The RN to BSN program at UCCS is for registered nurses who hold an unrestricted license and wish to further their education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

The program is designed to be completed on a part-time basis and delivered entirely online, allowing working nurses the flexibility to continue working full-time while completing the program. This program allows registered nurses to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to advance their careers and meet the increasing demands of the healthcare industry, which includes primary care, community health, and leadership roles.

Dual Enrollment
The Dual Enrollment program allows nursing students to simultaneously earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree while completing their associate degree. The flexible program offers classes online and part-time, so you may work full-time during the program. 

UCHealth Employee Partnership
UCCS offers an educational partnership to eligible UCHealth southern region employees to provide funding for RN to BSN coursework. For more information, please contact Carolyn Urso at curso@uccs.edu.

Admission Requirements

All required nursing courses are delivered in 8-week increments.  The student can choose how many classes to take every 8 weeks. Some of the elective courses are not in the 8-week format. 

Registered Nurse Admission Requirements:

1. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from ALL colleges attended
2. A copy of your current, unrestricted RN license
3. Complete the Undergraduate Transfer Application
4. Pay the $50 application fee
5. Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges you have attended to the EXACT address below

Dual Enrollment Admission Requirements:

1. Currently enrolled in or admitted to an Associate’s Degree in Nursing program
2. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from ALL colleges attended
3. Complete the Undergraduate Transfer Application
4. Pay the $50 application fee
5. Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges you have attended to the EXACT address below

Address for Transcripts:

Office of Admissions & Records
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80918

All application steps must be completed, or your application will be delayed.

Program Requirements

The courses below must be completed before you graduate from UCCS and can be transferred in from your current college. They are not required before admission. If you have questions about your general education credits, please email rnbsn@uccs.edu.

• Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (4 cr.)
• Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (4 cr.)
• Microbiology with lab (4 cr.)
• English Composition I (3 cr.)
• English Composition II (3 cr.)
• General Psychology (3 cr.)
• Development Psychology (3 cr.)
• Statistics (3 cr.)
• Nutrition (1 cr.)
• Humanities Electives (6 cr.)
• Global Social Electives (6 cr.)
• General Education Electives (15 cr.)
   

For program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.

State Regulations

Due to individual state regulations, we are accepting students from the states below. These states apply ONLY to the RN-BSN programs:

• Alaska 
• Arizona 
• California 
• Colorado 
• Florida 
• Idaho 
• Iowa 
• Kansas 
• Montana 
• Nebraska 
• Nevada 
• New Mexico 
• New York
• North Carolina  
• Ohio 
• Oklahoma 
• South Dakota 
• Texas 
• Utah 
• Virginia 
• Wyoming

Students are admitted to our program as a resident of an approved state in which they resided at the time of application. If a student plans to relocate, the student must verify the list of approved states and check with states directly to assure the ability to continue in our program. Some States may require additional paperwork and contract agreements. Give lead time for this process.

Students living outside of Colorado must have an active, unrestricted RN license in their state before registering for NURS 4450 Public Health Nursing.  All students must live in an approved state while enrolled in the RN to BSN program.  Students relocating to other states must notify program administration.

Carolyn Urso
(719) 255-4400
rnbsn@uccs.edu

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, the post-graduate APRN certificate program, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Colorado Commission of Higher Education (CCHE)
1600 Broadway
Suite 2200
Denver, CO 80202
303-862-3001

Colorado State Board of Nursing
Department of Regulatory Agencies
1560 Broadway, Suite 110
Denver, CO 80202
303-894-7855