Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Traditional Track

A pre-licensure track for those who don’t have 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.

Application deadlines

Fall entry

  • Applications available online:
    • Traditional BSN: January 15–April 15
    • Accelerated BSN: March 15–June 15
  • Priority deadline for course completion:
    • Accelerated BSN: May 15
  • Final course completion deadline:
    • Traditional BSN: End of spring semester
    • Accelerated BSN: July 30
  • Notifications sent to students: Mid-June
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for
    completion. Candidates without final grades will be
    held for further consideration until all seats are filled or
    orientation, whichever is soonest.

Spring entry

  • Indianapolis and Fort Wayne only
  • Applications available online:
    • Traditional BSN: July 15–October 15
    • Accelerated BSN: August 15–November 15
  • Priority deadline for course completion:
    • Accelerated BSN: October 15
  • Notifications sent to students: Mid-December
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for completion. Candidates without final grades will be held for further consideration until all seats are filled or orientation, whichever is soonest.

Summer entry

Accelerated Second Degree track only.

  • Applications available online: December 15
  • Deadline to apply: March 15
  • Priority deadline for course completion: February 15 
  • Final course completion deadline: March 15
  • Notifications sent to students: Late April
  • Deadline to accept offer of admission: May 1
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for completion. Candidates without final grades will be held for further consideration until all seats are filled or orientation, whichever is soonest.

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.

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Licensure in Indiana

Indiana University School of Nursing academic programs are designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure in Indiana.

If you plan to pursue licensure in a state other than Indiana, please review each state’s educational requirements for licensure and certification and state licensing board contact. Specific information regarding each state’s licensure requirements can be found on the NCSBN website.

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