Baccalaureate Program for Registered Nurses

The RN-BS program is designed for registered nurses who wish to obtain their bachelor's degree in nursing.  Classes are offered through a combination of online and in-class participation.  Students meet in class one Tuesday every 4 weeks at the University Center of Greenville.  The weeks that students do not attend class in person, they will complete work online using Blackboard.

The program encourages student-student and faculty-student bonding through a specialized RN-BS orientation experience at the beginning of the program.  Students are admitted to the program in both the fall and spring semesters.  

Please see other pages for information related to admission requirements and program of study.  For information you can contact the RN-BS Student Services Coordinator Ms. Hillarie L. Brown at (864) 260-6702 or via email at hillari@clemson.edu.

RN-BS Curriculum

Admission Requirements

• Current South Carolina Registered Nurse (must hold active license without restrictions)
• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program or accredited university
• Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.75 on all attempted college courses

To enroll in the RN-BS courses at the University Center of Greenville complete all General Education Requirements.

Steps to Admission and Enrollment in the RN-BS Program 

• Set up an appointment with Clemson University RN-BS Student Program Coordinator, Hillarie L. Brown at the University Center. At this time transcripts and the program will be reviewed. You will need to bring transcripts from each institution attended, either unofficial or official. Contact Ms. Hillarie L. Brown at (864) 260-6702 or via email at hillari@clemson.edu.
• If eligible, you will receive an application at your appointment and will then apply for admission.
• Enroll with Clemson while you are completing your final general education requirements at a local technical college. These classes must be completed and you must maintain a minimum of a 2.75 grade point average on all attempted college courses prior to beginning the Clemson nursing courses.
• The fall admission deadline is May 15th, and the spring admission deadline is October 15th.

 Upon Entering The Program

• You will receive 31 semester hours of credit upon completing Nursing 307, Family Nursing in the Community, with a B or higher. This course validates your previous nursing knowledge from your Associate Degree Program.
• Successfully complete 31-34 semester hours of Clemson University nursing and related courses at the University Center of Greenville.

Bonus

• You may take up to 6 hours of Master's degree courses while completing your BS Degree.
• You have the opportunity to complete your clinical hours in your local communities.
• The program is traditionally four semesters, but you could finish in just three semesters.

RN-BS Program is Web-Enhanced

• Classes meet at the University Center once every 4 weeks on Tuesdays.
• Additional class meetings are conducted online using Blackboard format.
• Faculty are available at the University Center.

Computer Requirements:
Windows operating system
Internet access
Highly recommended to have DSL
Can download Breeze software for Powerpoint presentations with voice.

*  Computers are available in the University Center library if needed