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Traditional accelerated 16-month BSN program

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The Fall 2025 application opens at 8 a.m. January 20, 2025 and closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025. ATI TEAS exam must be taken between December 1, 2023 and January 19, 2025, and exam results must be sent to the University by midnight on January 19, 2025. One-hour Zoom information session, Monday, January 13, 2025, at 4 p.m. (PST). Please email osnadvising@unr.edu for the Zoom link.

Nursing students in the lab

Application deadlines:

  • Fall 2025
    • ATI TEAS exam must be taken between December 1, 2023 and January 19, 2025.
    • ATI TEAS exam results must be received by midnight on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
    • Application opens at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025.
    • Application closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025.
  • Spring 2026
    • ATI TEAS exam must be taken between August 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025.
    • ATI TEAS exam results must be received by midnight on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
    • Application opens at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2025.
    • Application closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2025.
  • Fall 2026
    • ATI TEAS exam must be taken between December 1, 2024, and January 18, 2026.
    • ATI TEAS exam results must be sent to the University by midnight on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
    • Application opens at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026.
    • Application closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026.

How to apply: Follow the application steps below.

More information: For full program information, including learning outcomes, see our .

Admissions requirements

  • GPA: Minimum of 3.0 in select prerequisite courses.
  • Prerequisites: Complete all required courses with at least a C grade. Refer to our prerequisite list for details.
  • Science Courses: Must be taken within the last 7 years.
  • Up to 16 credits in progress allowed, with no more than four science credits in progress.

Note: Organic Chemistry is no longer required as of March 2023.

Class repeat policy:

  • Up to three attempts per course are allowed.
  • Only the most recent letter grade will be considered in GPA calculations.
  • Grades of W, R, or AD count as attempts.

TEAS exam registration:

  1. Register through the .
  2. Choose "ATI Remote Proctor – Nursing" and select your test date.
  3. After completing the exam, request to have your transcript sent to "U of NV Reno" via your ATI student account.

TEAS exam details:

  • Minimum score: 65%
  • ATI TEAS exam must be taken within one year prior to the opening application date.
  • Applicants may take the TEAS exam twice per application and the latest exam score will be used.
  • Results are valid for one year.

Application steps

1. Apply to the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­

  • To be eligible for any Orvis School of Nursing BSN program, you must first be admitted to the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ for the semester in which you are applying to Orvis.
    • If applying in September: You must be an active Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ student for the current Fall semester.
    • If applying in January: You must be an active Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ student for the current Spring semester.
  • Ensure your transcripts, including any in-progress coursework, are submitted and evaluated by the University admissions office, as this is required.
  • University application deadlines for transfer students:
    • Fall Semester: July 1
    • Spring Semester: December 1

2. Apply to the BSN Program:

3. Admissions process:

  • Applications meeting minimum requirements are evaluated using a point-based matrix.
  • The top 96 applicants receive provisional admission.
  • In case of a tie, healthcare experience, TEAS exam score, and pre-nursing GPA are used as tie breakers.
  • Conditional on completion of prerequisites with a C or above, negative drug screening, and acceptable background check.

For additional information or questions, contact us at osnadvising@unr.edu.

The Orvis School of Nursing is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity.