University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is part of the University of North Carolina. Besides the Chapel Hill campus, there are nine other campuses throughout the state. The university was established in 1789, making it one of the oldest public universities in the country. It is also the first public institution of higher learning in North Carolina. The university currently offers over 70 different degree programs through the 14 colleges that it operates. All students receive a liberal arts education during their first two years of school. During their junior year, they may begin completing coursework in the major of their choosing from one of the 14 colleges.

Undergraduate and graduate nursing programs are available at the UNC School of Nursing. The undergrad programs include traditional BSN and accelerated BSN programs. Graduate programs include MSN and Ph.D. programs. The university also offers RN to BSN, RN to MSN, and BSN to Ph.D. paths. All programs are accredited by the CCNE. The traditional BSN program is designed to be completed in four years, while the accelerated BSN program allows students with a bachelor’s degree to obtain their BSN in four semesters. Both programs include clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities and hospitals.

Updated on: 09 Nov, 2025

Program Length & Format

4-semester
Full-time enrollment required across fall, spring, and summer semesters
Clinical rotations and coursework take place on-campus and at local health care sites
No part-time or online options available

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum 3.0 GPA in prerequisite science courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology)
Science prerequisites must be completed within 5 years prior to application
General Psychology and Statistics prerequisites must be completed within 10 years
Eligible to return to all previously attended institutions

Prerequisites

Anatomy with lab
Physiology with lab
Microbiology with lab
General Psychology
Statistics
All prerequisites must be completed before application submission

Deadlines

Application deadline: September 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
Classes begin in May 2026

Application

Apply online at applynow.unc.edu
$30 non-refundable application fee
Official transcripts sent directly from institutions to UNC School of Nursing
Personal statement essays required, combined maximum length of six pages (two pages per essay)
Essays must be double-spaced, font size 11 or higher, include legal name and page numbers

Selection Process

Admission decisions based on academic performance, prerequisite GPA, essays, community service history, and skills relevant to nursing
Admission letters emailed approximately 14-16 weeks after application deadline
No interviews required

Wait List Policies

Waitlisted applicants notified by email if a space becomes available before courses start
Waitlist does not carry over to following term
Reapplication required for future terms; no guarantee of admission or waitlist placement

Clinical & Simulation Lab

Clinical rotations held at healthcare facilities in Orange County and surrounding counties in North Carolina
Clinical experience integral to curriculum; specific hours and sites vary

Credit Transfer

Transfer credit evaluated through transcript review; prior coursework including graduate-level considered in GPA calculation
Course evaluation form available for self-assessment of prerequisite completion

International Students

English language proficiency required for applicants from non-English speaking countries
Acceptable tests and minimum scores: TOEFL iBT 100, TOEFL ITP Plus for China 627, IELTS 7.0
Foreign coursework requires official course-by-course evaluation with US equivalency assessment

Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-966-4260
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Mailing address: UNC School of Nursing, Office of Student Affairs, 211 Manning Drive, Campus Box 7460, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7460