Graduates of UNCG’s Prelicensure BSN program are thoroughly prepared to excel in the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for registered nurses is expected to surge by six percent from 2022 to 2032, significantly outpacing the average growth rate for all occupations. This robust job growth is driven by several key factors, including a heightened focus on preventive and primary care, increased accessibility to healthcare services, rising incidences of chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity, the growing interest in community-based care, and the increasing need for healthcare services as the baby-boomer generation enjoys longer, more active lives. Embrace a promising career with a degree that equips you to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of diverse communities.
Program overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at UNCG is designed to be completed in just four academic years, offering a streamlined path to your future career. This degree path is for UNCG internal students (excluding First-Year, Direct Admit) and external students from other institutions. Our rigorous program ensures you are prepared to function as a practice-ready nurse. To ensure your application is competitive for the upper division, you should excel academically and complete 16-17 credit hours each semester.
Consistent with UNCG’s pillars of academic excellence, innovation, equity and access, and community engagement, the BSN program integrates a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences with a progressive sequence of nursing coursework. Students develop increasingly advanced knowledge, clinical reasoning, and professional competencies to address the health needs of diverse populations across the lifespan.
Prelicensure BSN Program (Upper Division) Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in the Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program at UNC Greensboro. Admission to the Prelicensure BSN Program is competitive and is available to students who are not currently enrolled in the BSN program as a First-Year, Direct Admit.
The application process depends on whether you are a current UNCG student or a student transferring to UNCG from another institution.
Current UNCG students who wish to apply must complete the Prelicensure BSN Upper Division Application.
Steps to Apply
Review the admission requirements.
Carefully review the required prerequisite courses, minimum GPA requirements, and other eligibility criteria before beginning the application.
Complete the Prelicensure BSN Upper Division Application.
Submit the application during the designated application period. Current UNCG students do not need to reapply to the University.
Complete all required prerequisite coursework.
All required prerequisite coursework must be completed by the end of the fall term.
Monitor your UNCG email.
All communication regarding your BSN application will be sent to your UNCG email address. Check your email regularly throughout the application and admission process.
Application Decisions: Decision letters will begin to be sent in mid- to late December.
Students Transferring to UNCG: External Transfer
Students who are not currently enrolled at UNCG must complete two separate applications, each with its own application process, requirements, and deadline.
Apply for admission to UNC Greensboro
Complete the Prelicensure BSN Upper Division Application
Steps to Apply
Review the admission requirements.
Carefully review the required prerequisite courses, minimum GPA requirements, and other eligibility criteria before beginning the application.
Apply to UNC Greensboro.
Apply for undergraduate admission to UNCG as a transfer student for the upcoming Spring Term. Submit all required transcripts and documentation by the appropriate University deadline.
Complete the Prelicensure BSN Upper Division Application.
Submit the BSN application during the designated application period. The application will require information about your academic history and prerequisite coursework.
Complete all required prerequisite coursework.
All required prerequisite coursework must be completed by the end of the fall term. Submit updated official transcripts reflecting any coursework completed during the fall term.
Important Reminders
Admission to UNCG and admission to the School of Nursing Prelicensure BSN Program are separate processes.
Admission to UNCG does not guarantee admission to the School of Nursing Prelicensure BSN Program.
The Prelicensure BSN Program has a limited number of seats, and admission is competitive.
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
Courses completed at another institution must be evaluated for UNCG transfer credit and applicability to the BSN curriculum.
Students are responsible for ensuring that all required applications, transcripts, and supporting materials are submitted by the appropriate deadlines.
All applicants must meet the technical standards required of nursing students, as stated in the University Catalog.
Students must have reliable internet access and other resources that support online learning, such as a laptop and basic computer literacy. Examples of software applications that will be used include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Teams. The courses will be delivered using a Learning Management System.
Students should not be employed full-time during this program. This intensive program requires full-time dedication and may require students to attend clinical experiences on nontraditional days and times. Flexibility is needed for clinical rotations that may be held during the day, at night, and/or on weekends.
To meet the University’s requirement for full-time status, students must enroll in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours during fall and spring semesters.
Students may be required to travel a long distance to various clinical sites, depending on the location of their clinical experiences. Students must have reliable transportation.
Students must have current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification, immunizations, and other clinical requirements by the deadlines provided in the admission documents upon acceptance.
A criminal background check is required; information for obtaining this will be provided in the admission documents.
Admission is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory evaluation of the applicant’s physical and emotional health to provide nursing care. This evaluation form will be sent to students who are admitted to the Prelicensure BSN Program and must be signed by the student’s physician. This is a requirement of the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Health insurance is required for all students enrolling in 6 or more credit hours each semester.
