Accelerated BSN Programs in Texas

Program Length & Format

• 1-year accelerated program, full-time
• 62 total nursing credit hours
• Main coursework delivered online with 2 on-campus visits, followed by field clinicals
• Courses run 3 to 10 weeks in length; 2 admission intakes per year
• Practicum requirement total: 720 hours

Admission Requirements

• Completed bachelor's degree in a non-nursing discipline required
• 52 prerequisite credits required before program start (33 credits required for file review, including 2 of the 4 science prerequisites)
• Minimum prerequisite GPA: 3.0; minimum science prerequisite GPA: 2.75
• Program designed for residents of Texas

Entrance Exams

• HESI exam required: English composite score ≥ 80 and Math score ≥ 80

Prerequisites

• Required courses listed: Microbiology; Anatomy & Physiology I; Anatomy & Physiology II; Chemistry; English Composition I; English Composition II; English Literature; Federal Government; Bible-based Religion; World Religion; History; Nutrition; Statistics; Introduction to Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Introduction to Sociology
• 52 prerequisite credits must be completed before program start; 33 credits (including 2 science courses) required for file review

Application

• Online inquiry form and contact with an Enrollment Advisor recommended to begin application process
• Submission items indicated: proof of completed bachelor’s degree and documentation of prerequisite completion
• Resume required
• Interview required as part of application process

Selection Process

• File review conducted after submission of at least 33 prerequisite credits (including 2 science prerequisites)
• Admission decisions use prerequisite GPA (minimum 3.0) and science prerequisite GPA (minimum 2.75)

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements located in Texas communities
• Clinical placement support provided by dedicated coordinators who locate sites and preceptors
• Students required to complete preparation tasks for placements, including background check and drug screening
• Preceptor assignment provided; placements may include hospitals, community clinics, or private practices
• Practicum total: 720 hours

Contacts

• Baylor University, Waco, Texas 76798
• Phone: 888-227-5901
• Enrollment Advisor available through the program inquiry form on the program website

Program Length & Format

• 15-month accelerated program over four semesters
• 61 credit hours of nursing courses after completion of prerequisites
• Classes, simulation labs, and clinical experiences held at the Round Rock campus
• Combination of face-to-face instruction, simulation activities, clinical rotations, team teaching, and video-conferenced lectures

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field required
• Minimum 3.3 GPA in nursing science courses
• Minimum 3.3 GPA in prerequisite coursework
• Minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses
• Completion of at least 40 prerequisite credit hours, including 12 credit hours of designated nursing science courses by the application deadline
• Limited course repeats, withdrawals, or failures allowed (no more than two prerequisite course failures in the past five years)

Entrance Exams

• HESI A2 Admissions Assessment exam required
• Minimum score of 75% in each of five sections: Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Grammar, Anatomy and Physiology
• Exam must have been taken within 12 months prior to application deadline
• Maximum of two attempts accepted in a 12-month period

Prerequisites

• Total of approximately 59 semester credit hours required (includes humanities, biological, physical, and behavioral sciences)
• Must include the following nursing science courses (with minimum grade C):
  • General Psychology (3 credit hours)
  • Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 credit hours)
  • Statistics (3 credit hours)
  • Chemistry with lab (4 credit hours)
  • Anatomy & Physiology I and II with lab (8 credit hours total)
  • Microbiology (4 credit hours)
• Other required coursework includes communications, American history, government, creative arts, language/philosophy/culture, nutrition, zoology/biology/physics/chemistry, and math
• Foreign language proficiency required for graduation (two years of same language in high school or two semesters at university level)

Deadlines

• NursingCAS application and HESI A2 exam deadline:
  • Fall entry: January 15
  • Spring entry: August 1
• ApplyTexas transfer application (external transfer applicants only):
  • Fall entry deadline: March 1
  • Spring entry deadline: October 15
• NursingCAS opens:
  • Fall entry: November 1
  • Spring entry: June 1

Application

• Complete NursingCAS application including all academic history
• Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Submit HESI A2 exam scores sent directly from testing provider to College of Nursing
• Pay nonrefundable application fee through NursingCAS upon invitation
• Complete online verbal and written assessments through Kira Talent after initial review
• Upload unofficial HESI exam score reports to NursingCAS portal
• Complete ApplyTexas application (external transfer students only)
• Current Texas A&M students must also submit required applications if earning a degree prior to nursing program start

Selection Process

• Admission decisions based on GPA, HESI scores, academic history, and secondary assessments (verbal, written, leadership, volunteer work)
• Considerations also include community service, military experience, regional residency, and course repeat/withdrawal history

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical rotations and simulation labs held exclusively at Round Rock campus
• Clinical courses integrated into nursing courses each semester
• Clinical rotations include adult care, mental health, maternal and child health, community health, and high-acuity patient care

Credit Transfer

• Texas public institution courses in core curriculum accepted via Texas Common Course Numbering System
• Applicants from other Texas public institutions may transfer equivalent courses
• Out-of-state and private university applicants must complete required coursework or approved equivalents
• Transfer courses subject to approval by College of Nursing

Contacts

• Office of Student Affairs at Texas A&M College of Nursing for application and program information (contact details not provided)

Program Length & Format

• 12-month 
• 61 semester credit hours
• Online coursework with in-person clinical instruction guided by assigned clinical coaches and nursing clinical faculty
• Clinical oversight and placements in Abilene, Amarillo, Austin-Hill Country area, Dallas, Lubbock and Permian Basin
• Completion of clinical component required for graduation

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited college or university
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA 2.5 at time of application; minimum science GPA 2.5 at time of application (both must be maintained once prerequisites completed)
• Applicants must complete 55 semester credit hours of general education per SON catalog; at application time at least 40 SCH of non-nursing prerequisites must be completed with proof of enrollment for remaining prerequisites
• At least three of five required science prerequisites (Pathophysiology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, Chemistry) must be completed prior to application close date; all prerequisites must be completed prior to first day of class with grade of C or better
• Medical terminology (credit or certificate), CNA training completion (preference for current certification), and American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Health Care Provider certification required prior to program start
• Applicants must consent to a criminal background check if offered admission; students must obtain Texas Board of Nursing clearance (BON Blue Card or Declaratory Order with No Stipulations) prior to matriculation

Prerequisites

• Texas Core Curriculum completion required prior to enrollment (42 credit hours)
• Specific prerequisite courses and credits (total 55 SCH):
  • English I (ENGL 1301) 3
  • English II (ENGL 1302) 3
  • Statistics (MATH 1342 or 1442) 3
  • Anatomy & Physiology I w/ lab (BIOL 2401) 4
  • Anatomy & Physiology II w/ lab (BIOL 2402) 4
  • Microbiology w/ lab (BIOL 2420 or 2421) 4
  • Chemistry w/ lab (CHEM 1305 & 1105 or CHEM 1406 or 1411) 4
  • Pathophysiology (ZOOL 3303 or HPRS 2301) 3
  • Language/Philosophy/Culture (Texas core humanities) 3
  • Creative Arts (Texas core) 3
  • History US to 1877 (HIST 1301) 3
  • History US since 1877 (HIST 1302) 3
  • American Government (GOVT 2305 or POLS 1301) 3
  • American Public Policy (GOVT 2306 or POLS 2302) 3
  • General Psychology (PSYC 2301) 3
  • Life Span Human Development (PSYC 2314) 3
  • Nutrition (BIOL 1322) 3

Deadlines

• Spring admission only: application opens May 1; application deadline July 15
• All application materials and prerequisites must be submitted and completed by the application close date; all prerequisites must be completed prior to first class date

Application

• Submit online application to TTUHSC School of Nursing and pay non-refundable application/placement fees
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be mailed or sent electronically directly to: TTUHSC School of Nursing Office of Admissions 3601 4th St. STOP 8212 Lubbock, TX 79430-8212
• Application materials must document completion of general education requirements and prerequisites on official transcripts prior to program start
• Applicants should review how criminal history may affect occupational licensing

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed on multiple factors; no single factor determines admission
• Applications that do not meet minimum admission requirements will not be reviewed
• Interview required (face-to-face, Zoom, or video-recorded); invited applicants must submit a written essay and appear for interview in professional attire
• Applicants meeting the deadline have equal chance of review regardless of submission date
• Admitted students must complete criminal background check and obtain BON clearance prior to matriculation

Cost & Financial Aid

• Financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships) available upon admittance
• School of Nursing requires FAFSA on file after admittance to be eligible for SON scholarships
• For Student Business Services contact hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST at (806) 743-7867
• All application fees and placement fees/enrollment deposits are non-refundable

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical component required for program completion and graduation
• Clinical placements and oversight provided in Abilene, Amarillo, Austin-Hill Country area, Dallas, Lubbock and Permian Basin
• All immunization records, lab reports, and health records must be submitted and approved by the Office of Institutional Health prior to course registration
• Clinical partner sites require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to clinical placement

Credit Transfer

• Transfer credit accepted for courses with equivalent content if grade of C or better
• Pass/fail courses are not acceptable for transfer
• Maximum credits allowed for CLEP or correspondence courses are 15 each
• CLEP credit must be on an official college transcript to be accepted and CLEP credit will not be included in prerequisite GPA calculation

International Students

• International students with F1 or F2 visa status are not eligible to apply to this online Second Degree BSN program

Contacts

• Admissions advising by last name: A-G Quay Anderson; H-N Mariana Pantoja; O-Z Reagan New; phone 806-743-9294
• SON BSN office phone 806-743-3341; fax 855-282-5824
• Janet Roberson, M.S., phone 806-743-3507
• Main campus address and phone: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 3601 4th Street, Lubbock TX 79430; T: 806.743.1000

Program Length & Format

• 15 months
• Credit hours: 51 required nursing credit hours (plus 3 credit-hour upper-division nursing elective; total degree requires 121 credit hours)
• Course lengths: 5 to 14 weeks per course
• Delivery: online blended learning for coursework with supervised in-person clinical experiences at partner hospitals in Texas

Admission Requirements

• Must be admitted to The University of Texas at Arlington through the Office of Admissions
• Minimum GPA: 2.75 overall and 2.75 in the four required science prerequisites
• Must have completed 70 credit hours (22 courses) of lower-division requirements prior to starting upper-division nursing courses
• Complete 16 credit hours of natural sciences by the application deadline

Entrance Exams

• Test required: TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
• Minimum score: proficient range defined as 58.7% or higher (proficiency required in each section)
• Retake policy: may retake every 30 days; maximum three attempts per year; all sections must be retaken on repeat
• Score validity: TEAS scores valid for two years
• Deadline to submit TEAS scores: Spring applicants by June 1; Fall applicants by January 15

Prerequisites

• Completion of 70 credit hours of lower-division coursework prior to starting upper-division nursing
• Complete 16 credit hours of natural sciences by the application deadline
• Nursing preparatory courses and all prerequisites must be completed prior to beginning the BSN prelicensure program (some prerequisites may be completed during the semester of application and one semester after the application deadline)
• Specific science and support courses listed in program curriculum (examples: BIOL 2457/2458, BIOL 2460, CHEM 1451, MATH 1308, ENGL 1301/1302, PSYC 1315, SOCI 1311)

Deadlines

• AO BSN specific: Apply by 12/12/25 for class start 1/12/26
• Recurring BSN application deadlines: January 15 for Fall-term applicants; June 1 for Spring-term applicants
• Sample session deadlines (selected):
  • Course start 1/12/26: application deadline 12/12/25; document deadline 12/19/25; registration deadline 1/7/26; tuition deadline 1/9/26
  • Course start 10/13/25: application deadline 9/12/25; document deadline 9/26/25; registration deadline 10/8/25; tuition deadline 10/10/25

Application

• Required: online application to UTA and CONHI upper-division nursing application
• Documents: official college transcripts (sealed or electronically sent), TEAS scores, payment of application/University fees
• Allow at least four weeks for university admission processing

Selection Process

• Applicants ranked and admitted based on space availability
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
• Priority given to students employed by partner hospital systems that offer clinical sites during the semester
• Admission decisions consider prerequisite completion, GPA, standardized exam scores, and space availability

Cost & Financial Aid

• Total tuition for upper-division nursing curriculum: $21,675
• Per credit hour for BSN prelicensure nursing courses: $425
• Program uses pay-by-the-course tuition model for upper-division courses

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements assigned at partner hospitals and community agencies in multiple Texas metropolitan areas; clinical courses completed only at select Academic Partnership Hospitals in Texas
• Student assigned to a region for the duration of the program; travel within assigned region may be required for clinical placement
• Simulation resources: Smart Hospital virtual hospital with computerized patient simulators, virtual reality lab, and simulation theater
• Clinical settings include acute care hospitals, public schools, home health agencies, nursing homes, and community agencies

Credit Transfer

• Official transcripts required for transfer credit evaluation; transcripts must be sealed or electronically sent from the granting institution
• Applicants with at least 24 credit hours of transfer work referenced in transfer-specific admission guidance
• Transfer nursing policy: transfer students must provide a good-standing letter from the prior nursing program, course syllabi, and content outlines; clinical course transfers must include list of nursing skills learned
• Pharmacology transfer: community college pharmacology courses are not accepted for upper-division pharmacology transfer; UTA pharmacology completed within 3 years is accepted

International Students

• TOEFL required if applicant’s native language is not English and applicant does not hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution
• Program eligibility for enrollment limited to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and holders of H1-B or other valid U.S. work visas

Contacts

• Enrollment/Information phone: 866-489-2810
• College of Nursing and Health Innovation office phone: 817-272-2776
• UTA main campus address: 701 S. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019
• CONHI mailing address: 411 S. Nedderman Drive, Box 19407, Arlington, TX 76019-0407

Program Length & Format

• Four-semester
• 15 to 24 months
• Includes hospital days and simulated experiences in a simulation lab

Admission Requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA to submit an application: 3.00
• Recommended competitive Pre-Professional Courses (PPC) GPA: 3.77
• Phase 1 (PPC) courses must be completed or in progress at UTEP to be eligible for Phase 2 ranking
• Proof of health insurance required for ranking

Entrance Exams

• ATI TEAS required
• Minimum TEAS scores: composite 65%, reading 60%, science 50% (pass/fail)
• TEAS completion deadlines vary by cohort (see Deadlines)
• TEAS contact: Leslie Ross, Director

Prerequisites

• MATH 1320
• BIOL 1305-1107
• BIOL 2313-2113
• CHEM 1307-1107 or CHEM 1305-1105
• MICR 2330
• HSCI 2302
• PSYC 1301
• Phase 2 Nursing Courses: NURS 2303, NURS 2407, NURS 2502

Deadlines

• Phase 2 Fall application window: January 2 – February 28; TEAS completed by May 31; ranking in June
• Phase 2 Spring application window: August 1 – September 30; TEAS completed by October 31; ranking in November
• Phase 2 Summer application window: December 1 – January 31; TEAS completed by March 1; ranking in April
• Phase 3 application windows match Phase 2 windows; Phase 3 ranking months: Fall ranking in August, Spring ranking in December, Summer ranking in May

Application

• Submit official college transcripts; transfer credits must be posted on UTEP transcript by application deadline
• Proof of health insurance required
• Complete titers lab report required for Phase 3
• Texas Board of Nursing criminal background check (CBC) will be conducted during Phase 2 (student expense)
• Unofficial transcripts not accepted if Phase 1 is in process at another institution

Selection Process

• Phase 2 ranking criteria: Pre-Professional Courses GPA, cumulative GPA, TEAS score
• Phase 3 ranking criteria: Phase 2 GPA, Pre-Professional Courses GPA, cumulative GPA, TEAS score, cleared CBC, complete titers report
• Phase 2 Nursing Courses must be completed at UTEP and are not accepted from other institutions
• The highest grade earned in each Phase 2 course is used in Phase 2 GPA calculation
• Notification of acceptance sent via student UTEP email; failure to register by the deadline forfeits the seat

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• In-person hospital days
• Simulated experiences in a simulation lab

Credit Transfer

• Phase 2 Nursing Courses are not accepted from other institutions
• Phase 1 transfer credits must be officially posted on UTEP transcript by the application deadline
• Unofficial transcripts not accepted for students completing Phase 1 at another institution

Contacts

• Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education: Laura Rodriguez, DNP, APRN, CNS
• BSN Program Coordinator: Tracey Merworth
• College of Nursing main phone: (915) 747-8217; fax: (915) 747-8295
• Office of Student Affairs advising sign-up: (915) 747-8337
• University Library advising (students with 0–29 credit hours): (915) 747-5290

Program Length & Format

• Average program duration: 15 months
• 60 credits over four semesters
• full-time only
• on campus with some online and hybrid courses
• Admit terms: Fall, Spring, Summer

Admission Requirements

• Minimum prerequisite coursework: 60 credit hours of undergraduate prerequisites required for admission eligibility
• Application may be considered with at least 48 prerequisite credits completed by the application deadline, including at least 16 credits in Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, and Microbiology
• All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the start of class if admitted
• Must reside in the state of Texas before the first day of class

Entrance Exams

• Applicants who completed prerequisites at other institutions must submit either the HESI A2 or the TEAS exam
• Exam scores must be from tests taken within two years of enrollment
• TEAS recommended minimum score: 60% (scores reported monthly)
• Applicants may take standardized exams no more than twice in total; combinations allowed (two HESI, two TEAS, or one HESI and one TEAS); the last attempt is used as the official score
• When registering for TEAS, select "Cizik School of Nursing" and use Department ID 198326

Prerequisites

• Total prerequisite credit requirement: 60 credit hours
• Application eligibility: at least 48 prerequisite credits completed by deadline, with minimum 16 science credits (Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology)
• Key science course credits: Anatomy & Physiology lecture & lab (8 credits); Microbiology lecture & lab (4 credits); General Chemistry lecture & lab (4 credits) — General Chemistry requirement effective Spring 2025
• Additional prerequisites include: English composition sequence (6 credits), statistics (3 credits), psychology, sociology, U.S. history, government, nutrition, lifespan growth and development, visual/performing arts, and electives
• No time limit on prerequisite course age

Deadlines

• Spring 2026 application deadline: September 15, 2025; decision notification: November 15, 2025
• Summer 2026 application deadline: January 15, 2026; decision notification: April 15, 2026
• Fall 2026 application deadline: March 15, 2026; decision notification: June 15, 2026
• Spring 2027 application deadline: September 1, 2026; decision notification: November 16, 2026

Application

• Application platform: Nursing Centralized Application System (NCAS)
• Required items submitted to NCAS: application, personal statement, résumé, official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended
• NCAS requires names and email addresses for three references; NCAS sends reference forms to referees
• NCAS charges an application fee
• Applicants with coursework outside the U.S. must submit official foreign transcripts and course-by-course evaluations

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed after the application deadline; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
• Students who complete Cizik School of Nursing’s Pre-Nursing pathway with a grade of B or better in each required course may apply for direct admission without entrance exams
• Application status and decision notifications posted in ApplyUTH and communicated by email and mail

Cost & Financial Aid

• Supplemental financial aid available to make tuition and required fees free for full-time BSN students with gross adjusted income under $100,000 annually
• NCAS charges an application fee 

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical requirement: 900 hours of clinical experience
• Clinical hours begin in the first semester
• Curriculum sequence: nursing theory in first three semesters; full-time clinically intensive fourth semester
• Clinical locations include Texas Medical Center and sites throughout the Houston area; simulation laboratories used to complement clinical instruction

Credit Transfer

• Applicants must submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended by the application deadline
• CLEP/IB/AP credit accepted for most courses if reflected on a college transcript; CLEP/IB/AP not accepted for science courses
• Online courses accepted if taken from a regionally accredited institution
• UTHealth Registrar uses highest graded electives on transcript to calculate prerequisite GPA; certain course types are not accepted as electives (nursing, physical education/kinesiology/fitness, vocational/technical, remedial, graduate-level)

International Students

• International applicants must submit TOEFL scores if applicable; TOEFL must be taken within the past two years
• Applicants with foreign coursework must submit official foreign transcripts and course-by-course evaluations
• School does not sponsor F-1 visas
• Students must reside in Texas before the first day of class

Contacts

• Program mailing address: Cizik School of Nursing, 6901 Bertner Ave., Houston, Texas 77030; UCT 2250, PO Box 20036, Houston, TX 77225-0036
• Enrollment assistance: enrollment coaches available (phone and email contact not specified in source)

Program Length & Format

• 15 months, full-time study
• 60 semester hours of upper-division nursing coursework delivered over four consecutive semesters (credit hours per semester: 16, 16, 14, 14)
• All courses, clinical rotations, and labs conducted in-person on campus in San Antonio
• Clinical rotations scheduled with a network of clinical affiliates in San Antonio and surrounding areas
• Program start term: May

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing from a regionally accredited institution required prior to start
• Minimum prerequisite GPA: 3.0 (calculated on 60 prerequisite semester credit hours)
• Minimum grade of C or better required in each prerequisite course
• At least 51 of the 60 required prerequisite semester credit hours completed at time of application, including all math and science prerequisites
• NursingCAS application required
• School of Nursing application fee: $45 (non-refundable)
• NursingCAS application fee (amount set by NursingCAS)
• Embedded online interview required within the NursingCAS application
• CPR certification: BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Clear criminal background check required

Entrance Exams

• TEAS requirement suspended for the ABSN program effective Summer 2023; prior degree may be used as a proxy for the TEAS requirement

Prerequisites

• 60 semester credit hours of required prerequisite coursework (applicants must complete at least 51 hours, including all math and science, before applying)
• Remaining non-math/science prerequisite courses must be completed prior to new student orientation if accepted
• If a prerequisite course was retaken, the better grade will be used in GPA calculation
• Plus/minus grade modifiers are not included in the prerequisite GPA calculation

Deadlines

• Application for Summer 2026 ABSN opens September 1, 2025 and closes January 2, 2026 (10:59 PM CST)
• ABSN term start date (2026): May 18, 2026

Application

• Submit NursingCAS application and NursingCAS fees by application deadline
• Pay $45 School of Nursing application fee (non-refundable)
• Submit official college transcripts to NursingCAS by the application deadline (NursingCAS transcript mail: P.O. Box 9201, Watertown, MA 02471)
• Applicants who previously enrolled in a nursing program must provide a letter of good standing from prior program uploaded to NursingCAS
• Purchase of ATI assessment materials required; payment split into two installments (one at program start and one during final semester)

Selection Process

• Undergraduate applicants who meet minimum admission requirements are reviewed via a holistic process
• Selected applicants invited to interview and submit a writing sample
• Embedded online interview within NursingCAS required for ABSN applicants
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Cost & Financial Aid

• Pre-matriculation seat fee deposit required upon offer of admission: $500 total; $250 credited to tuition after official census date; $250 non-refundable processing fee; failure to enroll results in forfeiture of entire fee
• Purchase of ATI assessment materials mandatory (payments in two installments)
• Additional student expenses not included in COA: uniforms, supplies, clinical requirements, books, NCLEX and licensure application fees

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements scheduled with clinical affiliates in San Antonio and surrounding areas
• School-wide clinical affiliation agreements: 400+ partners
• All BSN clinicals and labs conducted in-person; class attendance required on campus in San Antonio
• Center for Simulation Innovation simulation laboratory on campus (accredited simulation lab referenced in source)
• Clinical immersion in final semester includes clinical immersion course; selective internship opportunity available in eighth semester with additional hours completed within course framework

International Students

• Applicants with coursework from foreign institutions must submit an official course-by-course foreign evaluation from an approved credentialing agency mailed directly to: School of Nursing, Office of Admissions, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Mail Code 7945, San Antonio, TX 78229
• Applicants who have attended only foreign colleges must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores (scores must be less than two years old)
• TOEFL minimums (as stated): paper 550; computer 250; internet 68; TOEFL school code: 3383
• IELTS minimum: 6.5

Contacts

• Office of Admissions, School of Nursing, UT Health San Antonio
• Address: 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MSC 7945, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
• Phone: 210-567-0341
• Toll-free: 877-235-0341
• Fax: 210-567-6189

Program Length & Format

• 16 months completed in four consecutive semesters
• Cohort start terms: fall, spring, summer
• Delivery: on-campus coursework with in-person clinical rotations
• Clinical rotation regions: Galveston and Greater Houston, including the Texas Medical Center

Admission Requirements

• Minimum overall, science, and prerequisite GPA: 2.75
• Grades of C or better required in all prerequisite courses
• 60 prerequisite credit hours required; at least 40 hours (including Anatomy & Phys I, Anatomy & Phys II, Microbiology, Chemistry, Nutrition) must be completed prior to applying
• Applicants must complete all prerequisites by program enrollment
• UTMB is an upper-division nursing school; prerequisites must be completed at another college or university

Entrance Exams

• ATI TEAS test required
• Minimum overall TEAS score: 60
• Program guidance: scores of 70 in each TEAS category noted as competitive

Prerequisites

• Total prerequisite hours: minimum 60 credit hours
• Required life and physical sciences (with labs): Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, Microbiology, Chemistry, Nutrition
• Required lower-division courses include statistics, introductory psychology, introductory sociology, lifespan growth and development, U.S. history/government, English composition, creative arts, language/philosophy/culture, free electives (see advisor for Texas Core Curriculum alignment)
• Science lab requirement: science theory online accepted but science labs must be in-person; CLEP accepted if posted on official transcript

Deadlines

• Summer 2026: application opens August 15, 2025; deadline November 01, 2025
• Fall 2026: application opens November 15, 2025; deadline February 01, 2026
• Spring 2027: application opens March 15, 2026; deadline June 01, 2026
• NursingCAS deadline cutoff time: 10:59 PM CST on published deadline date

Application

• Required documents: official college transcripts submitted by institution, TEAS Individual Performance Profile, personal statement
• Personal statement guideline: include full name at top; limit ~750 words; address health-related experience, work/volunteer experience, interruptions in education, strengths/weaknesses, reason for choosing nursing, long-term goals
• Recommended document: resume
• Transcripts and application submitted via NursingCAS

Selection Process

• Admissions review by Baccalaureate Admissions Committee after application closing
• Review factors: prerequisite coursework and GPA, TEAS scores, personal statement, public/community service, extracurricular activities, awards/honors, leadership, communication skills, cultural experiences
• Reported applicant volumes and admits per term: fall ~858 applications / 130 admits; spring ~513 applications / 130 admits; summer ~531 applications / 90 admits

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition and fee rates: refer to UTMB tuition page for current rates
• Financial aid options: scholarships, loans, grants via university and external sources
• UTMB FAFSA school code: 013976
• UTMB sends institutional financial aid application after program acceptance

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical sites: UTMB Medical Center and clinical sites in the Houston-Galveston area, including the Texas Medical Center
• Clinical placements: student rotations across different hospitals and approved sites
• Optional clinical immersion experiences available for acute and primary care settings
• Simulation laboratory facilities available for skills and scenario practice

Credit Transfer

• CLEP scores accepted if posted on official transcript
• Online theory-only courses accepted from accredited institutions; online science labs not accepted
• International credits require an official course-by-course credentialing report submitted to NursingCAS
• All official transcripts must be sent from the issuing institution to NursingCAS

International Students

• Applicants with international coursework must submit an official course-by-course credential evaluation to NursingCAS

Contacts

• Troncozo, Laura MS — Sr. Business Coordinator, BSN Traditional Program
• Homan, Lauren — Recruiter
• Theis-Damian, Samantha — Sr. Business Coordinator, BSN Pre-Admissions Advisor & RN-BSN Program
• Lea, Patricia DNP, MSEd, RN, CCRN — Baccalaureate and RN-BSN Program Director
• Jansen, Elizabeth — Program Manager, Clinical Placement

Program Length & Format

• 12-month full-time accelerated BSN program
• Hybrid format with online coursework, on-campus skills labs, and in-person clinical rotations
• Three start dates per year: January, May, and August
• In-person labs and clinicals held at campuses in Woodlands (Shenandoah), Sugar Land, and downtown Houston

Admission Requirements

• Non-nursing bachelor's degree or minimum 60 transfer credits from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all undergraduate coursework
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 for all prerequisite science courses
• Completion or plan to complete all prerequisite courses with required grades prior to enrollment
• Passing score on entrance exam (see Entrance Exams)
• Completion of interview process

Entrance Exams

• Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) admission assessment required
  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • Minimum 80% on Math, Grammar, Anatomy & Physiology, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge sections
• Or Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) required
  • Minimum score of 78% on all sections

Prerequisites

• Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (within last 5 years; lab recommended but not required), minimum grade B- or higher
• Microbiology (within last 5 years; lab recommended but not required), minimum grade B- or higher
• Algebra or Statistics (within last 5 years), minimum grade C or higher
• Nutrition recommended but not required
• All courses require minimum grade of C or higher except as noted above for anatomy/physiology and microbiology

Application

• Online application with $30 non-refundable fee (fee not explicitly stated but typical)
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
• Passing entrance exam scores (HESI or TEAS)
• Completion of interview process
• Medical clinical requirements before program start, including vaccinations, drug and health screenings, background check, and CPR certification

Deadlines

• Start dates available in January, May, and August each year

Selection Process

• Admission decisions based on GPA, prerequisite completion, entrance exam scores, and interview
• Interview required as part of application process

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical rotations at healthcare facilities in Houston area
• Skills and simulation labs held at Woodlands (Shenandoah), Sugar Land, and downtown Houston campuses
• Hands-on learning includes risk-free simulated patient care scenarios

Contacts

• The Woodlands campus: 121 Vision Park Blvd, Suite 300, Shenandoah, TX 77384
• Sugar Land campus: 14090 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478
• Downtown Houston campus: 4200 Montrose Blvd, Suite 320, Houston, TX 77006