Nursing

Our Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is full-time and delivered in-person at both our main campus location in Radford, VA and our Roanoke location. In the Traditional BSN pathway, students attend classes in both the fall and spring semesters. 

Through the Accelerated BSN pathway, Prelicensure nursing students attend upper division nursing classes full-time in-person at our Roanoke location in fall, spring and summer semesters.

Students who plan to participate in the Accelerated BSN pathway should indicate their interest on the Prelicensure BSN Application (Competitive Admit) Form or the Intent to Progress Form prior to starting upper division nursing courses. 

In addition to completing the appropriate form, Accelerated BSN pathway students should:

• Have a cumulative college GPA of 3.25 or higher (all college coursework from accredited institutions, Radford University or otherwise, will be included in your cumulative GPA)
• Have no more than one repeat of a prerequisite course. This does not include withdrawals
• Complete the ATI TEAS exam (effective for Fall 2029 admission to upper division)

New Freshmen - Direct Admissions with Flexible Progression

Incoming new freshmen with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher are admitted directly as a Nursing major as part of the admission to Radford University. Start your admissions application now.

Progress requirements must be met to maintain eligibility in the nursing major. Review application and progression requirements on our Nursing Admission website.

Students who enter Radford under the Direct Admission program should complete the Intent to Progress Form the semester before they start upper division Nursing coursework. 

New Transfer - Pre-Nursing Admission

Incoming transfer students interested in the Pre-Licensure BSN should apply to Radford University as a Pre-Nursing student. A cumulative 3.0 GPA across all colleges attended is required for admission to the Pre-Nursing program.

Pre-Nursing applicants for fall semester entry who do not have an overall 3.0 GPA will have the opportunity to be put on a waitlist for a second review with mid-term or final grades. If their GPA does not improve, the student will need to choose another major for admissions consideration.

After students are accepted as a Pre-Nursing student, they will complete all pre-requisite courses and general education requirements then complete the Prelicensure BSN Application (Competitive Admit) Form prior to starting upper division coursework.  Review application requirements and deadlines on our Nursing Admission website.

Expense	Estimated Cost	Notes
Tuition and fees	Visit the Office of the Bursar for tuition options.
Clinical Clearance	$600	(Examples: background check, Castle Branch, CB Bridges, Physical, vaccinations, etc.)
ATI	$2,000	(NCLEX prep, practice tests, electronic textbook)
Textbooks	$1,500	(Other purchase or rental options available)
Supplies	$325	(Examples: stethoscope, skills pack, BP cuff, scissors, etc)
Uniforms	$350	(Examples: shoes, scrubs, lab coat, etc.)
Graduation Costs	$100-$400	(Examples: cap and gown, nursing pin, composite picture, etc.)
NCLEX and State Board of Nursing Application	$400

*Costs are approximated and subject to change.

Are you already a Registered Nurse? A fast-track to the BSN is available through an online, 7-week session format for working professionals designed to be completed in as few as 10 months. Learn more about Radford University’s RN to BSN online program.

Students admitted to Radford University wishing to enter the post-licensure RN-to-BSN track must meet eligibility through one of two options.

Option 1

The student:

• Holds an associate degree or diploma in nursing
• Holds a current unencumbered RN license, AND
• Has completed all nursing pre-requisites (or equivalencies) with a grade of "C" or better

Option 2

The student:

• Is actively enrolled in a VCCS AAS in a nursing program,
• Has completed one year of the nursing program
• Has a 2.5 cumulative GPA on all nursing courses attempted and on all cumulative college work, AND
• Has completed all nursing pre-requisites (or equivalencies) with a grade of "C" or better