Accelerated BSN program
Embarking on a journey to become a nurse is both exciting and life changing. At the Orvis School of Nursing, our accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed for students who are ready to dive into an intensive 16-month pathway to achieve their nursing goals.
Admission requirements
To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet all of the following requirements.
- Be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno for the term in which you are applying;
- Submit all official transcripts to the University’s Office of Admissions and Records; and
- Complete required coursework with a minimum grade of C.
Required coursework
- CHEM 121A/L*
- BIO 189*
- BIOL 223A/L*
- BIOL 224A/L*
- BIOL 251A/L*
- NUTR 223*
- HDFS 201*
- MATH 126 or higher*
- Communication*
- NURS 407*
Additional prerequisite coursework
- ENGL 102
- CH 201 or CH 202
- CH 203 or U.S. Constitution
- PSC 100 or Nevada Constitution
- PSY 101, ANTH 101, SOC 101, or WMST 101
- Fine arts course approved for CO7
- Global context course approved for CO11
- Capstone course approved for CO13
- Statistics
*Courses marked with an asterisk are used to calculate your admissions GPA. A minimum admissions GPA of 3.00 is required to apply.
Please note:
- Up to 16 prerequisite credits may be in progress at the time of application, with no more than four science credits pending.
- Earn a minimum score of 65 percent on the ATI TEAS exam, taken within one year prior to application. The exam measures academic readiness in reading, mathematics, science, and English.
For additional details, review the prerequisite checklist.
Application deadlines
Fall 2026
Application opens (8 a.m.): January 19, 2026
Application closes (5 p.m.): February 9, 2026
TEAS test window: December 1, 2024 to January 18, 2026
TEAS results deadline (by midnight): January 18, 2026
Spring 2027
To be announced.
Fall 2027
To be announced.
Accelerated BSN application process
Ready to get started? Follow these steps to apply to the accelerated BSN program at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Step 1: Complete prerequisite courses
Complete all required prerequisite courses with a grade of 'C' or higher.
- Review the list of required courses and ensure you meet the requirements.
- Plan your schedule to complete any outstanding prerequisites.
Note: You can have up to 16 credits in progress when you apply, with no more than four science credits pending.
Step 2: Apply to the University (if not currently enrolled)
Apply to the University in the semester during which the nursing application is completed. For example, students seeking admission to the Fall 2026 nursing cohort must be admitted for Spring 2026.
Step 3: Take the TEAS exam
Complete the ATI TEAS exam with a minimum score of 65%. This must be taken within one year before your application date.
- Register for the TEAS exam through the ATI website.
- Choose "ATI Remote Proctor – Nursing" and select your test date.
- After completing the exam, request to have your transcript sent to "U of NV Reno" via your ATI student account.
- Prepare to meet or exceed the score requirement.
Note: You may take the TEAS exam twice per application cycle, with the most recent score considered.
Step 4: Submit your Orvis School of Nursing application
Complete and submit your nursing program application within the application period.
- Complete and submit the Orvis School of Nursing program application through NursingCAS* within the application period (fee required).
- Applicants will need to create an account and then filter and add the University of Nevada, Reno nursing program.
*Search for "University of Nevada" in the NursingCAS system.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.