Accelerated BSN Programs in Colorado

Program Length & Format

• 14-month 
• Program begins in the summer semester
• Curriculum includes classroom, online (Internet) coursework and clinical experiences

Admission Requirements

• Non-nursing baccalaureate degree required
• Completion of 14 credit hours of prerequisite nursing courses (50% of prerequisites) required prior to accelerated entry
• Minimum grade of C or above required in completed prerequisite coursework
• Applicants must apply to Colorado State University Pueblo and to the School of Nursing

Prerequisites

• 14 credit hours of prerequisite nursing courses required (50% of program prerequisites)
• Prerequisite courses must be completed with grade C or above

Deadlines

• application deadline: October 1 (applications reviewed for summer start)

Application

• Submit CSU Pueblo undergraduate application with $25 application fee
• Submit separate Accelerated Nursing Program application by October 1
• Acceptance to the university does not guarantee admission to the School of Nursing

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Curriculum includes clinical experiences as part of the accelerated year
• Coursework delivered via classroom and online formats in addition to clinical placements

Contacts

• School of Nursing phone: 719-549-2871
• School of Nursing location: Center for Integrated Health and Human Inquiry (CIHHI) 278
• Advising contacts: PACK Center 719-549-2584; HSB Advising 719-549-2142; Online advising 719-549-2200

Program Length & Format

• 4-term continuous accelerated BSN program including summer courses
• Program start: Spring semester (fall start planned beginning fall 2027)
• On-campus instruction and clinical experiences

Admission Requirements

• Previous bachelor's degree required
• Completion of nursing prerequisite courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Minimum letter grade of C in each prerequisite course
• General studies requirements fulfilled by prior bachelor’s degree
• Must complete nursing prerequisite courses before program start (can complete final courses in the term prior to application deadline)

Entrance Exams

• Casper Assessment required for all applicants
• Cost of Casper Assessment is $66
• Registration instructions provided after nursing program application
• Casper scores contribute up to 4 points in the application scoring system

Prerequisites

• Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (BIO 2310)
• Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (BIO 2320)
• Microbiology for Nursing with lab (BIO 2000) or General Microbiology with lab (BIO 2400)
• Clinical Pathophysiology (ITP 4600)
• Introduction to Nutrition (NUT 2040)
• Psychology of Human Development (PSY 2210)
• Introduction to Statistics (MTH 1210) or PSY 2310 (does not count as Quantitative Literacy)
• Principles of Chemistry with lab (CHE 1100 & 1150) or equivalent (CHE 1800 & 1801)
• Labs for Anatomy, Microbiology, and Chemistry prerequisites must be in-person, not online-only
• Minimum grade of C in each course

Deadlines

• Spring 2026 Accelerated BSN application period: July 1, 2025 at 8:00 am to September 1, 2025 at 5:00 pm MT
• Future Fall cohort applications for Accelerated BSN to start Fall 2027

Application

• Two-step process:
  1. Apply and be admitted to MSU Denver as Undeclared Pre-Nursing major
  2. Apply separately to Accelerated BSN program using MSU Denver credentials
• No nursing application fee; Casper Assessment costs $66
• Submit official college transcripts for all coursework including prerequisites
• Proof of CPR certification, immunizations, background check, and drug screen required upon admission but not for application

Selection Process

• Applications scored on 10-point system including:
  • GPA in eight nursing prerequisites (up to 4 points)
  • Casper assessment (up to 4 points)
  • Credits completed at MSU Denver (up to 2 points)
• All course attempts within last 9 semesters considered in GPA calculation
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
• Applicants with prior MSU Denver credits receive additional points
• Early decisions are not noted; review occurs after application deadline

Cost & Financial Aid

• Estimated tuition and fees for accelerated BSN program (2024-2025): approximately $40,613.79
• Tuition cost is the same for in-state, out-of-state, and international students
• Additional costs include books, supplies, uniform, clinical requirements, NCLEX exam fees
• Program does not qualify for state College Opportunity Funds (COF)
• Federal Pell Grant not available to students with prior bachelor’s degree, but federal loans and work-study may be available

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Minimum of 750 clinical hours required
• Clinical placements primarily in Denver metro area, possible sites up to Greeley and Colorado Springs
• Clinical shifts generally 7 am to 7 pm, may include nights and weekends
• Clinical settings include hospitals, long-term care, outpatient facilities, schools, and others
• Simulation labs and hands-on learning integrated with coursework

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite and general studies courses may transfer if evaluated and approved by MSU Denver transcript evaluation
• Labs generally require in-person attendance; online-only labs typically not accepted for anatomy, microbiology, and chemistry prerequisites
• Transfer credits evaluated upon university admission before nursing program application

International Students

• Must apply to university and the nursing program separately
• International student application fee to university is $50
• One spot reserved in each accelerated nursing cohort for international students
• Immigration and additional documentation requirements handled through university admissions

Contacts

• Department of Nursing
  Campus Box 72
  P.O. Box 173362
  Denver, CO 80217-3362
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 303-615-1600
• Location: West Classroom, Suite 247
• Pre-Nursing Advising:
  Phone: 303-615-1099
  Email: [email protected]
  Office: West Classroom, Suite 153
  Virtual drop-in hours Tuesdays 10am-noon, Thursdays 2pm-4pm

Program Length & Format

• 16-month 
• 77 nursing credit hours plus 54 prerequisite credit hours
• Program offered through Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP Global) at the Denver-area campus
• Planned start date May 2025 pending regulatory approval by the Higher Learning Commission and the U.S. Department of Education

Admission Requirements

• No prerequisites required to apply
• Official high school transcript, GED, or home study certificate required to begin application
• Eligible noncitizen statuses per USCIS accepted (refugee, asylee, Cuban-Haitian entrant, conditional entrant, victim of human trafficking, T-visa holder, battered immigrant-qualified alien, child of person under VAWA, citizen of Micronesia/Marshall Islands/Palau)
• TOEFL code 8791; minimum TOEFL scores: 80 iBT, 550 PBT, 213 CBT
• Admissions Committee reviews files using the BSN Admission Screening Tool after applicants meet college and program admission requirements

Entrance Exams

• Accepts ACT, SAT, or TEAS for admission
• ACT: minimum score 19; must be within 3 years; ACT code 7037
• SAT: minimum score 1000; must be within 3 years; SAT code 3012
• TEAS: minimum score 40.7; must be within 18 months; scheduled with ATI; fee $115 per attempt; up to 3 attempts per year
• TEAS may be waived for applicants with a conferred Associate's or Bachelor's degree and cumulative GPA 2.75 or higher (effective March 3, 2023)

Prerequisites

• 54 prerequisite credit hours required for program completion
• Prerequisite credits not required to apply (completion requirements for start of program not specified in source)

Application

• Complete online application and pay $75 nonrefundable application charge prior to testing or submitting ACT/SAT
• Submit official high school transcript, GED, or home study certificate; international transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES member organization
• Submit official college transcripts if applicable; transfer credit evaluation occurs after acceptance
• Submit healthcare certification documentation (official or unofficial) to [email protected]
• Essay requirement removed effective February 15, 2024

Selection Process

• Admissions Committee reviews application file after all college and program admission requirements are met
• Acceptance is contingent on completion and approval of program-specific compliance requirements
• Admission decisions follow the BSN Admission Screening Tool; acceptance is not automatic

Cost & Financial Aid

• Federal financial aid requires a completed FAFSA; eligibility factors include Expected Family Contribution (EFC), citizenship/eligible noncitizen status, valid Social Security number, Selective Service registration if required, satisfactory academic progress, and enrollment status (half-time required for Direct Loan eligibility)
• Platt College calculates cost of attendance (COA) to include tuition, fees, living expenses, books, and supplies for packaging aid
• Joe Lee Memorial scholarship administered by Colorado Nurses Foundation: eligibility includes acceptance into School of Nursing, Colorado residency, minimum 3.25 GPA, junior/senior classification, documented financial need; applications open Sep 1 and close third–fourth week of October; award made Jan 1

Credit Transfer

• Transfer credit evaluated only after acceptance into the BSN program
• Official transcripts reviewed by the Registrar; unofficial transcripts may be used for advising but not for transfer
• Registrar may request course descriptions from the issuing institution for transfer evaluation

International Students

• TOEFL minimum scores: 80 iBT, 550 PBT, 213 CBT; TOEFL code 8791
• TOEFL exemptions: three or more years of U.S. high school study, completed post-secondary degree from accredited U.S. institution, or first language English with high school diploma from a country where English is official
• International high school transcripts must be translated, evaluated, and certified by a NACES member organization and sent directly to Platt College

Contacts

• Admissions phone: (720) 758-7971, Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
• Admissions email for certifications and application questions: [email protected]
• Registrar email: [email protected]

Program Length & Format

• approximately 12 months of full-time study
• on-campus classes and in-person clinical rotations Monday–Friday (some evenings/weekends possible)
• 64 nursing credits completed at Regis (total BSN degree requires 120 credits)
• over 750 clinical hours (final 180 hours with a clinical preceptor)

Admission Requirements

• Prior non-nursing baccalaureate or graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution required
• At least three of the four science prerequisites (with labs) must be complete by the application deadline; all prerequisites must be complete by program start for admitted students
• Conditional admission pending successful drug screening, criminal background check, completion of Essential Functions and Safety Forms, and required immunizations
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care professionals certification required prior to clinical activities

Entrance Exams

• No standardized admissions exams (TEAS, HESI, GRE) are required or reviewed

Prerequisites

• Human Anatomy with lab (4 credit hours)
• Human Physiology with lab (4 credit hours)
• Microbiology with lab (4 credit hours)
• Chemistry with lab (4 credit hours)
• General Psychology (3 credit hours)
• Developmental or Child Psychology (3 credit hours)
• Sociology (3 credit hours)
• Philosophy (3 credit hours)
• Nutrition (3 credit hours)
• Statistics (3 credit hours)
• Health Care Ethics (3 credit hours)
• Religious Studies (6 credit hours)
• Prerequisite grade minimum: C- or better (for listed prerequisite courses)

Deadlines

• Application cycle 1: application open Feb 15; application deadline June 15; program start January
• Application cycle 2: application open Aug 25; application deadline Dec 1; program start May
• All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date

Application

• Apply via NursingCAS online
• Required application components submitted through NursingCAS:
  • Two professional or academic recommendation forms (submitted electronically via NursingCAS)
  • Personal statement uploaded per NursingCAS instructions
  • Current resume with professional and volunteer experience and certifications
  • Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution sent to NursingCAS (do not send transcripts directly to Regis for application)
• For international coursework: official course-by-course credential evaluation from a NACES-approved member required

Selection Process

• Admissions decisions made by Loretto Heights School of Nursing
• Application review factors include cumulative GPA, science GPA, resume, two recommendation forms, personal statement, and prior health care or volunteer experience
• Standardized exams are not part of the application review

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition per credit hour for 2025 and 2026: $599
• Additional expected fees: nursing lab fee, background check and drug screen costs, clinical fees, Kaplan standardized testing, NCLEX resources, uniforms, course materials, NCLEX examination and licensure application fees

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Total clinical hours: over 750 hours; final 180 hours completed one-on-one with a clinical preceptor
• Typical clinical schedule: primarily Monday–Friday; some rotations on evenings and weekends
• Typical clinical preceptor-to-student ratio: 1:5; final 180-hour preceptor ratios may range from 1:1 to 1:3
• Clinical sites located in the Denver metropolitan area, including Longmont United Hospital, Boulder Community Hospital, Sky Ridge Medical Center, and Parker Adventist Hospital

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisites and prior degree credits accepted from regionally accredited institutions
• Science prerequisites must include lab components; three of four science courses must be complete by application deadline and all four by program start
• Science courses considered for transfer should generally be within the last 10 years; transfer credit decisions subject to departmental review
• Unofficial transcript evaluation available: submit PDF unofficial transcripts to admissions for a planning evaluation (turnaround: 7–10 business days)

International Students

• If English is not native/first language: TOEFL requirements — internet-based minimum score 82 (Writing 24, Speaking 20, Reading 22, Listening 16) or computer-based minimum score 213
• Applicants who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. institution are exempt from TOEFL
• International applicants with foreign coursework must submit an official course-by-course credential evaluation from a NACES-approved member

Contacts

• Regis University main address: 3333 Regis Boulevard, Denver, CO 80221-1099
• General phone: 1.800.388.2366
• Admissions office phone referenced: 303.458.4900
• Office for unofficial transcript evaluations fax: 303.964.5534
• Program office: Loretto Heights School of Nursing, Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions (admissions counselor as first point of contact for application guidance)

Program Length & Format

• One-year accelerated program completed in 3 semesters
• Full-time, in-person classes primarily at Legacy Campus in Lone Tree, CO
• Some classes held at CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO
• Clinical placements arranged in the Denver/Aurora metropolitan area
• Program designed for students with a non-nursing bachelor's degree

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution completed before program start
• Minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 calculated from highest grade attempts only
• Minimum grade of C or better required in prerequisite courses
• Overall GPA of 3.0 strongly suggested (includes all previous course attempts, no grade forgiveness)
• Healthcare experience preferred; recommended minimum 500 hours of direct patient care or relevant healthcare exposure (paid or volunteer)
• Letter of good academic standing required if previously enrolled in another nursing program (excluding prerequisites)
• English language proficiency required for non-native speakers (via TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent)

Entrance Exams

• No specific entrance exam required

Prerequisites

• Five courses required, completed with grade C or better within 10 years of application deadline:
  • Human Anatomy (or Anatomy & Physiology I)
  • Human Physiology (or Anatomy & Physiology II)
  • Microbiology
  • Statistics
  • General Chemistry

Deadlines

• Fall 2026 cohort:
  • Application opens: September 1, 2025
  • Priority deadline: January 15, 2026
• Spring 2027 cohort:
  • Application opens: March 1, 2026
  • Priority deadline: June 15, 2026

Application

• Apply through NursingCAS and University of Colorado College of Nursing application portals
• Pay two application fees: $65 NursingCAS and $50 CU Nursing
• Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, including any college credits earned during high school; transcripts must be sent directly to NursingCAS
• Manually enter all coursework details into NursingCAS, or pay a fee for NursingCAS to enter transcript data
• Provide three professional or academic references (at least one academic) via NursingCAS contact info form; letters not accepted
• Submit a personal statement up to 500 words addressing interest in nursing and unique qualities; formatting: 12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced, one-inch margins
• Submit official TOEFL scores if applicable for English proficiency

Selection Process

• Applications are reviewed after verification status is achieved on NursingCAS
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
• Selected applicants invited to participate in the admission interview, which includes program presentations, individual and group interview activities
• Interview candidates must be available on dates indicated in the NursingCAS application; interview dates are non-negotiable
• Admission decisions communicated by email as admit, waitlist, or deny
• Admitted students must respond within 10 days or face withdrawal
• No enrollment deposit required upon admission

Wait List Policies

• Waitlisted applicants notified by phone if space becomes available
• Waitlist order or ranks are not disclosed

Cost & Financial Aid

• Program requires 66 credit hours total
• Estimated tuition for Colorado residents: $40,062
• Estimated tuition with Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend: $32,406
• Estimated tuition for eligible Western states residents: $60,093
• Estimated tuition for non-residents: $73,140
• One-time matriculation fee: $140
• Term fees: Fall $382, Spring $222, Summer $222
• Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 total
• CU health insurance (may be waived with proof of comparable personal insurance):
  • Fall $2,742
  • Spring $3,838
  • Summer $1,095
• Additional pre-enrollment costs include background checks, drug screening, immunizations, and compliance software (Complio/American Data Bank), estimated $350–$500
• Financial aid options include scholarships, grants, loans; NursingCAS offers limited fee waivers for application fees

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements arranged by the program at approved sites in Denver and Aurora metro area
• Specialty clinical rotations included in curriculum
• Access to a simulation laboratory for practicing nursing skills and real-life scenarios in a controlled environment under faculty supervision

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite credits and previous coursework accepted if from regionally accredited institutions with grade C or better
• AP, IB, and CLEP credit accepted for specific prerequisites according to university policies, with required official score reports sent directly to University of Colorado College of Nursing
• Pass/Fail courses generally not accepted for prerequisites except COVID-19 spring 2020 exception if grade equivalent to C or higher

International Students

• Must submit credential evaluations for degrees earned outside the United States
• Required to demonstrate English language proficiency through TOEFL, IELTS, or other acceptable methods unless exempt
• Must meet same prerequisite and admission standards as domestic applicants
• Encouraged to contact admissions office regarding F-1 visa and application procedures prior to applying

Contacts

• College of Nursing, CU Anschutz Campus
• Education II North, 3rd Floor Room 3255
• 13120 East 19th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045
• Phone: 303-724-1812

Program Length & Format

• 16-month
• Total credits: 68
• in-person, on campus
• Program start: summer only
• Applicants must be living in Colorado or intend to live in Colorado

Admission Requirements

• Pathway One: bachelor's degree in another field; all transcripts minimum GPA 3.0; bachelor’s degree conferred by December 31 of the application year
• Pathway Two: minimum 57 undergraduate credits including prerequisites; minimum cumulative GPA 3.25; all courses completed by December 31 of the application year
• A&P courses must have a grade of C or better
• All science prerequisites must be completed within 10 years
• Up to two application cycles allowed per applicant for the accelerated option

Entrance Exams

• TEAS required
• TEAS scores accepted up to 365 days before the end of the admission cycle (November 15)
• Up to two TEAS exam scores accepted per applicant per admission cycle
• TEAS scores are sent automatically to the College
• Remote/online TEAS testing option available

Prerequisites

• Pathway One required courses (35 credits):
  • Microbiology Lecture & Lab, 4 credits
  • Intro to Chemistry w/Lab, 4 credits
  • Intro to Organic and Biochemistry w/Lab, 4 credits
  • Nutrition for Health Professionals, 3 credits
  • Human Anatomy, 4 credits
  • Human Physiology, 4 credits
  • Statistics, 3 credits
  • Pathophysiology, 3 credits
  • General Psychology, 3 credits
  • Developmental Psychology, 3 credits
• Pathway Two additional courses (22 credits):
  • English Composition 1 or Rhetoric and Writing I, 3 credits
  • English Composition 2 or Rhetoric and Writing II, 3 credits
  • Two Global Science electives, 6 credits
  • Two Humanities electives, 6 credits
  • General Biology I w/Lab (if needed), 4 credits
• All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the fall semester (no later than December 31 of the application year)
• Equivalent courses accepted from accredited institutions

Deadlines

• Application window: July 1 through November 15 (or next business day at 5:00 PM)
• TEAS scores must be available by November 15
• All prerequisites and degree conferral deadlines: December 31 of the current application period

Application

• Application fee: $50
• Official transcripts from each institution attended to be sent to: University of Colorado Colorado Springs Admissions and Records ATTN: Admissions Office 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80918
• Unofficial transcript reviews available by email to [email protected]
• Certified background check required; results sent automatically to the College
• TEAS registration and scores submitted as part of application

Selection Process

• Acceptance contingent upon receipt of final transcripts
• TEAS exam scores are included in application review and transmitted automatically to the College
• Applicants allowed up to two application cycles for the accelerated option
• Only two applications to the pre-licensure BSN undergraduate nursing program allowed in a four-year period

Clinical & Simulation Lab

Clinical requirements to be uploaded to MyClinical Exchange:

• CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association Basic Life Support)
• Tuberculosis baseline testing or screening form
• Evidence of MMR immunizations or titers (if born after 1957)
• Hepatitis B series completion or titer
• Varicella immunizations or titer
• Verification of health care insurance
• Tetanus-containing vaccine every 10 years (one Tdap as an adult required)
• Criminal background check cleared for admission
• Negative drug screen
• Annual influenza vaccine

Credit Transfer

• Equivalent prerequisite and general education courses accepted from accredited institutions
• All prerequisites must be within 10 years to be eligible
• Unofficial transcript review available via email to [email protected]
• Final acceptance contingent on official transcripts

Cost & Financial Aid

• Estimated tuition and fees by semester and total:
  • In-state: 1st Summer $10,671.41; Fall $11,123.09; Spring $7,748.18; 2nd Summer $6,173.14; Total $35,715.82
  • Out-of-state: 1st Summer $21,026.58; Fall $22,164.26; Spring $15,938.18; 2nd Summer $12,725.14; Total $71,854.16
• Tuition calculator not applicable for the accelerated program

Contacts

• Admissions email for unofficial transcript review and inquiries: [email protected]
• White Coat Ceremony contact: [email protected]
• University phone numbers: 719-255-8227; 800-990-8227
• Mailing address for official transcripts: University of Colorado Colorado Springs Admissions and Records ATTN: Admissions Office 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Program Length & Format

• 1-year accelerated program consisting of 3 semesters
• Primarily in-person classes at Legacy Campus in Lone Tree, Colorado
• Some courses held at CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora
• Full-time schedule; working full-time during program is not recommended
• Includes classroom, clinical, and simulation learning experiences

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution required prior to program start
• Minimum 3.0 GPA recommended for overall undergraduate coursework (not required)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required for prerequisite courses using highest grade attempts only
• Healthcare experience preferred; at least 500 hours of direct patient care or related healthcare exposure encouraged
• Prerequisite courses must be completed with grade C or better within 10 years of application deadline
• Letter of good academic standing required if transferring from another nursing program
• English language proficiency requirements for non-native English speakers

Entrance Exams

• Official TOEFL scores required for applicants whose primary language is not English
• No other entrance exams (e.g., TEAS, HESI) specified

Prerequisites

• Human Anatomy (or Anatomy & Physiology I)
• Human Physiology (or Anatomy & Physiology II)
• Microbiology
• Statistics
• General Chemistry
• All prerequisites must be completed before application deadline with C grade or higher

Deadlines

• Fall 2026 term: Application opens September 1, 2025; Priority deadline January 15, 2026
• Spring 2027 term: Application opens March 1, 2026; Priority deadline June 15, 2026
• Applications must be submitted by deadline; 10-day grace period for references and transcripts

Application

• Submit application through NursingCAS and CU Nursing application portals
• Pay both NursingCAS and CU Nursing application fees
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions submitted directly to NursingCAS
• Enter all coursework accurately in NursingCAS application (school, courses, grades, credits, term)
• Three professional or academic references required; at least one academic reference recommended
• Personal statement limited to 500 words responding to interest in nursing and personal uniqueness
• TOEFL scores submitted if applicable

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed after verification status is achieved in NursingCAS
• Minimum requirements required but do not guarantee admission
• Competitive selection includes interview process with program presentations, individual and group activities
• Interview attendance mandatory and non-negotiable dates listed in NursingCAS
• Admission decisions communicated by email as admit, waitlist, or deny
• 10 days allowed to respond to admission offer; failure to respond results in withdrawal

Wait List Policies

• Waitlist notifications made by phone if space becomes available
• Waitlist rankings not disclosed

Cost & Financial Aid

• Estimated tuition for Colorado residents: $40,062
• Estimated tuition for nonresidents: $73,140
• Eligible Western state residents tuition estimated at $32,406
• Estimated tuition for other Western state residents: $60,093
• Matriculation fee: $140 one-time
• Term fees approximately Fall $382, Spring $222, Summer $222
• Books and supplies estimated at $2,000 total
• CU health insurance costs per term: Fall $2,742, Spring $3,838, Summer $1,095 (waivable with proof of comparable coverage)
• Financial aid options include scholarships, grants, and loans

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements arranged in Denver and Aurora metro area at healthcare facilities and hospitals
• Program includes use of simulation laboratories with scenarios guided by faculty
• Clinical and simulation experiences integrated throughout the curriculum

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite credits accepted if completed at regionally accredited institutions with grade C or higher
• AP, IB, CLEP credits accepted for specific courses with required minimum scores
• Pass/fail credits generally not accepted, except for Spring 2020 courses under COVID-19 exception if grade meets C threshold
• Foreign transcripts require evaluation through Office of International Affairs

International Students

• Must demonstrate English proficiency by TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent
• Foreign degrees require credential evaluation and transcript submission
• Advised to contact international admissions office prior to application
• Must meet all standard admission requirements similar to domestic applicants

Contacts

• College of Nursing, CU Anschutz
• Education II North, 13120 East 19th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Room 3255, Aurora, CO 80045
• Phone: 303-724-1812
• Financial Aid & Scholarships Office Phone: 303-724-8039

Program Length & Format

• Program length: 20 months (five consecutive semesters)
• Nursing credit hours: 71 required nursing course credits
• Start term: cohorts begin each Summer term
• Delivery locations: courses primarily on UNC Greeley campus, some at Loveland Center at Centerra, plus online components
• Course format: foundation courses use hybrid delivery; clinical experiences in surrounding area; no part-time track

Admission Requirements

• Must meet UNC undergraduate admission requirements for the applied academic year
• Minimum cumulative college GPA: 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, calculated using most recent 45 semester hours and all completed nursing prerequisite courses
• Minimum grade in each prerequisite course: C or higher; C- not acceptable
• Only the most current grade from the first two attempts is used for admission screening for repeated prerequisites
• Up to four prerequisite courses may be in progress at time of application

Prerequisites

• Required courses (must be completed prior to program start): BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4); BIO 245 Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology (4); BIO 246 Advanced Human Anatomy & Physiology (3); BIO 251 Allied Health Microbiology (4); CHEM 281 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (4) with lab; ENG 123 College Research Paper (3); FND 250 Principles of Nutrition (3) (FND 357 accepted if taken before 2012-2013); NURS 326 Pathophysiology (3); PSY 230 Human Growth & Development (3); STAT 150 Introduction to Statistical Analysis (3)
• BIO and CHEM courses must include a lab component to be considered equivalent
• All prerequisites must be completed within 10 years of application; courses older than 10 years must be retaken
• BIO 110, BIO 245, BIO 246, BIO 251, CHEM 281/281L, and NURS 326 will not be accepted if delivered in self-paced, self-directed, or independent study formats

Deadlines

• Nursing application materials posted: November each year
• School of Nursing application acceptance begins: January
• School of Nursing application due: mid-January
• UNC undergraduate application: accepted year-round; select Summer as Entry Term for this program

Application

• Two applications required: UNC undergraduate application and School of Nursing application
• UNC application instructions: select "Nursing B.S.N. (Seeking Second Bachelors)" and Summer entry; use fee waiver code UNCnursing to waive UNC application fee
• Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Transfer students must apply as transfer student "Seeking Nursing"

Selection Process

• Typical applicant pool for Second Degree BSN: 30–50 qualified applicants per cycle
• Typical cohort size for Second Degree BSN: 36 students
• Admission limited by available cohort slots; applicants must meet admission requirements for consideration

Cost & Financial Aid

• Program tuition rate (2025–26 academic year): $476 per credit hour
• Extended Campus tuition policy: flat per-credit rate for all students; no added student or technology fees; some courses may carry specific course fees
• Federal financial aid: FAFSA required for federal aid consideration
• Financial aid enrollment thresholds: minimum 6 credits per term for federal aid eligibility; full-time defined as 12 credits per term
• Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP): automatically charged for degree-seeking undergraduates enrolled in 9 or more credits; opt-out available each Fall

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical and laboratory hours: total of 1,005 hours between clinical and laboratory coursework for the curriculum
• Clinical sites: hospitals, nursing homes, industry, schools, and community agencies, primarily in northeastern Colorado with some Denver/Metro placements
• Clinical coursework runs concurrently with nursing theory and is guided by nursing faculty

Credit Transfer

• Official transcripts required from all institutions attended for transfer evaluation
• Transfer credit evaluation available via UNC Office of the Registrar; Transferology service available to view published course equivalencies prior to application
• Articulation information available for Colorado public two-year institutions

International Students

• International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency or enroll in ESL programs as required
• International applicants must submit financial documentation showing ability to pay tuition and living expenses for time in the United States
• Some external scholarships or sponsors may restrict how many online credits count toward the degree; applicants with sponsors should verify restrictions

Contacts

• UNC School of Nursing main office: Gunter Hall 3080, Campus Box 125, Greeley, CO 80639
• School of Nursing phone: 970-351-2293
• School of Nursing fax: 970-351-1707
• NHS Advising Center phone for advising appointments: 970-351-3082
• UNC main contact: 970-351-1890
• UNC Extended Campus Loveland address: 2915 Rocky Mountain Ave, Suite 100, Loveland, CO 80538