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EVC and Ohio State Nursing

Partnership with Ohio State

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Ohio University’s Early Start option allows ADN students to begin the RN-BSN program while they are still completing their associate degree. Through Early Start, students may complete up to 6 of the 9 required nursing courses for the RN-BSN. Courses are offered in 5-week sessions with eight start dates per year, providing the flexibility to step in and out of coursework as life and work schedules allow.
Ohio State Program

Students pay as they go, making the program affordable and manageable, and the application is completely free. Early Start students also receive 50 percent off their first nursing course, a savings of $688. Although this option is labeled “nondegree,” students are earning Ohio University credit that applies directly toward the RN-BSN bachelor's degree. In short: Early Start lets students finish their BSN faster, on their schedule, and at a lower cost—by starting early while still earning their ADN.

Get started with the OSU ADN Program

Apply for free to the Early Start (Nondegree) RN-BSN + get ½ off your first nursing course, NRSE 4515.

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Admission Criteria (Early Start / Nondegree)

  • Current enrollment in the EVC Nursing RN Program
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from all prior colleges or institutions attended
  • Completion of EVC NURS-010 (Nursing Fundamentals)


RN-BSN Degree Completion

When Early Start students reach their fourth semester of the ADN program or graduate, they simply reapply to the RN-BSN degree program and continue seamlessly toward degree completion. This is not a separate program! Students transition into the same RN-BSN degree and complete the final three nursing courses or any remaining requirements. This structure allows students to complete their BSN faster, with more flexibly, and at a lower cost!

Already in your 4th ADN semester or graduated?
Apply for FREE to the RN-BSN Degree Program using the fee code waiver DODDAPPLY

Dates & Deadlines

With eight start dates per year, students can take the 5 week nursing courses when it works best for them. View upcoming application deadlines and term start dates for Ohio University’s online programs below:

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