University of Virginia School of Nursing: Admissions

Applying to U.VA.

Congratulations on your decision to pursue nursing education at the University of Virginia School of Nursing! We offer exceptional programs for students who want to become a nurse, as well as advanced programs for RNs who want to advance in the profession. The options are many, and the quality remains consistently high across programs. The University of Virginia is consistently ranked as one of the top two public universities in the United States, and the School of Nursing—well-ranked in its own right--is an integral part of a world-class Health System.

Find your path of entry into one of our programs below, and click to learn more about our offerings.

Undergraduate

You're a high school graduate, or will be soon (Traditional BSN program for first-year entry)
You're a transfer student from another major or another college or university (External Transfer Program)
You're a current U.Va. student from another major (Internal Transfer Program)
You’re a registered nurse (RN) with an associates degree or diploma and would like to advance your career or professional commitment to nursing (RN-to-BSN program)

Graduate

You have a bachelor's or graduate degree in a field other than nursing and are looking for a career change (Direct Entry MSN: Clinical Nurse Leader program)
You have a BSN degree and want to advance your nursing career with a master's degree (MSN program)
You have a MSN degree, and seek certification in an additional nursing specialty (Certificate programs)
You have a BSN or master's degree in nursing and want a doctoral degree in nursing or nursing practice (PhD or DNP programs)
You have a BSN or MSN degree and want to take a course on a non-degree basis (Visiting Student Status)
You want to do post-doctoral work in nursing (post-doctoral fellowships)
You are a nurse outside the United States and want to take classes at UVa (International Visiting Student)

More Admissions Info

Admissions Deadlines

Most nursing degree programs have specific admission application deadlines. You are welcome to submit the online application before the dates listed below. The undergraduate, Direct Entry MSN: Clinical Nurse Leader, and Doctor of Nursing Practice admissions committees start reviewing files after the set deadlines. The other graduate programs operate on a rolling admissions basis.

Because the MSN and Certificate programs operate on a rolling admissions basis, spaces fill up early. It is best to apply for these programs well before the deadline below.

Admission Deadlines
BSN	November 1 (Early Action deadline) January 1 (regular deadline)
PhD in Nursing	December 15
RN-BSN & Undergraduate Transfer MSN & Certificate Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)	March 1
Direct Entry MSN: Clinical Nurse Leader		October 1

Open Houses & Information Sessions

Thank you for your interest in the School of Nursing. We host general information sessions about the undergraduate and graduate programs throughout the year. These sessions provide information on the school's academic programs, admissions requirements, and financial aid along with break-out sessions with faculty and students. A tour of the nursing school is also conducted. These information sessions are held in the Claude Moore Nursing Education Building - click here for parking information and directions.

Note that parking is free after 5:00pm on weekdays or all day weekends in the McLeod Hall garage. We encourage visitors to park in the McLeod Garage for the information sessions. Parking at the UVA Medical Center garage is for patients only. Parking is available at the Central Grounds Parking Garage (but plan on a 15-20 minutes to walk from the Central Grounds garage to the School of Nursing).

The next sessions will be held on the following dates:

Time & Location
Saturday, February 25	9am-12pm, Claude Moore Nursing Education Building
Saturday, April 21	9am-12pm, Claude Moore Nursing Education Building
Saturday, June 16	9am-12pm, Claude Moore Nursing Education Building
Saturday, July 21	9am-12pm, Claude Moore Nursing Education Building

In addition, for those looking for more specialized information about specific programs, the Internal Transfer, RN-to-BSN, DNP, and PhD program directors also host information sessions during the academic year about their respective programs. All of these sessions will be held in McLeod Hall. The dates/times for these sessions are:

Internal Transfer Info Sessions (for those who are already UVa students). All sessions will meet in room 1008 of the Claude Moore Nursing Education Building. Please click here to RSVP.	Time & Location
Tuesday, February 21	3:30pm, Claude Moore Nursing Education Building, Room 1008
Wednesday, February 29	1pm, Claude Moore Nursing Education Building, Room 1008
Tuesday, March 20	4pm, Claude Moore Nursing Education Building, Room 1008
Friday, April 6	12pm, Claude Moore Nursing Education Building, Room 1008
Monday, April 23	2pm, Claude Moore Nursing Education Building, Room 1008

Doctoral Program Info Session (DNP and PhD) - Please click here to RSVP.	Time & Location
Tuesday, March 13	5pm in Lobby of Claude Moore Nursing Education Building
Tuesday, April 3	5pm in Lobby of Claude Moore Nursing Education Building
Tuesday, May 1	5pm in Lobby of Claude Moore Nursing Education Building

Admissions Chatroom

The Assistant Dean for Admisisons & Financial Aid hosts weekly session in the Admissions & Student Services chatroom each semester. The dates/times for these are posted on the Chatroom login page. Pop in and learn more about the undergraduate or graduate programs, the admissions requirements, financial aid, career prospects, or anything that is on your mind.

Clay Hysell, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, will host these chats most Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 8-9pm Eastern time. Undergraduate applicants are encouraged to attend the Wednesday chats, and graduate applicants are welcome on the Tuesday chats.

Graduate Admissions & Recruitment Travel

Representatives of the Office of Admissions & Student Services attend conferences, and visit area hospitals, colleges, and universities to provide information about our academic programs. Please contact Clay Hysell at: hysell@virginia.edu for more information about his prospective travel, or say hello at any of the following events.

February 4	Virginia Student Nurse Association	Charlottesville, VA
February 8	VNA Legislative Day	Richmond, VA
March 5	Centra Southside Medical Center	Farmville, VA
March 8-10	Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners	Hot Springs, VA
March 25-29	Assembly of Operating Room Nurses (AORN)	New Orleans, LA
April 11-14	National Student Nurse Association (NSNA)	Pittsburgh, PA
May 21-24	American Association of Critical Care Nurses: NTI	Orlando, FL
June 20-23	American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)	Orlando, FL
June 24-26	Association of Womens Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)	Washington, DC
July 19 - 21	National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)	Orlando, FL