Application Process
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Step 1:
Apply for admission to Dallas College.
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Step 2: Submit your application for the RN-B.S.N. program. You must provide proof of conferred degree from an accredited Associate Degree Nursing program and provide proof of an unencumbered Texas RN license number.
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Step 3: Complete admission requirements.
- View the RN-B.S.N. program online information session (PPSX - 15MB).
- Submit official transcripts (see RN to BSN Information Packet) from all colleges and universities attended to demonstrate completion of at least 90 credit hours, including:
- Minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Provide evidence of a conferred Associate of Science degree in nursing from an accredited program of nursing — National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
- Provide evidence of completion of the 42-hour Texas core curriculum.
- Hold a current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the United States with proof of unencumbered current Texas license. Documentation must be submitted before coursework starts.
- An applicant waiting to take the NCLEX-RN may be conditionally admitted. Conditionally admitted applicants must pass the NCLEX before starting RN-B.S.N. curriculum course work.
- Complete the interest form to determine if you meet criteria. This is not the same as the application. Please note: a Senior Success Coach will contact you within two business days to review your next admissions steps.
- Submit a professional reference from a nursing supervisor/manager to
RNtoBSNProgram@DallasCollege.edu.
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Upon acceptance:
- Review the general Dallas College New Student Orientation video. Complete and submit a certificate of completion. This documentation must be uploaded to CastleBranch.
- Submit complete documentation of a current acceptable background check, urine drug test, physical exam, tuberculosis screening, required immunizations, health insurance and CPR certification. This documentation must be uploaded to CastleBranch. Urine drug test and criminal background must be acceptable to advance through the program.
Admission Deadlines
The application is open year-round. However, to start in your desired semester, you should have your application submitted by the following dates:
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Spring semester due by: Nov. 1
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Summer semester due by: April 1
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Fall semester due by: June 24
Core Curriculum
Students must be Texas core-complete before beginning the RN-B.S.N. program. During the application period, students who need to sit for the NCLEX are allowable. Admission to the RN-B.S.N. program is conditional upon the successful completion of the core courses and having an unencumbered Texas license.
Degree plan as of Jan. 1, 2023. Check the catalog for the latest version.
How To Get Started
Ready to take the leap? Complete this interest form to see if you meet the criteria.
Fill Out the Interest Form
Or, if you need some help or more information,
email our team of Student Success Coaches.
Dallas College is committed to ensuring accessibility of its digital technology and is actively working to increase the accessibility of this webpage and electronic documents. Should you experience any difficulty in accessing information on this webpage, please contact us at
RNtoBSNProgram@DallasCollege.edu or call the Allied Health Admissions Office at 972-669-6400.