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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

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

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)

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.

Freshmen walking with advisor

Freshman Nursing Pathway

The Freshman Nursing Pathway (FNR) is an option for first time in college (FTIC) students to pursue a nursing degree. Students admitted into this pathway will follow progression criteria established by the College of Nursing to remain in the pathway. 

Other Programs

Frontline Nursing

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.