• Must currently be a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Completely online!
• Program is offered 3 times per year - January, May, and August  
• Can be completed on a full time, part time or less than part time basis
• RN to BSN students are awarded 48 advanced placement credits
• Please note:  Due to requirements for state authorization to provide distance learning outside the state of Virginia, we are currently only accepting RN-BSN applicants from Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, North Carolina and West Virginia.

• All coursework must be completed with a “C-” or higher from an accredited institution.
• Sentara College does not expire general education courses.
• General education courses are not offered at Sentara College.

First Time Degree Seeking Students Include:
- Students who do not hold a liberal arts degree (i.e. Associate of Science, Associate of Art, or Bachelor's Degrees).
- Students who hold a Diploma in Nursing.
- Students with a technical degree as defined by the Department of Education (i.e. Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Occupational Science, etc).

Second Degree Seeking Students Include:
- Students who hold an Associate of Art, Associate of Science, Associate of Art & Science, or a Bachelor's Degree. 

General Education Requirements
First Time Degree Seeking:
“X” classes need to be completed along with 1 other “O” classes to apply

Second Degree Seeking:
“X” classes need to be completed to apply

All remaining “O” classes for both First Time Degree and Second Degree Seeking students must be completed prior to beginning the Nursing Program.

For transcripts reviews, please join us for an Academic Planning and Information Session or online WebEx.

Any foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES approved organization first.
Please click here for information on local college general education equivalents.

1. There are no deadlines to apply.  Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis (rolling admissions).  Submit the application along with $185 (administrative processing fee and class deposit) and college transcripts.

2. No preadmission testing is required.

3. ALL official transcripts for all general education course requirements due prior to beginning coursework with Sentara College.  Students will not be allowed to start classes unless the College has official transcripts.

• In-state and Out-of-State tuition, fees, and expenses are the same.
• Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.  GI Bill and VA Benefits can also be used.  Please see our Financial Aid page for more information.
• Additional expenses such as textbooks and supplies are the responsibility of the student. 

Please note:  Tuition and Fees are subject to change without notice.

Total program tuition - SENTARA EMPLOYEES = $8,580 (26 credits); NON-SENTARA EMPLOYEES = $12,532 (26 credits)
Book costs (new) - approximately $1,443

If you would like to receive an estimate on your total out-of-pocket expenses to attend Sentara College of Health Sciences’ RN to BSN Program, link to the Net Price Calculator to get started.