Bridge status will be granted to those applicants who have an Active RN License and have graduated from a Nursing diploma program, but who do not have an Associate of Science degree from a regionally-accredited institution. Students admitted to the Bridge path will be granted 36 college credits by validation for having successfully passed the NCLEX-RN exam and holding an active RN license.

There are two phases to the Bridge path. Phase I involves the successful completion of 39 credit hours of lower division credit as outlined below. Students accepted to the Bridge path are granted regular admission status and must complete all of the Phase I requirements before starting Phase II. During Phase II, students will begin the Bachelor of Science Completion Option coursework. It is recognized that Bridge students may transfer some credits from regionally-accredited institutions. Combined with the 36 hours of credit by validation, the Bridge student will have a total of 75 lower division credits at the completion of Phase I. The following courses are required and must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" and a cumulative GPA of 2.50:

Phase I Curriculum

Cognate Requirements

General Education Requirements