Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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Three pathways to a BSN, tailored to your needs

Indiana University School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program with three pathways—traditional, accelerated second degree, and RN to BSN.

Each pathway offers an exciting and cutting-edge plan to a rich and rewarding professional nursing career, whether you are a traditional undergraduate student, a working RN, or an individual with a bachelor’s degree in a different field who wants to pursue nursing.

Learn more about each BSN pathway

Traditional BSN

For those who don’t have a bachelor’s degree or prior nursing education. Most students—though not all—enter this pathway after high school. It requires four years of full-time study, and all coursework takes place on your home campus.

Traditional BSN—honors program

High-achieving students can pursue the Traditional BSN pathway with opportunities to work with a faculty mentor and conduct important health care research.

Accelerated BSN

For students who have completed a 120 credit hour accredited baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing field and would like to pursue a nursing career.

RN to BSN

For registered nurses who want to earn a BSN degree, from anywhere within the state of Indiana. All coursework takes place online.

Application deadlines

Fall entry

Applications available online:
- Traditional BSN: January 15 to April 15
- Accelerated BSN: January 15 to June 15
Priority deadline for course completion:
- Accelerated BSN: Mid-May
Final course completion deadline:
- Traditional BSN: End of spring semester
- Accelerated BSN: Mid-July
Notifications sent to students:
- Traditional BSN: June 1
- Accelerated BSN: End of July
Nursing coursework begins
- Traditional BSN: August
- Accelerated BSN: August

Spring entry

Indianapolis and Fort Wayne only

Applications available online:
- Traditional BSN: July 15 to November 15
- Accelerated BSN: July 15 to November 15
Priority deadline for course completion:
- Accelerated BSN: Mid-December
Notifications sent to students:
- Traditional BSN: December 15
- Accelerated BSN: End of December
Nursing coursework begins
- Traditional BSN: January
- Accelerated BSN: January

Summer entry

Accelerated BSN program only

Applications available online: January 15 to March 15
Priority deadline for course completion: Mid-March
Notifications sent to students: End of March
Nursing coursework begins: May

For Accelerated BSN: 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.

Learning outcomes

No matter which BSN program is right for you, you’ll graduate with skills, practical experience, and knowledge that will prepare you to thrive in the changing healthcare landscape. Our programs all value critical thinking, effective communication, accountable leadership and management, holistic, individual, family, community, and population-centered nursing care, and more.

Licensure

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

More information about applying for RN 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.

Get state-by-state licensure requirements on the NCSBN website

If you have questions regarding licensure, please contact IU School of Nursing Student Services at 317-274-2806.

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