Program Overview

Undergraduate Program

The University of South Florida (USF) offers an Accelerated Second Degree Pathway in nursing, designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field. This program allows students to transition into a nursing career in as little as 16 months.

Accelerated Second Degree Pathway

The Accelerated Second Degree Pathway prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN exam and unlocks a wide range of career opportunities in hospitals, research, education, community health, government, and international healthcare. It also provides a strong foundation for advanced nursing degrees, including MSN, DNP, and PhD programs.

Program Overview

• The program is hosted on all three USF campuses.
• The program duration is 16 months, consisting of four consecutive semesters.
• The program modality is in-person.
• International students on an I-20/F-1 visa are not eligible for this program at the St. Petersburg or Sarasota-Manatee campuses.

Program Snapshot

• Degree type: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Length of program: 16 months (4 consecutive semesters)
• Modality: In-person
• Location start dates:
  • Tampa campus: Starts Summer semester
  • St. Petersburg campus: Starts Fall semester
  • Sarasota-Manatee campus: Starts Spring semester

Application Timeline

Tampa Campus

• August 1: USF application becomes available
• December 1: USF application priority deadline
• December 1: NursingCAS application opens
• January 10: Official transcript submission priority deadline
• February 1: USF transfer application completion deadline
• February 1: NursingCAS application closes
• February 15: NursingCAS application “verified” status deadline
• March 1: Admission to USF deadline

St. Petersburg Campus

• August 1: USF application becomes available
• February 1: USF application priority deadline
• April 1: NursingCAS application opens
• May 15: Official transcript submission priority deadline
• May 15: USF transfer application completion deadline
• June 1: NursingCAS application closes
• June 15: NursingCAS application “verified” status deadline
• July 1: Admission to USF deadline

Sarasota-Manatee Campus

• March 1: USF application becomes available
• July 1: USF application priority deadline
• August 1: NursingCAS application opens
• August 15: Official transcript submission priority deadline
• September 1: USF transfer application completion deadline
• October 1: NursingCAS application closes
• October 15: NursingCAS application “verified” status deadline
• November 1: Admission to USF deadline

Connect with Your Advisor

• Alaina Boudreau
  • Admissions Recruiter | Advisor II
  • College of Nursing
  • 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd
  • MDC Box 22
  • Tampa, FL 33612

About the College of Nursing

• The College of Nursing is part of USF Health.
• The college offers various programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• The college is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities in nursing.