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The cycle dates below are for applying to the School of Nursing. Two applications are required (one for UTRGV and one for the School of Nursing). We recommend applying via ApplyTexas.org and submitting Official Transcripts to UTRGV Undergraduate Admissions at least six weeks before the cycle opens. Remember to submit all Official Transcripts to Undergraduate Admissions from other institutions where you earned your required prerequisite and core course credits. Once the cycle opens, apply to the School of Nursing via the appropriate application system and follow the School of Nursing’s application in the steps below.
BSN Generic, 2nd Degree and RN to BSN Admission Cycle Dates
- The BSN(Generic) Program offers two admission cycles per year (Spring and Fall). Approximately 90-100 students are accepted each admission cycle.
- The Second-Degree BSN Program offers three admission cycles per year (Spring, Summer, and Fall). Approximately 30-40 students are accepted each admission cycle.
Fall 2026
Application Opens: November 1, 2025
Application Closes: January 8, 2026
Spring 2027
Application Opens: May 1, 2026
Application Closes: June 30, 2026
Acceptance/Denial Letter Send Dates
Fall 2026: Last Week of May 2026
Spring 2027: Last Week of September 2026
Cycle open and closing dates are subject to change.
Summer 2026
Application Opens: September 1, 2025
Application Closes: October 31, 2025
Fall 2026
Application Opens: December 1, 2025
Application Closes: January 31, 2026
Spring 2027
Application Opens: May 1, 2026
Application Closes: June 30, 2026
Acceptance/Denial Letter Send Dates
Summer 2026: Third week of January 2026
Fall 2026: Last week of May 2026
Spring 2027: Last Week of September 2026
Cycle open and closing dates are subject to change.
Deadline to submit your application is 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) in NursingCAS (it is not Central Time).
The deadline to submit your NursingCAS application is before 10:59 PM Central Time (CT) if you reside in that time zone.
Fall 2025
Application Opens: April 18, 2025
Application Closes: August 13, 2025
Spring 2026
Application Opens: August 14, 2025
Application Closes: January 2, 2026
Cost of the program:
RN to BSN cost per credit hour (CH) is $277.78
The total Program is 30 Credit Hours and program cost is approximately $8,333.33
plus, a graduation fee of $50. The total estimated cost is $8,383.33
How to Apply
🏫 Step 1: Apply to UTRGV via www.ApplyTexas.org (Applicants can complete this step before the cycle opens- we recommend six weeks before the cycle opens.)
- If you are enrolled in courses at UTRGV now and you have not earned a bachelor’s degree, proceed to Step 2.
📌 Who Needs to Apply or Reapply?
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- All BSN, 2nd degree BSN, and RN to BSN nursing applicants who are not currently enrolled in courses at UTRGV as a “first degree seeker”
- All those who have a bachelor’s degree and are seeking a second bachelor’s degree.
- All transfer students from other institutions.
- Submit Official Transcripts from every institution where you earned any credits to UTRGV Undergraduate Admissions – not the School of Nursing.
- We recommend ordering your transcripts 6 weeks before the application cycle opens, but if you have not done so, request them and ensure they are received soon after the cycle opens.
- If you previously attended UTRGV or UTPA and are still seeking your first bachelor’s degree, select “readmit” on the ApplyTexas application.
- If you already hold a bachelor’s degree, review “Second Degree Students” instructions and select BSN-Nursing (2nd Degree) on ApplyTexas application.
- If you are graduating from UTRGV, reapply on ApplyTexas during your last term after applying for graduation—no need to wait until you graduate.
- You must have your UTRGV email address before moving on to Step 2.
📘 Need Help with this step?
- Transfer students or those seeking their 2nd bachelor's degree review: How to Apply
- Returning undergraduate students review: How to Apply
- Contact: Admissions
✅ 1. Complete Your UTRGV Admission First
- You must first apply to UTRGV and be officially accepted before proceeding with the School of Nursing application.
🧑⚕️ 2. Access TK20 for Nursing Application
- Once the application cycle opens, TK20 will be activated for the RN to BSN applicants.
- Visit the UTRGV TK20 portal above to begin your School of Nursing application.
🔐 3. Log In Using UTRGV Credentials
- You must use your UTRGV email and password to sign in.
- If your credentials don’t work:
- Click Admissions on the TK20 homepage.
- Then click “Click here to create your account” and register using your email.
📄 4. Submit Your RN to BSN Application
- Follow the prompts in TK20 to complete and submit your application.
- Be sure to upload any required documents and verify all information before submitting.
📘 5. Need Help with this step?
- View the TK20 guide and instructions to create a TK20 account.
- Contact the School of Nursing: schoolofnursing@utrgv.edu or 956-665-3491
💰 Application Fees
- First application: $65 (Additional applications - same cycle): $55
- Fee waivers: Limited and offered only by NursingCAS, not UTRGV. Contact NursingCAS directly for eligibility. For more fee information, see NursingCAS.
📌 Application Status Requirements for applications to be reviewed and processed by the School of Nursing
- BSN applicants: Must obtain “Complete” status.
- 2nd Degree BSN applicants: Must reach “Complete” or “Verified” status.
- Verified status must be obtained within two weeks after the cycle closes.
- Allow approximately 10 business days after submitting official transcripts and completing course entries for verification by NursingCAS (it may take longer in their busy season).
🔍 Applicant Responsibilities
- Review the School of Nursing’s application Instructions on your NursingCAS Application.
- Review Application Eligibility and Admission Requirements.
- Monitor your application status regularly on NursingCAS.
- Contact NursingCAS directly for any application issues or questions.
- Check your personal and UTRGV emails frequently for important messages.
- NursingCAS does NOT notify applicants about missing or invalid HESI scores or if you have an incomplete application.
- Meeting UTRGV’s minimum application requirements is essential for your application to be considered—even if NursingCAS marks it “Complete” or “Verified.”
📚 Need Help with this step?
- Contact NursingCAS Customer Service to speak to a representative.
- NursingCAS’ Applicant Help Center for video tutorials and instructions to complete each section of your application.
- Click “Chat” after logging into your NursingCAS Application to ask NursingCAS Questions.
- Attend a School of Nursing Virtual Walk-in NursingCAS Q&A Session.
- Review the BSN and 2nd degree Checklist.
- Review SON’s NursingCAS Checklist and How-To Videos.
- Contact the School of Nursing: schoolofnursing@utrgv.edu or 956-665-3491
📚 Step 3: Submit your Official Transcript and Credit by Exam Submission to UTRGV Undergraduate Admissions and NursingCAS
✅ What You Must Do
- Submit Official Transcripts from every college or university where you earned any of the 63 required prerequisite and core credits to UTRGV Undergraduate Admissions by the application deadline.
- We recommend completing this step six weeks before the cycle opens to avoid any delays.
- Submit any credit by exam (IB, AP, CLEP, etc.) to Undergraduate Admissions as per their instructions on the link above by the application deadline.
- 2nd Degree BSN applicants must also order and submit all Official Transcripts from every institution attended, including UTRGV, to be sent to NursingCAS and obtain the VERIFIED status on NursingCAS by the application deadline.
- Official Transcripts can be ordered for NursingCAS directly from the portal on the “Colleges Attended” tab. After you add your college or university, the “Order” button can be clicked.
- BSN Generic applicants only must upload and submit their Unofficial Transcripts from all institutions (including UTRGV) in NursingCAS under your colleges attended entries by the application deadline.
- Courses in Progress: If you are completing courses at other institutions after the cycle closes:
- Order and submit another new Official Transcript to Undergraduate Admissions once those courses are finalized (and send an Unofficial Transcript copy to the Schoolofnursing@utrgv.edu and copy Sandra.ortega02@utrgv.edu.
- 2nd Degree BSN applicants must complete a “Transcript Update” in NursingCAS once the courses in progress are completed.
- Repeating Courses for Grade Improvement: In addition to completing the above, you must alert the Schoolofnursing@utrgv.edu and copy Sandra Ortega sandra.ortega02@utrgv.edu if you are retaking any courses for grade improvement at UTRGV or another institution.
- Applicants must provide an Unofficial Transcript via the emails above reflecting they are repeating a course at UTRGV or another institution (this must be received immediately after registering for the course and again immediately after completing the course).
⚠️ Important
- Applicants must follow all the application instructions on NursingCAS, including the instructions to submit transcripts.
- Applicants must submit Official Transcripts to UTRGV Undergraduate Admissions from each institution where any college credits were earned.
- “Transferred from…” notations on transcripts are not accepted for credit evaluation.
- UTRGV does not accept credit from Study.com.
📌 Why It Matters
- Your application will be incomplete if you have not submitted the required transcripts to both NursingCAS and UTRGV.
- The School of Nursing uses your NursingCAS application and Transcripts to:
- Confirm if applicants meet the application eligibility and admission requirements.
- Identify missing coursework or potential substitutions.
- To make admission decisions.
📚 Need Help with this step?
2nd degree BSN and BSN Generic applicants may contact Admissions about transcript evaluations and submitting Official Transcripts to UTRGV.
2nd Degree BSN applicants may contact NursingCAS Customer Service about ordering and uploading Official Transcripts to NursingCAS.
🧪 Step 4: Submit Valid HESI Scores Before the Cycle Closes (late scores are not accepted).
📌 Who Must Submit
- BSN Generic and 2nd BSN Degree applicants.
✅ Required HESI Sections
Applicants must upload valid score sheets for the following:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension
- Math
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Critical Thinking (submitted on a separate score sheet)
📤 HESI Scores:
- Upload all HESI score sheets to the application system under Documents before the cycle closes.
- Late or invalid submissions will not be accepted—your application will be considered incomplete and not considered.
🔁 HESI Retesting:
- Applicants must wait 3 weeks between HESI attempts.
- Plan ahead if you need to retest while the cycle is still open.
- Applicants may take the HESI exam no more than twice each academic year (September 1 – August 31).
📘 Applicants Must Review the following for further details and instructions:
📚 Need Help after reviewing the above?
- Contact the School of Nursing: schoolofnurisng@utrgv.edu or 956-665-3491