Professional Nursing Pathways Program Online
Start your BSN while completing your ADN—and feel secure that your previous required coursework will transfer with ease.
Program Overview
Dive into the UTA online Professional Nursing Pathways Program
The Professional Nursing Pathways Program at The University of Texas at Arlington offers associate-degree nursing students an effective, time-saving and affordable approach to begin their journey to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree while still completing their ADN coursework.
In the Pathways Program, the UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation works with ADN programs to create unique pathways that outline the most efficient way for students to maximize course selection that transfer into the university's highly regarded and successful online RN to BSN program. By engaging ADN students early in their nursing studies, the Pathways program provides the means to achieve this career and professional goal quickly and affordably following ADN graduation.
The RN-BSN degree is designed to enhance students’ nursing practice while building upon their current skills and abilities. Students learn to implement globally focused and culturally appropriate strategies for health promotion and disease prevention across the life span as well as develop the ability to use decision-making and leadership skills. The RN-BSN program prepares students for expanding professional roles in the healthcare system.
Students interested in achieving their ADN to BSN and entering into UTA through the Pathways Program upon ADN graduation will follow the RN to BSN start date calendar.
To find out if your community college is a partner in the UTA Professional Nursing Pathways Program, please contact your ADN advisor.
State Authorization
Residents of certain states may not be eligible to enroll in all UTA accelerated online programs. See program map for details. Currently enrolled students who reside in ineligible states will need approval to continue uninterrupted in their programs in accordance with applicable state laws. Approval is not guaranteed.
Also available:
UTA offers a wide variety of nursing programs online. Check out all of our online nursing programs.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate, master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate program in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at The University of Texas at Arlington are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing students with a quality, affordable education. That's why this online program offers pay-by-the course options.
| Course Type | Per Program | Per Course* | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Courses | - | - | $257 |
| RN to BSN (Nursing Courses) | $8,995 | $771 | $257 |
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Calendar
Our course schedule is designed for flexibility
Our Professional Nursing Pathways online program offers multiple start dates to accommodate your professional and personal schedule.
| Course Start | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/24 | 2/23/24 | 3/1/24 | 3/6/24 | 3/8/24 | Spring II |
| 4/1/24 | 3/13/24 | 3/20/24 | 3/27/24 | 3/29/24 | Spring III |
| 5/20/24 | 4/26/24 | 5/10/24 | 5/15/24 | 5/17/24 | Summer I |
| 7/1/24 | 5/31/24 | 6/14/24 | 6/26/24 | 6/28/24 | Summer II |
| 8/19/24 | 7/26/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/14/24 | 8/16/24 | Fall I |
| 9/3/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/23/24 | 8/28/24 | 8/30/24 | Fall I |
| 9/30/24 | 8/30/24 | 9/13/24 | 9/25/24 | 9/27/24 | Fall II |
| 11/4/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/18/24 | 10/30/24 | 11/1/24 | Fall III |
| Course Start | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/24 | 3/6/24 | 3/8/24 | Spring II |
| 4/1/24 | 3/27/24 | 3/29/24 | Spring III |
| 5/20/24 | 5/15/24 | 5/17/24 | Summer I |
| 7/1/24 | 6/26/24 | 6/28/24 | Summer II |
| 8/19/24 | 8/14/24 | 8/16/24 | Fall I |
| 9/3/24 | 8/28/24 | 8/30/24 | Fall I |
| 9/30/24 | 9/25/24 | 9/27/24 | Fall II |
| 11/4/24 | 10/30/24 | 11/1/24 | Fall III |
Now enrolling:
Ready to take the next steps toward earning your degree?
Admissions
See the requirements for the Professional Nursing Pathways Program
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation admission process is the first step toward changing your life and enriching the lives of others. Familiarize yourself with these admission requirements, along with information on required documentation.
Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- Active RN license
- Minimum 2.25 GPA
Online Admission Requirements
- Completed online application and submit application fee
- 2.25 Grade Point Average (GPA) of all courses completed
- TOEFL or TSI may apply.
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam is satisfied by resident status, Associate's Degree, or completion of Composition I and II with a grade of C or better plus 24 additional transferrable hours at a college or university located in the U.S. Otherwise, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam is required if the applicant's native or first language is not English. Additional information is available here.
- Completed Texas Success Initiative (TSI). This will NOT prevent admission, but the requirement must be satisfied during the first semester of enrollment.
A student in the last semester of the Associate program will apply and will be admitted by UTA Admissions. CONHI will switch the student to an interim status until the ADN is conferred. Once conferred, CONHI will accept the student into the AO Pathways program. Students that do not have a license but graduated within 1 year will have the license checklist waived and accepted to the AO program. However, the license will be verified within NURS 3345.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended should be submitted, along with required documents, from the granting institution(s) to:
At this time, the program is only open to United States Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), and individuals who hold an H1-B Visa or other valid U.S. work visa.
Electronic Submission (faster processing)
U.S. Postal Service
UTA Undergraduate Admissions701 S. Nedderman Drive
Box 19114
Arlington, TX 76019-0114
Have a question? Call us at 866-489-2810.
Learn more about our admission requirements, review the nursing handbook and policies, and discover tips for success on the UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI) page.
Courses
Explore our Professional Nursing Pathways Program online classes
These UTA accelerated online courses may be completed while in your ADN program. We encourage you to take them as part of your assigned community college pathway.
Undergraduate credit is given for courses listed in the FOSC (Coordinating Board Field of Study Curriculum) guidelines and up to 29 hours credit may be applicable for transfer from ADN or nursing diploma programs. The nursing coursework consists of 32 credits (9 classes). Full-time and part-time options are available.
In addition, students are required to complete 54 credit hours of general education coursework and six credit hours of upper-division electives, one of which must be a nursing course. Nursing electives are typically offered in the fall, spring and summer semesters.
Additional Information
When you are accepted to any of our online nursing programs, we'll give you access to your nursing degree plan, which indicates which courses you satisfied and which courses you still need to complete, via the MyMav Self Service Student Center.
View upcoming start dates and courses.
*Per-course tuition based on 3 credit-hour courses. Tuition may vary by admit term.
