RN to BS Online Program

Academic Programs

The RN to BS Online program offers an exceptional learning experience for associate's or diploma-prepared nurses who want to earn a bachelor's degree.

Program Length

semesters of core coursework

Scholarship Opportunities

50-100%

scholarships available

Application Deadline

March 1

Applications now open for Summer 2025 program start

Complete the RN to BS Online program to take the next step in your career. iPad from Online RN to BS program with class notes on it

Whether you want to pursue an opportunity in your workplace, explore a new nursing role, or go on to teach or earn an advanced practice degree — this is a great place to make connections and build upon your experience and clinical skills.

Gain new knowledge about patient care and population health with interactive and hands-on learning experiences. Nursing faculty from the University of Rochester will guide you every step of the way.

Complete 100% of the online coursework using mobile technology in the RN to BS Online program. An optimized iPad device will contain all reading materials and activities needed for the program.

It’s scary to start, but once you start, it’s at the end of the tunnel is always the light and the sky is the limit. If I can make it, anybody can do it! ... There’s very good support from the faculty. I struggle with writing and we have writing resources. My instructor is dedicated and always cheerful.

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Meet the Program Director

Michael Rosario-McCabe, EdD, RN, CCM

RN to BS Program Director

Michael Rosario-McCabe brings more than 30 years of clinical experience to his role as a faculty member at the School of Nursing. He worked in both the hospital and home care settings, developing a specialty practice in the care of HIV-positive patients before joining the School of Nursing faculty in 2018. At the School of Nursing, he has taught and advised students across the school’s undergraduate programs and became program director in 2022.

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Scholarships & Grants

We are proud to offer significant scholarship support to RN to BS Online students. Earn your bachelor's from one of the nation's top nursing schools at a cost comparable to others in the region.