RN to BSN Online

Application Process:

If you have attended UT Knoxville previously, please follow the steps below to APPLY NOW and become a Vol Nurse!

• Click “Be a Vol”
• Login to continue or start a new application
• Choose “Start New Application”
• Choose “Readmit” as your application type
• Choose your Entry Term – note we only admit for Fall and Spring (do not choose Summer)
• You will be readmitted into the previous program you were enrolled in. Once accepted, your major will be changed to Nursing.
• Once finished, submit the application along with the application fee
• All official transcripts must be sent from each institution you attended.
  • By Mail: The University of Tennessee, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 320 Student Services Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-0230
  • Electronically: undergradtranscripts@utk.edu

*The UT transfer application process requires official transcripts from every college that you have attended. Even if it was a summer school or dual enrollment, we review all applications holistically meaning, we look at more than just your grades. Students who have completed less than 24 semester hours of college credit must provide final high school transcripts, and your ACT/SAT scores are strongly recommended.

• Email RNtoBSN@utk.edu with the subject “Readmit Application” and provide the date of application submission
• The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will process an admission decision for readmit students separately from the College of Nursing (typically readmitted students are admitted to an exploratory track until reviewed by the College of Nursing)
• A College of Nursing decision for the RN to BSN program will not be issued until all transcripts are received and are on file with Undergraduate Admissions.
• Students should expect to receive an admission decision from the College of Nursing after a decision is issued from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

If you are new to UT Knoxville, please follow the steps below to APPLY NOW and become a Vol Nurse!

• Click “Be a Vol”
• Create an account to start a new application
• Choose “Start New Application”
• Choose “Transfer” as your application type
• Choose your Entry Term – note we only admit for Fall and Spring (do not choose Summer)
• Fill out the application details, choosing “RN to BSN” as your first choice major
• The RN to BSN program does not require the essay, so please skip the essay
• portion
• Once finished, submit the application along with the application fee
  • By Mail: The University of Tennessee, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 320 Student Services Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-0230
  • Electronically: undergradtranscripts@utk.edu
• Once all official transcripts are received and processed by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the College of Nursing will review and issue admission decisions.
• Students will receive an admission letter and email from both the College of Nursing and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions separately.

Application Questions?

Remember—your UT Transfer Coordinator is your personal MVP and wants to help! If you get stuck or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Transfer Center at transfer@utk.edu or call us at 865-974-1111. We’ll get you connected to your personal MVP!

Admission Criteria:

Admission to the RN to BSN program of the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee is based on the following criteria:

• A complete application.
• A minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required. Applicants with an overall GPA below 2.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Completed Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with no more than two courses with a letter grade of “C”. Applicants with more than two courses with a letter grade of “C” will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Have a minimum of 63 credit hours eligible for transfer to UT.
• Proof of RN licensure (note: new graduates may be considered for conditional acceptance).
• Students graduating after July 1, 1978, must have completed one unit of American history in high school or 6 semester hours of collegiate American history, as required by Tennessee law. UT’s History 221-222 courses fulfill this requirement if not completed in high school.

Other Considerations:

• Admission to the program is based on the availability of space and contingent upon:
  • Admission to UT
  • Submission of updated transcript
  • Submission of proof of clinical compliance (e.g., flu vaccine, Hep B, TB Skin test, etc.)
• Students can attend full-time or part-time. Please discuss this option with your Academic Advisor.

General education requirements are already fulfilled for graduates of any Tennessee Board of Regents institution. Graduates from other systems and those with a nursing diploma may have additional requirements.

The program is fully online, with no travel to UT required and clinical components that can be completed virtually and close to home.

Scheduling is flexible, with either a fall or spring start, and a structure that lets you continue working as you earn your degree.

Complete the program within a calendar year with a full-time plan of study. Part-time options are also available.

Complete 34 credit hours of online coursework in a convenient eight-week course format and receive an additional 27 credit hours of proficiency credit.

Unmatched resources are within easy reach with the dedicated College of Nursing’s faculty, advisors, and support staff.

Full-Time Study

Semester 1:
First 8 weeks
305 Professional Practice and Role Development
343 Transcultural Nursing for the RN
Second 8 weeks
320 Pathophysiology for the RN
334 Health Assessment for the RN*

Semester 2:
First 8 weeks
350 Healthcare Informatics
383 Population Health and Global Health Perspectives for the RN*
Second 8 weeks
401 Pharmacotherapeutics for the RN
472 Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research

Semester 3:
First 8 weeks
455 Nursing Leadership and Management Dimensions
494 Portfolio Development for the RN

*Clinical course (completed either virtually or in your geographic area)

Undergraduate Catalog

Due to the high volume of individual visit requests for prospective students, the College of Nursing holds Information Sessions for those interested in our nursing pathways. More information regarding open houses and information sessions can be found here.

For more information regarding fees please visit our Undergraduate Tuition & Fees page.

RN to BSN Handbook