Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Traditional track

A pre-licensure track for undergraduates without a bachelor’s degree in any field or any prior nursing education.

Second Degree Accelerated track

A pre-licensure track for those who have a bachelor’s degree in another field but do not have a prior nursing degree.

Taylor Roussey

"The psychiatric field of nursing is one that is often forgotten and not taken as seriously as it should be. People often forget that psychiatric health is just as important as physical health. As a future nurse, I want to be someone who my patients can count on. I believe everyone deserves to have their story heard and not feel judged while doing so."

-Taylor Roussey, IU School of Nursing Fort Wayne BSN graduate

Application deadlines

Fall entry

  • Applications available online: January 15
  • Deadline to apply: 5 p.m., March 15
  • Pre-nursing course requirements (and prior baccalaureate degree if seeking accelerated second degree) must be completed by end of the spring semester.
  • Notifications sent to students: Early June

Spring entry

  • Applications available online: July 15
  • Deadline to apply: 5 p.m., September 15
  • Pre-nursing course requirements (and prior baccalaureate degree if seeking accelerated second degree) must be completed by the end of the fall semester.
  • Notifications sent to students: Late December

RN to BSN degree completion option

Our RN to BSN degree completion option is designed for registered nurses (RN) who want to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The program offers a flexible and distance-accessible online curriculum that prepares you to meet society's current and future health needs.

This program has a rolling admissions deadline.

Find out how to apply