Undergraduate Overview

Building the Future of Nursing, One Student at a Time

The undergraduate program at the USF College of Nursing offers a variety of educational choices for students interested in preparing to deliver world-class clinical care. Our educators and professional staff are here to assist and empower students to successfully achieve their academic and professional goals in a positive learning environment through supportive and knowledgeable teamwork.

Accreditations – Visit our Accreditation page to learn more.

Undergraduate Program Advising Services

Academic Advising

Our Undergraduate Academic Advisors are here to guide you every step of the way through your nursing journey at USF. From course planning and program requirements to campus resources and career preparation, our advisors provide personalized support to help you succeed academically and professionally.

Admissions Advising

Our Admissions Advisors are here to guide you through every step of the application process. From understanding program requirements to preparing your materials, they provide the personalized support you need to begin your journey at the USF College of Nursing.

Attend a Nursing Information Session

Both pre-recorded and live-virtual information sessions provide prospective USF nursing students with helpful details about our undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, admission criteria, and the application process. They are an essential step, and the college recommends attending one early in the application process.

National Recognition

USF Nursing Earns 2025 National Center of Excellence Designation

The University of South Florida College of Nursing has been named a 2025 Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (NLN). This year, USF is one of only 21 nursing education programs nationwide to receive the NLN Center of Excellence™ (COE) designation, a prestigious recognition given to organizations that demonstrate sustained, evidence-based and substantive innovation in nursing education.

The College of Nursing earned COE designation in the category of “Enhancing Student Learning and Professional Development,” recognizing its exceptional commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation and student success.