Registered Nurse-Bachelor of Science in Nursing
HyFlex at Your Pace
University of Houston-Clear Lake's accredited RN-BSN program is ranked among top nursing
programs in Texas and the U.S. by the Nursing Schools Almanac. Our new HyFlex learning option gives you added flexibility to register for required Nursing courses
and choose whether to attend face-to-face or online, synchronously or asynchronously,
all within the same course. Request an appointment with an Enrollment Counselor now.
Program benefits include:
- Complete the program in 30 upper nursing credit hours
- Choose from full-time and part-time course options
- Graduate in 2-3 semesters as a full-time student
- A dedicated nursing advisor and mentor
- Small class sizes
- Highly qualified faculty up to the Doctorate (Ph.D.) prepared level
- Low tuition and scholarship opportunities
Virtual RN-BSN Information Session
Learn more about the RN-BSN Nursing program. Application fees will be waived for prospective students who register. Only $45 will be waived for International Applicants.
Register Online
Register By Phone
For registration assistance or to speak with the admissions team by phone, please call 281-212-1690 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Excel in Nursing Leadership
Our curriculum prepares leaders for the future of healthcare in the areas of:
- Evidence-based Practice
- Legal and Ethical Standards
- Technology Integration
- Public and Community Health
- Healthcare Management
Admission Requirements
The RN-BSN program is designed specifically for licensed registered nurses seeking a seamless accelerated BSN degree. For more information regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Enrollment Services at UHCL at Pearland at plenrollment@uhcl.edu or 281-212-1690.
- RN-BSN Requirements and Deadlines
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Admission Requirements
- An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or AAS) or Diploma in Nursing
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all college course work attempted
- Complete Anatomy and Physiology I, II and Microbiology with a grade of C or better and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Complete all lower level nursing courses with a grade of C or better and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- A current RN license granted in the United States
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Application Materials
- Apply online (Apply as a Transfer Student)
- $45 (Domestic) $75 (International) non-refundable application fee
*Attend a nursing info session or Open House event for a $45 fee waiver - Submit official transcripts from every college attended.
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Deadline
Application for admission into the RN-BSN Program follows the same deadline as the UHCL general admissions dates.
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Address
Please send your documents to one of the following addresses:
UHCL at Pearland
Office of Enrollment Services
1200 Pearland Parkway
Pearland, TX 77581
Office of Admissions
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd., Box 13
Houston, TX 77058-1002
Degree Requirements
This degree has a specific set of courses you’ll need to complete before you can graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Learn more about the classes that will help you complete the requirements of this degree.
Registered Nurse, B.S.N.
Cost Information
Investigate the direction of your future with this look into the prospective costs of a degree from UHCL.
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Deadlines for Applying
- Transfer Deadlines
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Spring 2024Priority - December 1
Final - January 8
Returning UHCL Students - January 10 -
Summer 2024Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 22
Summer II Final - June 28 -
Fall 2024Priority - August 1
Final - August 12
Returning UHCL Students - August 14
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Deadline - May 1
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Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
UH-Clear Lake at Pearland
1200 Pearland Pkwy
Pearland, Texas 77581
Phone: 281-212-1700
Since 2010, University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland has proudly served as an upper-level institution serving juniors, seniors, and graduate students in fields like business and behavioral science.
Accreditations and Distinctions
The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
Email: info@acenursing.org
Web: www.acenursing.org
Registered Nurse-Bachelor of Science in Nursing Faculty

Karen Alexander
Director of Nursing and Associate Professor,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-212-1627
Email: alexanderk@uhcl.edu
Office: HSB 226

Nisha Mathews
Assistant Professor of Nursing,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-212-1625
Email: mathewsn@uhcl.edu
Office: HSB 227
Additional Information
UHCL RN-BSN Graduation and Job Placement Assessment Data
Completion Rate
100% — 2023-2023 (Fall and Spring) Graduates
Job Placement Rate
100% — Fall 2023 Graduates
100% — Spring 2023 Graduates
Alvin Community College (ACC) ADN Nursing Student Information
Alvin Community College (ACC) ADN nursing students interested in the co-enrollment option should directly apply to UHCL's Office of Admissions no later than the completion of the first or second semester of being enrolled in the ACC-ADN program of study.