ADMISSION

The University of Tulsa is home to ambitious learners of diverse backgrounds and experiences who seek impactful roles in nursing.

Are you eager to make an impact as a TU nurse? Here’s the process you can expect when applying to our programs.

1. Complete the short form on the Apply Now page to initiate the application process.

   • Undergraduate application page
   • Graduate application page

2. Create your account and begin your application for admission.

3. Upload unofficial transcripts for preliminary credit review by the registrar. You must provide transcripts from all institutions attended in order to be eligible for admission.

4. Request official transcripts from each prior institution attended for final credit review:

   • Electronic transcripts: onlinetranscripts@utulsa.edu

   • Paper transcripts:
     
     The University of Tulsa
     Attn: Registrar’s Office
     800 S. Tucker Dr.
     Tulsa, OK 74104

     
     

   Note: Please allow 48 business hours for the registrar to finalize review of official transcripts.

   
   

5. Once you submit your completed application with all required materials, you can expect a response by email within 48-72 hours.

To be considered for admission to TU’s online undergraduate programs, the following application materials are required.

1. Completed application for admission
2. Unofficial college transcripts from all institutions attended
3. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required for the Accelerated BSN program
4. Accelerated BSN students must hold professional liability insurance and health insurance for clinicals
5. An associate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution and an active, unencumbered RN license are required for the RN to BSN program

Be sure to visit the undergraduate program page to learn about additional requirements for your degree of interest.

Please note the total credit hours required may vary based on your individual official transcript evaluations and/or professional portfolio credit worksheet.

ABSN (125 total credit hours)

• 65 transferable credit hours are required for admission
  • Electives and block credits are transferable
  • Non-nursing credits earned from regionally accredited colleges and universities are generally transferable if:
    • A grade of ‘C’ or better has been earned in the course
    • The University of Tulsa offers a comparable course
  • Pass/fail courses are not transferable unless a grad of ‘C’ or better can be documented
• The remaining 60 credit hours of the degree program must be completed at TU

RN to BSN (125 total credit hours)

• 50 transferable credit hours may be applied toward general education coursework
  • Electives and block credits are transferable
  • Non-nursing credits earned from regionally accredited colleges and universities are generally transferable if:
    • A grade of ‘C’ or better has been earned in the course
    • The University of Tulsa offers a comparable course
  • Pass/fail courses are not transferable unless a grade of ‘C’ or better can be documented
• An associate degree in nursing and an RN license are required for admission (equivalent to 22 transferable credit hours of foundational nursing coursework)
• Up to 18 transferable credit hours may be awarded upon submission and review of a professional portfolio; RN to BSN students may apply for professional credit evaluation at any time while enrolled
• The remaining 35 hours of the RN to BSN program must be completed at TU

The University of Tulsa serves nurses who want to advance into leadership roles within the health care system, as well as advanced practice nurses who want to become dual-certified and increase their scope of practice. To be considered for admission to TU’s online graduate programs, the following application materials are required.

• Completed application for admission ($60 application fee)
• Unofficial college transcripts from all institutions attended
• Documentation of an active, unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse license

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited nursing program is required for the MSN program*
  • Students with international transcripts must provide an evaluation from World Education Services (www.wes.org)

• A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from a regionally accredited institution is required for the AG-ACNP program
• AG-ACNP students must hold professional liability insurance and health insurance for clinicals

Be sure to visit the graduate program page to learn about additional requirements for your program of interest.

*Graduates of TU’s RN to BSN program and Accelerated BSN program who pass the NCLEX-RN® enjoy priority admission into the online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program