Admissions
Application and Entry Quarters
| Start Quarter | Location | Application Opens |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (early January) | Everett University Center | August |
| Fall (late September) | UW Bothell Campus Shoreline Community College | February |
See specific application dates and deadlines for the quarter and location you are interested in joining.
Applicants enrolled in an RN program at Everett Community College, Lake Washington Institute of Technology or Shoreline Community College, may be eligible for streamlined requirements, application and review process through our Nurse Scholars Program.
Admission Requirements
- English Composition (5 credits)
- General Chemistry with a lab (5 credits)
- Microbiology (5 credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology I & II (10-12 credits)
- Statistics (4-5 credits)
- Arts & Humanities coursework (10 credits)
- Use the equivalency guide to identify Washington State Community College courses, designated as A&H to meet this requirement. An Associate in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement DTA/MRP meets all A&H requirements.
- 90 transferable quarter credits from a regionally accredited college or university
- Associate Degree in Nursing, Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP or a Diploma in Nursing from a hospital-based nursing school
- Applicants enrolled in the final year of a their nursing program, may apply with degree in progress.
- Active, unencumbered or a pending RN license valid in the state of Washington.
- Completion of the NCLEX may be pending. Applicants admitted with the NCLEX pending, have up to the second quarter in the program to obtain their RN license.
- English language proficiency if applicable.
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency.
Supplemental Requirements
A background check and criminal disclosure form are required upon admission to the program. Complete requirements online using CastleBranch. Fees apply.
- Applicants admitted to fall quarter complete this requirement in September.
- Applicants admitted to Winter quarter complete this requirement in December.
Agree to adhere to the Nursing Essentials.
Application Materials
- Nursing Goal Statement: In 400-650 words, highlight your educational and professional goals by answering the following prompts. Your statement should demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively in writing and should be well-composed and developed.
- What inspires your interest in completing your BSN with the UW Bothell program?
- Describe your long-term professional and academic plans and aspirations.
- How do you believe a Bachelor of Science in Nursing will aid you in meeting your goals and/or enhancing your nursing practice?
- Resume: In no more than two pages, include the following:
- Educational history: State in reverse chronological order, including starting and ending years, and anticipated date of graduation from nursing school (if still a student). Include clinical rotations in the educational history (not work history), and any licenses, certifications, or other nursing credentials you may have.
- Work history: List in reverse chronological order, with all starting and ending months and years. Be sure to briefly account for all employment gaps.
- Volunteering history: Include if applicable to nursing, leadership, or human services.
- Academic or Professional Recommendation: If it has been more than five years since you graduated from your nursing program, a professional recommendation is recommended.
- Academic recommendation: Required if you graduated from a nursing program within five years of the time of application. Examples of possible recommenders include a nursing instructor, a nursing clinical instructor/supervisor, or the current nursing program director. A nursing instructor who knows your academic work is preferred over a nursing program director when possible.
- Professional recommendation: A nursing or healthcare-related supervisor recommendation is preferred. If you are currently employed, the recommendation must be from your current supervisor, whether they are in nursing, other healthcare fields, or another profession. If you are not currently employed, a recommendation from a former supervisor or an academic recommendation is acceptable.
- Transcripts from all prior educational institutions: You will be required to submit official copies of selected transcripts as directed by the University.
For assistance, contact the Nursing Admissions Advisor, Riley Fern.
Make an appointment, email rffern@uw.edu or call 425.352.5000 and ask to speak with Riley.
Don’t have the initial nursing education or RN license to apply to the RN-to-BSN program? Review how to obtain the education and licensure required to apply.