BSN Frequently Asked Questions

The traditional track is primarily for students completing their first bachelor’s degree. Those with a prior degree may also apply. Nursing courses are completed during junior and senior years in 4 semesters (24 months).

The accelerated track is for students who already have a bachelor’s or graduate degree in an area other than nursing. Nursing courses are completed over 4 consecutive semesters (15 months).

Both the Traditional and Accelerate BSN programs are delivered predominately in person. This includes lab, clinical and simulation experiences. There are limited nursing courses such as electives or support courses offered online. Log in and search course offerings.

• Traditional BSN classes are delivered in person.
• Accelerated BSN required courses are delivered as a hybrid format with at least 50% of course time in person.

Most classes and clinical experiences are scheduled for mornings and afternoons. To see if there are any evening classes available, log in and search course offerings.

The BSN Program utilizes a variety of state-of-the-art facilities across the region. You may be required to travel to different healthcare offices and agencies in order to complete your clinical experiences.

The Traditional BSN Program can be completed in four academic years. For the first two years, your course work will consist of liberal arts and science prerequisites. During the last two years , you will be fully immersed in nursing course work.

The Accelerated BSN Program is completed in four consecutive semesters.

Approximate BSN program costs in addition to Tuition and fees (Spring 2024)

Find more information on the Nursing Resources page.

• General exam information 
• UNG BSN HESI requirements 

All core and nursing prerequisite requirements must be completed prior to starting your first nursing course in the BSN program. See catalog for prerequisite information.

At the time you apply, you must have: 

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 GPA scale 
• Traditional students must have completed a minimum of 35 hours of required core courses with grades of C or better (including 12 hours of required science, 6 hours of English, and 3 hours of required Math (MATH 1111 or higher). 
• Accelerated students must have a baccalaureate or master’s degree from an accredited college or university. See catalog for specific accreditation information and information about international degrees. 

Yes, you need to apply for the BSN Program. Admission to the University of North Georgia and admission to the nursing program are two separate processes.

No, you must be unconditionally admitted to UNG in order to apply to the BSN Program. Be sure to allow enough time to complete both application processes.

Confirming your acceptance is the first step after being admitted to UNG. Confirm your attendance to UNG through the Check Application Status page. Log into this page using your UNG ID number or Social Security Number, and your date of birth. On the right side of the page, or beneath your admissions decision, select “Confirmation of Acceptance”. Complete the form as appropriate.

Learn more about confirming your acceptance to UNG.

If you were accepted to UNG for a specific semester, be sure to notify the Office of the Registrar if you cannot attend as planned. If you don’t attend during the semester for which you were accepted and don’t notify the Registrar, your admission will be canceled.

You can be considered for admission to the BSN Program if you have attended another program and left that program in good standing. Please be advised that there is a chance that not all of your credits may transfer due to differences in curricula.

If you would like to apply, please submit an application.

Please send critical information to the Nursing Department by certified mail so that you can track it.

Please do not call the department repeatedly to find out if we have received your information. In most cases, we will reach out to you if your file is missing necessary information.

A titer is a blood test for antibodies and is required even if you are up-to-date on immunizations.

If your health care provider tells you that you don’t need something (like a titer) that is listed on any required forms, please explain that you need to complete the requirements exactly as listed or you won’t be allowed to participate in required clinical experiences.

You will receive information about required immunizations and titers after acceptance to the nursing program