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Registered Nurse-Bachelor of Science in Nursing

HyFlex at Your Pace

Take your nursing career to the next level with the University of Houston-Clear Lake's accredited RN-BSN program. Designed for Registered Nurses who've completed an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing, our program offers unmatched flexibility and innovation with our HyFlex learning option. This unique approach allows you to choose how you attend classes—whether in-person, online, synchronously, or asynchronously—giving you the freedom to learn in a way that fits your busy life.

What's more, our program is ideal for international students who can benefit from face-to-face learning opportunities. Graduates emerge as effective, transformational leaders ready to manage in diverse healthcare settings. Plus, upon completion, you can seamlessly transition into our MSN program to continue advancing your education and career.

Learn More About The RN-BSN Nursing Program

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To speak with the admissions team by phone, please call 281-212-1690 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Program Benefits

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

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
Health Policy

Join a top-ranked program that's shaping the future of nursing. Your next step starts here.

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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
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
Application Materials
- Apply online (Apply as a Transfer Student)
- $45 (Domestic) $75 (International) non-refundable application fee
- Submit official transcripts from every college attended.
Deadline

Application for admission into the RN-BSN Program follows the same deadline as the UHCL general admissions dates.
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

*Applicants currently enrolled in a Registered Nurse Associate or Diploma Nursing Program and expecting to graduate in the spring or summer before the fall semester admission may apply to the UHCL RN-BSN program for "Conditional Acceptance." Conditional students can register for up to two nursing courses, but they must pass the NCLEX-RN™ by the 10th week of their first semester to continue in the program.

Degree Requirements

Understanding the courses required for your degree at the University of Houston-Clear Lake is key to planning your education. The buttons below provide access to the full degree requirements and offer insight into your academic journey. If you're currently attending a Texas community college, click on the "Transfer Guide" button to see which courses you can take at your local college and transfer to UHCL to complete your degree

Registered Nurse, B.S.N.Transfer Guide (PDF)

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
Summer 2025

Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 21
Summer II Final - June 27
Fall 2025

Priority - August 1
Final - August 11
Returning UHCL Students - August 13
Spring 2026

Priority - December 1
Final - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 7

International Deadlines
Fall

Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by June 1

Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by July 15
Spring

Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by October 1

Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by December 15
Summer*

Freshman - Application Not Accepted for Summer Semester.

Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by May 1

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

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.

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UHCL Online

Bayou Building, Room 1406
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611

Make the most of a hectic schedule and study from home or the office through UHCL Online, offering the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.

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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