Transfer Degree Pathway

The RN-BSN 100% online program is offered by the University of Louisville's School of Nursing for registered nurses who have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) or a nursing diploma. All RN-BSN nursing courses are taught online. The 84-hour Community Leadership Practicum will be completed at a site of your choice in your local community. Students may be admitted directly into the RN-BSN program if the admissions requirements are met. Students may be admitted for any term. Most of the curriculum is offered in eight-week terms.

Students may be admitted to the RN-BSN program with only an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing. However, students who earn both the AAS in Nursing and Associate in Science will not need any additional general education requirements once at UofL.

Please see the UofL Cardinal Core General Education Requirements. Students with credit from institutions other than UofL or KCTCS may see transfer equivalencies through the TES system.

To apply to the program, applicants must:

• Submit a University of Louisville undergraduate admissions application.
• Submit all official college transcripts to the Office of Admissions.

Admissions Requirements (RNs with an ADN or nursing diploma):

Minimum cumulative college grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all college work

Unrestricted Registered Nurse license or eligibility to take the NCLEX

Certified criminal background check required before clinical course. Details on the School of Nursing website.

For more information on program requirements and how to apply, please visit the School of Nursing RN-BSN website.

The baccalaureate degree is the undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply to all baccalaureate degrees. The student must complete all Cardinal Core requirements, complete all required courses and program requirements listed in this form, have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.00, or higher, complete 120 hours applicable to this program, and complete at least 60 hours at an accredited 4-year institution.

Please reference the following for information about applying, scholarship, next steps and more.

• Transfer Application Process
• Transfer & Adult Scholarships
• Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
• Admitted Student Guide
  • All admitted transfer students are required to meet with a University of Louisville academic advisor prior to registering for classes. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assess your transfer credit and provide a timeline to degree completion.