RN to BSN | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Program Overview

Professional nursing for the individual, the family and community creates complex challenges in the ever-changing health care arena. The School of Nursing offers an exciting BSN degree program to help you meet these challenges. The courses are accessible on the web, so you have access to academic education by computer at work or at home, wherever or whenever you want to study. Our faculty are ready to build on your experience by examining new trends and theories, exploring critical issues, emphasizing applicable professional nursing practices and incorporating concepts of holistic care.

Program Length

Upon completion of prerequisite courses, the RN to BSN program can be completed in 2-3 semesters or 30 semester credit hours.

Program Cost

Current tuition information can be found here or by contacting Student Business Services from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST at (806) 743-7867. Estimated costs can be found in the school catalog under "Financial Information". Additional course fees will apply.

Financial Aid

Applicants interested in applying for financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships) upon admittance to the School of Nursing must complete a Free Application for Federal Student aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The School of Nursing requires a FAFSA on file to be eligible for scholarships offered by the school.

Financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships) are available upon admittance to the School of Nursing. Additional information may be found at the Financial Aid Office website.

Articulation Agreement

Articulation Agreements are made between the School of Nursing and community colleges to promote a seamless transition between associate's degree graduates and their move to a university. It identifies each school's required coursework so students take all necessary courses. Click here for a list of current Articulation Agreements between the TTUHSC School of Nursing and other schools.

Early Decision Admissions

Admission Requirements

Overview

All applicants will be reviewed in an individual and holistic manner. No single factor will determine a student's admission.
Although academic criteria (cumulative GPA, grades earned in science courses, and failed/repeated courses) are important factors in admission consideration, additional non-academic information is also important.
Note: International students with F1 and F2 status are not eligible to apply to an online program.
All applicants who receive offers of admission will be required to consent to a criminal background check. A history of criminal conduct or convictions may result in withdrawal of the admission offer. See Criminal Background Checks section of the School of Nursing Student Handbook for the School policy. No student will be allowed to matriculate without a cleared criminal background check.

Academic Admission Criteria

Current RN License that is active and in good standing, without any restrictions or stipulations
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Minimum cumulative nursing GPA of 2.5 or higher
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better prior to beginning the program.
Students must have NCLEX results prior to enrollment.
A Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required unless a degree has been earned from an accredited university in the U.S.
All general education requirements (core curriculum) and prerequisites must be documented on official transcripts prior to enrollment in nursing courses.

Non-Academic Admission Considerations

Prior enrollment within the Texas Tech University System
Permanent resident of TTUHSC service area county
First generation university student
Bilingual
Prior practice as a Registered Nurse
Military service

Application

Although the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is part of the Texas Tech University System, legally it is a separate institution from Texas Tech University. Therefore, students applying to the TTUHSC School of Nursing RN-BSN program must apply directly to the School of Nursing via the TTUHSC online application.

Deadlines

Semester	Application Open	Application Close
Fall Admission	Decemember 15th	August 3rd
Spring Admission	May 1st	December 14th
Summer Admission	September 15th	April 13th

Application Cycle

Admission is on a rolling basis and is divided into the Admission Review Periods as outlined below.
To be reviewed for a particular periods, all application materials must be submitted and complete by the indicated date.
All students who meet the required deadline for the review period will have the same chance of being offered admission to the program regardless of whether the application was received at the beginning or end of the review period.
You need to have all prerequisites completed or proof of enrollment provided in order to receive an offer of admission. All prerequisites must be completed and proof sent to Coordinator prior to the first day of class.
If the application is not complete and submitted, your application will not be reviewed.

Admission Decisions

An admission decision can fall into one of the categories below:

Offered admission
Offered admission with contingent for coursework needed
Offered admission with provisional NCLEX needed
Denied admission

Important Reminder About Transcripts

Once you have submitted your application, transcripts must be mailed directly from ALL colleges or universities attended to:

TTUHSC School of Nursing
3601 4th Street MS 6264
Lubbock, TX 79430-6264
All students admitted to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center must provide a final transcript of all previous work at other institutions directly to the office of the Registrar, no later than the last day of the first term in which they are enrolled.

Office of the Registrar
3601 4th Street MS 8310
Lubbock, TX 79430-6264
Note: Transcripts will not be accepted with a print date over a year old from the date received.

Financial Aid, Loans and Scholarships

Applicants interested in applying for financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships) upon admittance to the School of Nursing must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The School of Nursing requires a FAFSA on file to be eligible for scholarships offered by the school.

Additional information can be found at the Financial Aid Office website. Lena Hooker, Senior Financial Aid Advisor can be reached at 806-743-2300 or lena.hooker@ttuhsc.edu.

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