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Admission at The University of Tulsa

Leading the future in your field begins with your application to The University of Tulsa. Please refer to the admission requirements below for undergraduate and graduate online programs at TU.

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Application Process

The University of Tulsa is home to ambitious learners of diverse backgrounds and experiences who seek impactful roles as leaders and innovators.

Are you eager to experience transformative online education at TU? Here’s the process you can expect when applying to our programs.

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

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

  3. Upload unofficial transcripts for preliminary credit review by the registrar. Undergraduate applicants must provide transcripts from all institutions attended in order to be eligible for admission. Graduate applicants are required to submit transcripts from the institution that awarded their bachelor’s degree.

  4. Request official transcripts for final credit review:

    • Electronic transcripts: Send directly to onlinetranscripts@utulsa.edu or through a transcript service provider by selecting the “Online Admissions” option* for The University of Tulsa.

    • Paper transcripts:

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


    *Note: If “Online Admissions” is not selected when ordering electronic transcripts, this will result in a delayed admission decision.


  5. Once you submit your completed application with all required materials, you can expect a response within the following timelines:

RN to BSN program: 1 week

ABSN program: Decisions will be released on 6/1/2025 and 7/11/2025 to all complete and submitted applicants for the Fall 2025 cohort.

MSN, MS in Cyber Studies, and AGACNP certificate programs: 1 week

FNP, DNP program: 1 week

M.S. in Cyber Security Admission Requirements

Please review the following requirements for admission to the online M.S. in Cyber Security.

  • A completed application for admission

  • Unofficial transcripts from the institution that conferred your bachelor’s degree.

  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

  • An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • At least nine hours of mathematics and statistics at the level of calculus and above

For questions regarding admission requirements for the M.S. in Cyber Security, please contact Tulsa graduate admissions at 918-631-2336 or via email at grad@utulsa.edu

Undergraduate nursing program admission requirements

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

ABSN

  • A completed application for admission
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Unofficial college transcripts from all institutions attended
  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required for the Accelerated BSN program*
  • Accelerated BSN students must hold professional liability insurance and health insurance for clinicals

RN to BSN

  • A completed application for admission
  • Unofficial college transcripts from all institutions attended
  • An associate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution and an active, unencumbered RN license

*TU is currently accepting ABSN applications from residents within 90 miles of Tulsa, OK, Oklahoma City, OK, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX and Saint Louis, MO

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

Transfer Credit Guidelines for Undergraduate Nursing Programs

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

ABSN (120 total credit hours)

  • 23 transferable credit hours are required for admission. TU waives 31 credits of general coursework for ABSN students.

    • 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

  • We will accept transfer credit for nursing foundation courses and electives, but all 60 credit hours of nursing major courses must be completed at TU

RN to BSN (120 total credit hours)

  • TU core curriculum courses are waived for any students who have a previous conferred bachelor’s degree or associate degree of arts or sciences from a regionally accredited institution

  • 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 active and unencumbered 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 credit hours of the RN to BSN program must be completed at TU

RN to MSN Pathway (155 total credit hours)

Note: The RN to MSN is not a separate degree program, just a pathway option available to students. The admissions requirements for the RN to BSN program apply.

  • 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 active and unencumbered 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 credit hours of the RN to BSN program must be completed at TU

  • Graduates of TU’s RN to BSN program with a 3.0 or greater GPA enjoy priority admission to the online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). The MSN requires an additional 30 credit hours.

Graduate Nursing Program Admission Requirements

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. TU graduate students will also receive priority admission to the on-campus Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Please note that priority admission is not granted for the Nurse Anesthesia program.

MSN:

  • Completed application for admission ($60 application fee)

  • Unofficial college transcripts from all institutions attended

  • Documentation of an active, unencumbered registered nurse license

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited nursing program*

    • Students with international transcripts must provide an evaluation from World Education Services (www.wes.org)

FNP, DNP:

  • A completed application for admission ($60 application fee)

  • Unofficial college transcripts from all institutions attended

  • Documentation of an active, unencumbered registered nurse license (at least one year of practice)

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited nursing program*

    • Students with international transcripts must provide an evaluation from World Education Services (www.wes.org)

AGACNP:

  • A completed application for admission ($60 application fee)
  • Unofficial college transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Documentation of an active, unencumbered registered nurse license
  • A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from a regionally accredited institution
  • AGACNP students must hold professional liability insurance and health insurance for clinicals

*Graduates of TU’s Accelerated BSN program with a 3.0 or greater GPA who pass the NCLEX-RN® are granted priority admission to the online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. Graduates of TU’s RN to BSN program with a 3.0 or greater GPA are granted priority admission to the online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program

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