Undergraduate
Undergraduate Program
Which Point of Entry Is Right for You?
Explore our undergraduate program offerings below to discover which option is right for you.
What Are Your Next Steps?
Note: All information is for informational purposes. Please refer to the catalog for your intended term of entry. Visit the online Undergraduate Catalog, select the appropriate catalog year and click go to view.
Pre-Nursing
This major designation at USF is designed for undergraduate students who plan to enroll in courses on a path to apply to one of the College of Nursing's undergraduate majors (Upper Division, Second Degree, V-CARE or RN to Bachelor's).
Upper Division
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.
Accelerated Second Degree
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.
Veteran to Bachelor's (V-CARE)
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.
Suncoast Nursing Accelerated Pathway
This program is being phased out. Students who are interested in enrolling in nursing programs at USF St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses are encouraged to explore the Accelerated Second Degree major.
RN to Bachelor's (Online)
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.
USF/HCC Concurrent
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.
