The Accelerated Second Degree major is designed for students who have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree (in any field) and are interested in pursuing a second degree and career in nursing. The curriculum is accelerated and completes in four consecutive semesters (including summers). The accelerated program is also highly competitive.

This major allows students with a completed Associate of Science in nursing and an RN license to receive a Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing. Also known as RN to BS, this major bridges the content from an AS to a BS. Students will complete 30 hours of nursing coursework, as well as any remaining general education and state-mandated requirements.

The Upper Division major is designed for students seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing and is often referred to as a “traditional” program, intended for non-nurses without a prior bachelor’s degree. The program is five consecutive semesters (including summer), and admission is highly competitive.

The V-CARE major offers service members and veterans who have medical training experience as medics or corpsmen the opportunity to receive a Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing. The program is typically completed in four consecutive semesters, including summers with courses completed full-time on the Tampa campus, and admission is competitive.

Also referred to as the AS to BS program, this is a special pathway within the RN to BS major. It allows students to enroll in select RN to BS courses at USF as a non-degree student while completing the AS at Hillsborough Community College. This program is by invitation only to students in the AS program at HCC.