RN-B.S. in Nursing

Bachelor'sBSNCredential pathwayBachelor of Science in Nursing

Overview

An online RN-to-BS nursing program from the College of Nursing for nurses with an associate degree in nursing and an RN license. The 30 major credits include a clinical capstone in the fourth semester.

Official program name: RN-B.S. in Nursing
Awarded degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Degree level: Bachelor's
University: University of Utah — College of Nursing
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Administering location: Salt Lake City, UTWhere the university or its administering campus is located. Study is online; this is not a residency requirement and does not decide whether you may enroll from your state.
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Required credits: 30 major credits within a 122-credit bachelor's degree
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Duration: Not verified
Start terms: Summer, Fall, Spring
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Teaching language: English (not separately stated)

Entry pathway

Credential-specific pathway. Requires a specific credential, such as an RN license for an RN-to-BSN.

Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Professional license: RequiredCurrent, unencumbered RN license or NCLEX passed within two months of starting
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Prerequisite courses: RequiredNine nursing prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Why this program is listed

Online RN-to-BS completion program for licensed RNs; includes a clinical capstone.

Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026

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Online format and attendance

“Online” is not one format. Delivery, campus visits, practical placements and class schedule are shown separately, each only as the university states it.

Academic delivery: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Campus visits: Campus visits: not verified
Practical placement: Practical placement required
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Class schedule: Not verified
Study intensity: Not verified

In-person and practical requirements as published

Clinical placement Required
Clinical capstone in the fourth semester
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Curriculum

Capstone

Clinical capstone in the fourth semester
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Admissions

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the university states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.

Prior degree: RequiredAssociate degree (A.S. or A.A.S.) in nursing from a regionally accredited institution or recognized nursing program
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Minimum GPA: RequiredMinimum 2.7 — Minimum 2.7 undergraduate cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Application fee: Required$55 — $55 University of Utah application fee (additional $40 after April 1)
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Transcripts: RequiredOfficial transcripts from each previously attended institution
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Tests

Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.

Start dates and deadlines

Dates are shown with the term the university printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.

Category	Amount	Basis and year
All online students	$400	per creditEstimated tuition$12,000 = 30 credits × $400 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Scholarships and financial aid

Awards published by the university for this program or for online students at this level. Loans must be repaid and are not scholarships; financial aid availability does not make a program “fully funded”. Scholarships & funding guide

Scholarship eligibility for online students Institutional scholarship
Eligibility: Online students do not qualify for university-administered scholarships such as merit or transfer scholarships; academic program scholarships may be available.
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026
University employee tuition reduction Tuition discount
Eligibility: University of Utah employees may qualify in some situations; RN-B.S. nursing students do not qualify.
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Institution-wide awards are listed because they cover online students at this level; eligibility conditions apply.

Accreditation, authorization and licensure

Three separate questions: is the university accredited, can it enroll students from your state online, and does the program meet licensure requirements where you live?

Institutional accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

Programmatic accreditation

No programmatic accreditation verified for this program. Institutional accreditation does not imply it.

State authorization

UOnline programs are approved for delivery to residents in all U.S. states and territories; the University of Utah operates under SARA. Official pageSource: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Professional licensure

The University discloses by program whether programs fulfill state/territory educational requirements for licensure; see the Nursing disclosure. State-by-state disclosureSource: stateauthorization.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026
The University of Utah discloses whether University programs below will fulfill state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure and/or certification. State-by-state disclosureSource: stateauthorization.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Accreditation and state authorization do not establish that a program meets licensure requirements in your state.

International applicants

Not all programs can enroll students who live outside the United States; students abroad should confirm with their program.Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 10, 2026.

online.utah.edu/about-uonline/index.php — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
online.utah.edu/cost-and-fees/index.php — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 10, 2026
online.utah.edu/graduate-programs/nursing-education/index.php — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
online.utah.edu/ug-programs/nursing/index.php — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
DAPIP — NWCCU institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
stateauthorization.utah.edu/disclosures/index.php — Official disclosure page, verified October 10, 2026

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Key facts

Online format
Online coursework + local placement
In-person requirements
Practical placement required
Subject
Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Length
30 major credits within a 122-credit bachelor's degree
Tuition
$400 per creditAll online students
Next deadline
No upcoming verified date
Administering location
Salt Lake City, UT

Leads to a licensed field: check the licensure disclosure for your state before applying. Details

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