.edu/profpdf/PrereqEval.pdf.
- Prospective students who wish to have a complete evaluation of prerequisite and general education course work must be admitted as a transfer student to Ohio State. Applications are available on the Transfer Admissions website at http://undergrad.osu.edu/ or by calling (614) 292-3980.
- Students seeking information regarding transfer applicability of non-nursing coursework from other Ohio academic institutions prior to applying to Ohio State may visit http://www.transfer.org.
Academic advisors are available at each campus to assist students in determining which transfer credit evaluation option best meets their needs. After a student is admitted to the College of Nursing RN to BSN option, previously earned coursework with a grade of C- or better will be applied toward required nursing courses. Any other non-nursing course work, not previously awarded credit, will also be evaluated at this time.
Credit through proficiency examinations
Proficiency exams or departmental exams are available for some courses. These examinations offer the student an opportunity to receive full course credit for knowledge gained through independent study and testing as an alternative to enrolling in the course. Individual departments determine the exams available. Students may visit the Office of Testing at http://www.ureg.ohio-state.edu/ourweb/tests/ or call the individual department to determine if a test is available.
For further information, students should contact the College of Nursing Student Affairs Office in 240 Newton Hall at (614) 292-4041 or the RN to BSN advisor at the main or regional campus.
See RN to BSN Introduction
See RN to BSN Option requirements
See RN to BSN Option prerequisites
See RN to BSN Coursework
Watch the RN to BSN Virtual presentation
See RN to BSN Contact us