Non-degree Nursing Early Start Pathway Program
Ohio University’s Non-degree Nursing Early Start Pathway Program helps students earn a bachelor's degree faster. Nursing Early Start students may complete up to 22 credit hours toward the RBSN degree with a choice of eight start dates!
Admission Criteria
- Currently enrolled in an associate degree in nursing program from a CHEA recognized regionally accredited institution. Regional accrediting organizations recognized by CHEA are as follows:
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from all prior colleges or institutions attended
- Successful completion of Foundations of Nursing I in your associate degree program
Incentive Scholarship
Apply today and earn an automatic Incentive Scholarship* worth half off your first class, NRSE 4515!
Application Deadlines
The following dates outline the deadlines associated with each start term during the academic year.
| Entering Semester | Application Priority Date | Transcript Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | June 15 | July 1 |
| Spring | December 1 (extended!) | December 1 |
| Summer | March 15 | April 1 |
Sub-term Priority Dates
Note: Sub-term options are available for the RN to BSN program only.
| Entering Semester | Application Priority Date | Transcript Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | July 15 | August 1 |
| Fall 3 | August 15 | September 1 |
| Spring 2 | December 15 | January 1 |
| Spring 3 | January 15 | February 1 |
| Summer 2 | April 15 | May 1 |
Schedule an appointment with an OHIO Online enrollment advisor for help with any questions you may have.
**Applications will be considered after this date on a space-available basis.
How to Apply
Ready to apply? Complete the undergraduate application for admission by selecting "OHIO Online" as your campus, "Non-degree" as your application type, and the term you prefer to start.
Completion of the Nursing Early Start Pathway Program gives you an academic and financial head-start toward your nursing degree. So don't wait! Apply now to earn an Incentive Scholarship* and take half off your first nursing class, NRSE 4515!
Students who complete the first nursing course (NRSE 4515) as a Non-degree Nursing Early Start student do not have to re-apply to complete subsequent nursing courses. They should contact their advisor for registration instructions.
Submit Transcripts
You must submit transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended. Official transcripts are encouraged, but not required. An official transcript is one that is submitted directly from an institution.
Unofficial transcripts must meet the following criteria:
- An official transcript issued to the student that is still in a sealed envelope at the time it is submitted to Undergraduate Admissions.
- An unofficial transcript sent directly from the college or university where the credit originated.
These items can be submitted electronically or mailed to:
Undergraduate Admissions
Chubb Hall 120
1 Ohio University Drive
Athens, OH 45701
Electronic submissions from secure transcript-sharing networks may be sent to admissions@ohio.edu.
If you would like more information or have questions, provide your contact information in the Request More Information form, and an OHIO Online team member will follow up with you. You can also schedule an online appointment with an OHIO Online Enrollment Advisor.
Request Info
Please request application information regarding admission as a student using the form below.
*The Incentive Scholarship may not be combined with other awards. The scholarship award is valued at 50% off the cost of NRSE 4515 tuition and fees for new students enrolling in 2025. Certain terms and restrictions apply. Both tuition and fees are subject to change by OHIO's Board of Trustees; additional fees may apply. Students enrolled in non-degree programs are generally not eligible for federal or institutional financial aid.