Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online
To meet today's high demand for BSN-prepared nursing professionals, the University of North Carolina Wilmington offers an accredited Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program completely online.
Program Overview
Learn more about our RN to BSN online program
The UNCW School of Nursing has been educating exceptional nurses for over four decades, as demonstrated by its accomplished alumni. In this online RN to BSN program at UNCW, you will learn from faculty with real-world nursing experience. Coursework includes a study of contemporary issues that affect professional nursing practice, gerontological nursing, community health nursing and core concepts of leadership and management.
Additional courses may be required. Please view required coursework.
In this RN to BSN online program, you will:
- Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully compete and advance into high demand healthcare areas that serve an increasing aging population
- Understand how to conduct nurse-led research in clinical issues
- Obtain a foundation for career advancement into administrative, research, consulting and teaching
- Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully compete and advance into high demand healthcare areas that serve an increasing aging population
- Understand how to conduct nurse-led research in clinical issues
- Obtain a foundation for career advancement into administrative, research, consulting and teaching
This CCNE-accredited RN to BSN program will equip you to step into a variety of roles, including:
- Case Management Nurse
- Travel Nurse
- Perinatal Educator
- ICU Nurse
- Case Management Nurse
- Travel Nurse
- Perinatal Educator
- ICU Nurse
Also available:
The School of Nursing at UNCW offers multiple online nursing degrees. View all our nursing options.
Tuition
UNCW tuition is affordable
Designed to be affordable and convenient, our tuition is an outstanding value and far less of a financial investment than many other North Carolina universities. We also offer pay-by-the-course tuition for our online programs. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year pending legislative approval. View more information on your cost of attendance.
| Program | Fees Per Credit Hour | Total Tuition & Fees* |
|---|---|---|
| RN to BSN (in-state residents) | $24.84 | $6,334.20 |
| RN to BSN (out-of-state residents) | $24.84 | $27,427.80 |
In order to make an accurate residency determination on applications for any higher education institution in North Carolina, and in compliance with state law, the University of North Carolina system now requires students to request residency classification from the new Residency Determination Service (RDS). RDS is the entity responsible for all new classifications of residency in North Carolina. Since this form and questionnaire are controlled by the State of North Carolina, and they have dedicated individuals to assist you, we would recommend you call RDS with questions you have about the process or questionnaire. Please see the contact information below:
Local number: 919-835-2290
Toll-free number: 844-319-3640
Fax number: 919-835-2427
Email: [email protected]
NOTE: For Distance Education/Extension courses that require proctored exams, there may be additional fees for the verification of student identity. Students may also be required to find an independent testing facility for these exams. Contact the course instructor for more information.
*Credit hours and tuition and fees are for nursing courses. Additional courses may be required. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be completed at UNCW. N.C. resident tuition and fees. Total tuition and fees may vary by student and are subject to change. Learn more.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Add these important dates to your calendar
The RN to BSN online program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring several start dates each year. You can get started anytime!
Please note that sessions frequently fill ahead of published deadlines. Application cycles are open until the sessions reach capacity. Due to high demand, there is no advanced notice of application closures.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/14/24 | 12/14/24 | 1/15/25 | 1/16/25 | 3/2/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/15/25 | 2/15/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/13/25 | 4/27/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/19/25 | 4/19/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/15/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/7/25 | 6/7/25 | 7/2/25 | 7/7/25 | 8/17/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/2/25 | 8/2/25 | 8/27/25 | 8/28/25 | 10/12/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/27/25 | 9/27/25 | 10/22/25 | 10/23/25 | 10/7/25 |
Students must register for courses by 5 p.m. (EST) on the registration deadline date.
Students must remit tuition payment by 10 a.m. (EST) on the tuition deadline date.
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Admissions
Check out the qualifications for our bachelor’s in nursing program
Here's a checklist of what you'll need to begin the admission process for your RN to BSN degree online:
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts
- Cumulative GPA 2.4
- Current, unencumbered RN license
- Meet UNC system high school minimum course requirements (applicants who are 21 years of age or older or who have completed 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credits are exempt from this requirement)
- Have completed or enrolled in 24 transferable undergraduate credit hours
- Have a cumulative 2.4 college GPA
- Be eligible to return to the last institution attended
- Possess the appropriate associate’s degree for the intended program and a current unencumbered license as a registered nurse
- PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must submit official transcripts—including an official high school transcript, GED, or Adult High School Diploma—unless they have already earned a Bachelor’s degree.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities are required. Electronic transcripts are preferred and can be emailed to: [email protected]. Transcripts can also be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UNCW at this address:
University of North Carolina WilmingtonOffice of Undergraduate Admissions
601 South College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403-5904
Have a question? Call us at 855-306-4734.
Military Transcripts: If applicable, request Military Transcripts to be sent to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts can be requested as follows:
- For Air University Transcripts, please review instructions here
- For Community College of the Air Force, please contact the CCAF Registrar's Office at 334-649-5080 or mail your request to:
CCAF-DES
100 South Turner Blvd
Maxwell-Gunter, AL 36114 - Joint Services Transcripts (JST): Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marine military transcripts can be requested by visiting the JST website.
Courses
Read about the online UNCW RN to BSN classes
The RN to BSN online curriculum is comprised of 9 core courses and 1 elective. To meet the residency requirements, a minimum of 31 credit hours must be completed at UNCW.
**Students taking a full-time course load throughout the program can complete it in as few as 12 months. Consult with your advisor.
