Program Overview

College of Nursing

The College of Nursing offers various programs for students interested in pursuing a career in nursing.

Undergraduate Program

The Undergraduate Program provides a structured progression plan, typically completed in four years, with an accelerated three-year option available for eligible students.

Program Overview

The Freshman Nursing Pathway provides a unique opportunity for incoming freshmen to be admitted as nursing majors. Students interested in nursing who meet the SAT/ACT scores and high school GPA will be offered admission to the Freshmen Nursing Pathway.

• The program prepares students to become Nurse Generalists and take the National Certification Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become Registered Nurses (RN).
• With successful progression, students are offered admission to the Upper Division program within the USF College of Nursing.
• Students who break progression will be required to reselect their major and apply to the Upper Division nursing program with a competitive pool of applicants after they complete their state-mandated nursing prerequisites and general education requirements.

Program Snapshot

• Degree type: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Length of program: 4 years
• Modality: In-person
• Location start date:
  • Tampa campus: Starts Fall semester
  • St. Petersburg campus: Starts Fall semester

Accelerated Freshman Nursing Pathway

The Accelerated Freshman Nursing Pathway is available for Florida AA graduates, allowing them to complete their BSN in just three years.

• To be eligible, students must have earned or will earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public institution by the time they graduate high school.
• Minimum qualifications include:
  • AA degree from a Florida public institution
  • 3.9 weighted high school GPA
  • Test scores: ACT 24, SAT 1180, or CLT 81
• Application deadlines for Fall 2026:
  • Regular Deadline: December 15, 2025
  • Final Deadline: March 1, 2026 (space permitting)