Application

All students applying as an undergraduate to The Florida State University must meet the University's admissions requirements as a transfer student. If you do not hold an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public institution, we strongly encourage you to complete the University's Liberal Studies requirements before applying to the RN to BSN Program. The process of continuing or re-starting your education is involved, but it can be as easy as 1-2-3. Everything can be done online - from applying to planning the course of your education.

RN to BSN Program Application Deadline
Spring Semester: October 1
 

1: Apply to Florida State University and the College of Nursing

To be considered for admission to FSU and the College of Nursing, you must meet both the University admission requirements for an upper-division transfer student, as well as and any specific College entry requirements.

Students applying to FSU for the first time must complete 3 university applications:

1. University Application for Undergraduate Admission
2. RN to BSN Program Application
3. Supplemental Admissions Application for Online Programs

Readmission Applicants
Students who have previously attended FSU and have been absent for 2 or more consecutive semesters must complete the following applications:

1. University Application for Readmission
2. RN to BSN Program Application
3. Supplemental Admissions Application for Online Programs

 

2. Submit All Transcripts & Evaluations

Now that you've submitted all required applications, you're ready for your next step: ordering transcripts from every college or university you have attended, as well as your high school.

*Note: All transcripts must be received by the Admissions deadline for the term for which you wish to enroll.

Transcripts - U.S. Institutions
Official, sealed copies of transcripts from all colleges or universities attended at U.S. institutions, as well as your high school transcript showing proof of completion of the University's Foreign Language Entrance Requirement should be sent to:

Office of Admissions
Florida State University
A2500 University Center
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400

NOTE: Readmission applicants are only required to submit an official transcript from every college/university attended since the last enrollment at FSU.

Transcripts - Non-U.S. institutions
If you have attended any non-U.S. college or university, you must submit an official transcript (or certified copy of the official transcript) to, and have your credits evaluated by a professional service for U.S. course equivalency. The following companies offer an approved professional evaluation service:

All documents should be sent by the Admissions deadline for international applicants to:

Office of Admissions
Florida State University
A2500 University Center
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400

Status of your application and receipt of transcripts
Once your file is complete, it will be reviewed by the University Office of Admissions and the College of Nursing to determine if you are admissible.  To check the status of your application or receipt of application materials, contact the RN to BSN Program Academic Advisor.

 

Evaluation of Transcripts
FSU generally awards credit for classes (offered at a comparable level) taken at regionally accredited community colleges, universities and colleges in the U.S., and from fully recognized international institutions. An official evaluation of all college work completed will be done upon your acceptance to the University, and the decision on which courses will be applied toward University and major requirements will be a combined determination between the Office of Undergraduate Studies (for general education/liberal studies requirements) and the College of Nursing (for prerequisites and requirements specific to the major). Students who enter FSU with an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida Public institution will receive 60 hours of transferable credit toward their Bachelor's degree. For questions concerning credits accepted by FSU, contact the RN to BSN Academic Advisor.

Notice of acceptance
You will be notified by mail once a decision has been reached. If you have been accepted, this letter will tell you what is next required from you and an additional letter of acceptance from the College of Nursing will be forthcoming with specific information related to your initial enrollment and required clinical documentation.