School of Nursing:
If you have attended Ohio University at any point in the past (even if it was long ago), you will need to complete an Update of Program Form available from the School of Nursing or any of the Ohio University branch campuses. This indicates that you wish to change your major to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. You may obtain this form by contacting the School of Nursing by any of the means listed below. Once completed, mail this form to the School of Nursing.
Ohio University School of Nursing
Grover Center E 365
Athens, OH 45701- 2979
phone: 740-593-4494
toll free: 800-560-0144
fax: 740-593-0286
email: nursing@ohio.edu
You also need to complete an Inquiry Form. This form is accessible in our right side download menu at the very bottom. Or you can contact the School of Nursing and we will send one to you (via email), but the best way to complete this form is to call the School of Nursing (740-593-4494) and we can help answer and address any other quesitons.
If you have attended any colleges or universities other than Ohio University, you will need to mail or fax a copy of those transcripts to the School of Nursing.
Office of Admissions:
In addition to contacting the School of Nursing, you must arrange to have official copies of your transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions at one of three regional campuses:
Ohio University - Chillicothe
PO Box 629
Chillicothe, OH 45601
phone: 740-774-7200
Ohio University - Southern
1804 Liberty Avenue
Ironton, OH 45638
phone: 1-800-626-0513
Ohio University - Zanesville
1425 Newark Road
Zanesville, OH 43701
phone: 740-453-0762
The Undergraduate Catalog is full of information that you may find useful. It is online at:
http://www.ohiou.edu/catalog/index.html
Students Who Are New to Ohio University
School of Nursing:
You also need to complete an Inquiry Form for the School of Nursing. Contact the School of Nursing and we will send one to you, or call us and we will complete it for you. Mail or fax your completed Inquiry Form and a copy of each of your transcripts (these do not need to be the official, original versions) to us at:
Ohio University School of Nursing
Grover Center E 365
Athens, OH 45701- 2979
phone: 740-593-4494
toll free: 800-560-0144
fax: 740-593-0286
email: nursing@ohio.edu
Office of Admissions:
If you have never attended Ohio University, you need to apply to become a transfer student. See Ohio University's web site for more information about transferring to the university:
http://www.ohiou.edu/admissions/trans.htm.
You may apply by completing a regional campus application and sending it to one of three regional campuses:
Ohio University - Chillicothe
PO Box 629
Chillicothe, OH 45601
phone: 740-774-7200
Ohio University - Southern
1804 Liberty Avenue
Ironton, OH 45638
phone: 1-800-626-0513
Ohio University - Zanesville
1425 Newark Road
Zanesville, OH 43701
phone: 740-453-0762
The Undergraduate Catalog is full of information that you may find useful. It is online at:
http://www.ohiou.edu/catalog/index.html
The following deadlines pertain to any quarter in which you you may be seeking admission. For example, if you wish to attend in Fall Quarter, you need to submit your application by May 15, and your transcripts must be received by June 15.
Applications: Transcripts:
Fall: May 15 June 15
Winter: October 15 November 1
Spring: February 15 March 1
Summer: May 1 May 15
Requirements
In addition to completing the application process, you, as a prospective student who wishes to obtain the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Ohio University, must meet the following criteria:
Demonstrate you are a graduate of a state board of nursing approved associate degree or diploma program in nursing.
Obtain admission to Ohio University.
Undergo an evaluation by Ohio University and the School of Nursing of all of your transcripts from all the schools you attended since high school and/or the evaluation of scores from all proficiency or professional tests you have taken.
Demonstrate that you hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse.
Provide documentation that your immunizations (tetanus, MMR, polio, and Hepatitis B) are current or provide appropriate waivers.
Provide documentation of your annual Mantoux testing for TB and any prescribed follow-up (or provide appropriate waivers).
Provide documentation that you are currently certificatied to perform CPR.
Provide documentation that you are currently covered by malpractice insurance.
See downloads on RN-BSN Page: /nursing/academic_programs_rn_to_bsn.aspx