Traditional BSN

The Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed for students who want to pursue a career as a Registered Nurse. This four-year program, ranked in the top 11% of undergraduate nursing programs nationwide, welcomes students directly into the nursing program as freshmen. Our highly respected, rigorous, and innovative curriculum prepares students to become healthcare leaders after graduation.

Engaged Learning
A UD SON education includes service-learning, study abroad, community engagement, undergraduate research opportunities, and clinical experiences mentored by nurses in practice.

CSIIDEE
UD's Center for Simulation Innovation, Interdisciplinary Education, and Entrepreneurship (CSIIDEE) builds in students the clinical and decision-making skills necessary to take on a variety of mentored clinical experiences in the surrounding region.

Community Participation
Transforming healthcare starts with transforming your community.  UD SON student organizations like Lori’s Hands give students the chance to make a positive impact, both on and off-campus. Follow the link to learn more about how to get involved.

Honors Learning
For those students who want to dive deeper into their nursing education, UD SON offers the Nursing Honors program. Follow the link to learn more.

Direct Admission to our Master of Science in Nursing 
All graduates of our Traditional BSN program who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 are offered advanced admission to our Master of Science in Nursing program. All that is required for admission is a copy of your nursing license and submission of the direct admission application. All application fees are waived, and admission is guaranteed.

Program and curriculum information/requirements are subject to change.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The University of Delaware is required to comply with state and federal laws regarding the delivery of distance education.  Please see the University’s State Authorization page for more information.