The School of Nursing has been providing distance education since 1993 both locally and globally. The faculty are skilled in delivering quality courses using online technology including video lectures, asynchronous discussion groups and real time face to face discussions between faculty and students.

The innovative program provides the preparation necessary for continued graduate education success. The curriculum is created to further develop students’ scholarly writing skills, leadership skills, research knowledge, and use of evidence based practice to provide a growth experience for the actively practicing registered nurse.

Students have access to all campus resources including an online library with retrievable full text articles. Courses are provided Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer sessions providing year round learning opportunities.

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The School of Nursing awards a BSN degree after completion of 120 credits of prescribed coursework. A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required of all previously attended Colleges

• 59 transferable non nursing credits
• 31 credits of baccalaureate level nursing (includes an 84 hour practicum)
• 30 credits awarded for your current RN licensure

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.

International Student Application Requirement

You must submit your academic credentials for evaluation to one of the following organizations. We must receive ORIGINAL Credential Evaluations or files directly from the organization completing the evaluation on your behalf:

A Detail Report credential evaluation by the International Education Research Foundation (IERF) is required. See link below for more information on the process. http://www1.udel.edu/registrar/transfer/intl.html#step1

Other required documentation may include

• Official transcript (and certified literal English translation when necessary)
• Official course syllabi or descriptions used by the institution (with certified literal English translations when necessary)

For additional information please visit the following pages:

• Transfer Credits taken from International Institutions
• Office of International Students and Scholars

Does your employer provide tuition benefits? 

Deferred tuition payment option is available for up to 30 days after grades are received. Click here for information on Nursing Deferred Tuition.