Dual Admission Partnerships Advising Information

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General Program Information

The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) Dual-Admission Partnerships for our Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) program offers students currently enrolled in one of Maryland’s community college nursing programs to take classes at UMSON.

Taking classes at UMSON is not the same as being enrolled at UMSON. Enrollment at UMSON (matriculation) can happen as early as one semester after completing an Associate Degree in Nursing (and) program. While students are still in their ADN program, they can take up to seven classes at UMSON; however, most students take three classes.

Thanks to a generous philanthropic gift, new dual-admission students are offered a one-time scholarship covering 3 credits of tuition and fees at the in-state rate. This scholarship support is based on availability. Should UMSON be unable to provide this one-time scholarship, students will be notified prior to the first day of the semester.  

Admission Requirements

Overall GPA ≥ 3.0 in all undergraduate courses and a minimum 2.75 science GPA to include: Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, and Chemistry.

Admission Process

Students interested in our Dual-Admission Partnership program begin by meeting with their community college’s nursing advisor or Associate-to-Bachelor’s (ATB) coordinator to determine eligibility. Once eligibility is determined by the community college’s liaison, this liaison will email our associate director of admissions. If the student is accepted into our partnership program, someone from UMSON’s admissions team will email the student and review the next steps.

Dual-Admission Stipulation

Students may begin taking classes at UMSON in the second semester of their ADN program. Students must maintain the required GPA throughout their program of study.

Want to take advantage of our Dual-Admission Partnership program?

There are just a few steps to complete before you start classes.

Step 1: Dual Admission

  1. Meet with your community college nursing advisor to determine if you are eligible, the advisor will connect you with the UMSON admissions advisor for application instructions and next steps.

  2. The UMSON admissions advisor will reach out to you via email to set up an appointment to review the specifics of the program: application process and requirements, next steps, and expectations.

  3. After this appointment, you will complete the online application for the term you will matriculate to UMSON (the term after you complete your ADN).

  4. After your application and materials have all been received, you will be conditionally admitted to the Dual-Admission Partnership program. This is NOT admission to the School.

  5. After conditional admission to the Dual-Admission Partnership program, you will be eligible to take UMSON courses (after your first semester in your ADN program) if you meet the application deadline (Spring: Dec. 1, Summer and Fall: May 1).

  6. You will receive an email with instructions about how to enroll.

  7. You can choose to take these courses:
    • NURS 450: RN-to-BSN Transition: Implications for Practice, Policy, and the Profession
    • NURS 452: Nursing Research and Evidence-based Care for the Registered Nurse
    • NURS 454: Pathophysiologic Implications to Patient Assessment
    • NURS 460: Health Informatics for the Registered Nurse
    • NELC 400-Level: Nursing Electives

Step 2: Deadlines to Request Concurrent Courses

Summer and Fall Courses

May 1: Deadline to complete admission application

May 10: Deadline to complete concurrent course request with advisor approval

May 15: Deadline to submit Add Form

Spring Courses

Dec. 1: Deadline to complete application

Dec. 10: Deadline to complete concurrent course request with advisor approval

Dec. 15: Deadline to submit Add Form

Step 3: Prior to Matriculation

You are not considered a student admitted to UMSON until you complete the steps below:

  1.  You must remain in contact with your community college and UMSON advisors and respond to all correspondence.

  2. Prior to formal admission to the RN-to-BSN program, you must provide official updated transcripts showing you have no more than four total courses in progress.

  3. After receiving your formal letter of admission, you have 14 days to complete the two-step confirmation process, which includes submitting the confirmation form with the attached receipt of the $400 nonrefundable seat deposit.

    The confirmation form and deposit are required of all students, regardless of whether or not you took previous courses with UMSON while in your ADN program.

  4. You are not able to start the program formally until you complete the confirmation process.

  5. You will be required to send multiple transcripts along the way to show progression.

  6. If you need to defer your matriculation term, you must contact the UMSON admissions advisor to make this request.

  7. You may matriculate with your RN license pending, but you must provide proof of earning it prior to the end of your first official term at UMSON.

RN-to-BSN Plan of Study

To receive a BSN degree from UMSON, students complete 120 credit hours:

  • 59 transfer credits
  • 30 credits for the nursing license
  • 31 credits for completing UMSON’s RN-to-BSN program.

Once students matriculate to UMSON, they must upload their nursing license by the end of their first semester.

Dual-Admission Forms

To learn more, view a list of frequently asked questions.

Contact Information

Kelly Pawlak, MBA, Associate Director of Admissions
kpawlak@umaryland.edu
410-706-8346

Celeste Seger, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor and Director, RN-BSN Program
seger@umaryland.edu
410-706-7524

Office of Admissions and Student Scholarships
admissions.nursing@umaryland.edu
410-706-0501