Undergraduate Program
Overview
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: Please refer to the catalog for your academic year. Visit the online Undergraduate Catalog, select the appropriate catalog year, choose the College of Nursing, and select Nursing Programs for more information.
Undergraduate Pathways
Accelerated Second Degree
The Accelerated Second Degree pathway is designed for students who have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree (in any field) and are interested in pursuing a second degree and a career in nursing. The curriculum is accelerated and completed in four consecutive semesters (including summers). The accelerated program is also highly competitive.
Upper Division
The Upper Division pathway 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 summers), and admission is highly competitive.
Veteran to BSN (V-CARE)
The V-CARE pathway offers service members and veterans who have medical training experience as medics, (health services technicians) or corpsmen the opportunity to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The program is typically completed in five consecutive semesters (including summers) with courses completed full-time on the Tampa campus, and admission is competitive.
Freshman Nursing Pathway
Other Programs
Frontline Nursing
A four-part educational webinar series designed to provide frontline nurses with the tools needed to empower them to advocate for their safety and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. A maximum of 4.0 contact hours may be earned by learners who successfully complete this continuing nursing education activity.