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The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation has a long history of innovation in nursing education. UTA's high-quality nursing online curriculum has one of the state's highest graduation and licensure rates. Graduation and first-time National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates exceed 90%.
The College of Nursing offers an innovative, accelerated BSN program. Key elements of UTA's BSN Accelerated Online program include:
The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies reported the state's demand for full-time registered nurses in 2018 exceeded supply by approximately 28,000. This gap is predicted to increase to more than 57,000 by 2032. Despite this increasing shortage, Texas nursing schools turned away approximately 14,000 qualified applicants in 2020 due to lack of funding, available faculty and clinical slots.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare a competent, self-directed, general practitioner of nursing who can assume increasing responsibility and leadership in the delivery of nursing care. For individuals seeking to become a registered nurse, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program provides the broad educational preparation necessary to make an efficient transition into the complex world of healthcare. In consideration of the preparation of a general practitioner, all individuals who apply for admission and are enrolled in the undergraduate program must be able to perform the essential functions required of a registered nurse.
To become an RN, students must:
Acceptance to the upper division nursing program is highly competitive.
Patient care:
The 51 credit-hour online BSN program is an accelerated program with courses that vary in length from 5 to 14 weeks. Once accepted into the program, students must complete the required courses in the exact sequence prescribed by the College of Nursing. While course content is delivered in an online format, students will be assigned to complete their required supervised clinical experiences at a clinical site located in one of the following Texas metropolitan areas. Clinical locations for new students may vary each semester.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare a competent, self-directed, general practitioner of nursing who can assume increasing responsibility and leadership in the delivery of nursing care. For individuals seeking to become a registered nurse, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program provides the broad educational preparation necessary to make an efficient transition into the complex world of healthcare. In consideration of the preparation of a general practitioner, all individuals who apply for admission and are enrolled in the undergraduate program must be able to perform the essential functions required of a registered nurse.
To become an RN, students must:
Acceptance to the upper division nursing program is highly competitive.
Patient care:
The 51 credit-hour online BSN program is an accelerated program with courses that vary in length from 5 to 14 weeks. Once accepted into the program, students must complete the required courses in the exact sequence prescribed by the College of Nursing. While course content is delivered in an online format, students will be assigned to complete their required supervised clinical experiences at a clinical site located in one of the following Texas metropolitan areas. Clinical locations for new students may vary each semester.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare a competent, self-directed, general practitioner of nursing who can assume increasing responsibility and leadership in the delivery of nursing care. For individuals seeking to become a registered nurse, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program provides the broad educational preparation necessary to make an efficient transition into the complex world of healthcare. In consideration of the preparation of a general practitioner, all individuals who apply for admission and are enrolled in the undergraduate program must be able to perform the essential functions required of a registered nurse.
To become an RN, students must:
Acceptance to the upper division nursing program is highly competitive.
Patient care:
The 51 credit-hour online BSN program is an accelerated program with courses that vary in length from 5 to 14 weeks. Once accepted into the program, students must complete the required courses in the exact sequence prescribed by the College of Nursing. While course content is delivered in an online format, students will be assigned to complete their required supervised clinical experiences at a clinical site located in one of the following Texas metropolitan areas. Clinical locations for new students may vary each semester.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare a competent, self-directed, general practitioner of nursing who can assume increasing responsibility and leadership in the delivery of nursing care. For individuals seeking to become a registered nurse, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program provides the broad educational preparation necessary to make an efficient transition into the complex world of healthcare. In consideration of the preparation of a general practitioner, all individuals who apply for admission and are enrolled in the undergraduate program must be able to perform the essential functions required of a registered nurse.
To become an RN, students must:
Acceptance to the upper division nursing program is highly competitive.
Patient care:
The 51 credit-hour online BSN program is an accelerated program with courses that vary in length from 5 to 14 weeks. Once accepted into the program, students must complete the required courses in the exact sequence prescribed by the College of Nursing. While course content is delivered in an online format, students will be assigned to complete their required supervised clinical experiences at a clinical site located in one of the following Texas metropolitan areas. Clinical locations for new students may vary each semester.
Residents of certain states may not be eligible to enroll in all UTA accelerated online programs. See program map for details. Currently enrolled students who reside in ineligible states will need approval to continue uninterrupted in their programs in accordance with applicable state laws. Approval is not guaranteed.
UTA offers a wide variety of nursing programs online. Check out all of our online nursing programs.
The baccalaureate, master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate program in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at The University of Texas at Arlington are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing students with a quality, affordable education. That's why this online program offers pay-by-the course options. Tuition listed is for upper division courses only, and financial aid may be available for students who qualify.
Course Type | Per Program | Per Course* | Per Credit Hour |
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Natural Sciences (4 credit hours) | - | $1,448 | $362 |
Other General Courses (3 credit hours) | - | $1086 | $362 |
Nursing Preparatory Courses (NURS 2300, NURS-UL 3366, and NURS-UL 3365) | - | $1,275 | $425 |
BSN Prelicensure program | $21,675 | Varies by credit hour | $425 |
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BSN online graduate
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online program offers multiple start dates to accommodate your professional and personal schedule. Please view the full calendar for information about start dates and deadlines for the lower-division prerequisite and upper-division nursing courses.
Course Start | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Session |
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8/19/24 | 7/26/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/14/24 | 8/16/24 | Fall I |
10/14/24 | 9/13/24 | 9/27/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/11/24 | Fall II |
1/6/25 | 12/13/24 | 12/27/24 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | Spring I |
3/31/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/14/25 | 3/26/25 | 3/28/25 | Spring III |
5/19/25 | 4/18/25 | 5/2/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/16/25 | Summer I |
8/18/25 | 7/18/25 | 8/1/25 | 8/13/25 | 8/15/25 | Fall I |
10/13/25 | 9/12/25 | 9/26/25 | 10/8/25 | 10/10/25 | Fall II |
Course Start | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Session |
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8/19/24 | 8/14/24 | 8/16/24 | Fall I |
10/14/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/11/24 | Fall II |
1/6/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | Spring I |
3/31/25 | 3/26/25 | 3/28/25 | Spring III |
5/19/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/16/25 | Summer I |
8/18/25 | 8/13/25 | 8/15/25 | Fall I |
10/13/25 | 10/8/25 | 10/10/25 | Fall II |
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation admission process is the first step toward changing your life and enriching the lives of others. Familiarize yourself with these admission requirements, along with information on required documentation.
General and Prerequisite Course Requirements for Applicants With at Least 24 Credit Hours of Transfer Work
To be admitted to the BSN degree program, prospective students must:
General and Prerequisite Course Requirements for Applicants With Fewer Than 24 Credit Hours of Transfer Work
To be admitted to the BSN degree program, prospective students must:
College of Nursing Requirements
BSN Prelicensure students admitted to UTA Fall 2017 and after—as freshmen or transfer students—are required to take the TEAS exam for their standardized admission exam to the BSN Prelicensure program. Students advised by their BSN Academic Advisor prior to the Fall 2017 semester can take the TEAS exam. If needing the TEAS exam for admission to a different university's nursing program, verify with that institution what sections and scores may be needed for admission.
Specific admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
At this time, the program is only open to United States Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), and individuals who hold an H1-B Visa or other valid U.S. work visa.
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Students applying to the online accelerated BSN program must have completed 70 credit hours (22 courses) of lower-division requirements for the program prior to starting the upper division courses in the program. Students may complete most prerequisite courses prior to the application deadline, and certain prerequisite and nursing preparatory courses may be completed during the semester of application and one semester after the application deadline. The required upper division nursing elective must be completed prior to starting the upper division portion of the program.
Admission Process
BSN applications must be submitted by the BSN application deadline; there are no exceptions. If applying as a new UT Arlington student, allow ample time for the admission process. Admissions processed after the BSN application deadline may result in a delayed application and subsequent denial from the upper-division nursing program.
BSN Application Deadline | BSN Application Term | UT Arlington Admit Term |
January 15 | Fall term post BSN application deadline | Fall term prior to the BSN application deadline |
June 1 | Spring term post BSN application deadline | Spring term prior to the BSN application deadline |
BSN Prelicensure Program Admission Requirements
Upper-Division Admission Resources
Additional Resources
For additional online nursing degree information, please call an enrollment specialist at 866-489-2810.