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Admission

While the Indiana University School of Nursing will accept associate degree or diploma prepared registered nurses from nursing programs that have been nationally or regionally accredited, Indiana University campuses do not allow transfer of general education credits from nationally accredited higher education institutions. Only general education credits from regionally accredited higher education institutions will be accepted to count toward Indiana University degree completion requirements.

For a complete and updated listing of Indiana University Transfer Credit Standards please click here. This page outlines Indiana University standards for the acceptance of transfer credit, including the university policy against the acceptance of transfer credit from nationally accredited institutions. Additional guidance can also be obtained by contacting the University Transfer Office at (317)-274-8000 or uto@iu.edu.

Registered nurses seeking admission to the Indiana University School of Nursing apply to IU Online anytime throughout the academic year.
How to Apply

  1. Apply for admission in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. An online application can be obtained at
    the RN to BSN Website here

  2. Transfer of credit from other colleges or universities is completed at the time of admission to the university by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Transfer credit will be awarded for courses with a minimum grade of C, if courses being transferred are essentially equivalent to required course work. Official transcripts, verifying previous academic background, are required to complete the transfer process. The Office of Online Education will request a transcript on your behalf.

To be eligible to apply to the RN to BSN Degree Completion Option, students must meet the following requirements:
 

RN Admission

  1. Associate degree or diploma prepared registered nurses who graduated from an accredited nursing program are eligible to apply to the BSN Degree Completion Option and will be accepted if they meet the published admission criteria.
  2. To be eligible to apply to the RN to BSN Degree Completion Option the student must:
    1. Have graduated from a nationally or regionally accredited nursing program.
    2. Be admitted to a designated campus as a degree-seeking student
    3. Have a current, unencumbered RN license
    4. Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in the student’s prior nursing degree program (the ASN or diploma)
    5. Complete required general education course competencies with a grade of C or above; a grade of C- is not acceptable. Students may attempt a course only twice in order to obtain a grade of C or above to meet the competency requirement.
  3. The application for the RN to BSN Degree Completion Option requires the completion of the following:
    1. University application completed through IU Online
    2. Verification of unencumbered RN license
  4. Existing School of Nursing policies related to the BSN admission application and degree pertain to RN students pursuing a BSN degree. This includes, but is not limited to, progression and graduation policies. The following exceptions apply:
    1. All but nine general education credits must be completed before enrolling in nursing courses
    2. Nursing courses must be completed within four years
  5. Comply with immunization requirements.  Failure to meet immunization requirements will prevent participation in practicum experiences. 
  6. Provide proof of current CPR certification and health insurance coverage
  7. Purchase a national criminal background report from the Certified Background Company.

Last updated March 2024