SLCC Express Pathway

Bridge Your Education

The Express Pathway is a bridge program allowing students enrolled in Salt Lake Community College’s (SLCC) associate degree nursing program to seamlessly enter the University of Utah College of Nursing Online RN to BS track.

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Dual Enrollment Option

  • Exclusive to Express Pathway students
  • Individual program plans created with RN-BS advisor
  • Add 1-2 online bachelor’s degree classes to your 3rd and 4th semesters at SLCC
  • Get a head start while still at SLCC, then finish in a few as 2 semesters

*Students must complete prerequisites to begin core classes 
*To continue into RN-BS program, students must graduate from SLCC nursing program and pass the NCLEX.  

 

Post-Graduation Option

  • Those who choose not to take the dual enrollment option will still enjoy timely completion of their BSN
  • Students have up to 3 semesters to start the RN-BS program after graduating from SLCC
  • Complete the program in 2, 3 or 4 semesters
  • Students must pass the NCLEX prior to the start of their 1st semester to qualify for the 2-semester track

Program Length

The program can be completed in 2, 3, or 4 semesters

Mode

Asynchronous (online)

Fast-Track

Personalized programs of study where advisors will create a plan that is right for you

Dual Enrollment

Get a head start while still at SLCC, then finish in a few as 2 semesters

Program Qualifications & Applications

    Qualifications
    • Enrolled in Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing at SLCC
      • 3.0 Prerequisite GPA
      • 3.3 nursing program GPA
      • General education
        • GE does not need to be compete during application and may be embedded in your individual program of study
      • Prerequisites:
        • Human Anatomy
        • Human Physiology
        • Elementary Chemistry
        • Statistics
        • Human Growth and Development
        • Microbiology
        • Pathophysiology
        • Nutrition Intervention (embedded in SLCC nursing program)
          • Prerequisites do not need to be complete during application, only before starting core RN-BS classes
          • Prerequisites do not expire
    Applications

    Express Pathway Application

    • Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and/or universities  
    • Access through College of Nursing website

    U of U application

    • Apply only when you know which semester you wish to start (applications are only good for one semester at a time)  
    • Application type
      • Transfer
      • 2nd bachelors (if you have a previous degree)
      • Returning (if you have taken U of U courses prior)
    • Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities
    • Choose “Uonline” from campus drop-down menu
    • Choose “pre-nursing” as area of focus (full major status in nursing will be declared as part of onboarding process)
    • U of U application deadlines:
      • Fall: April 1
      • Spring: November 1
      • Summer: March 1

    Application Deadlines

    Applications to the Express Pathway are open for 1 month each semester. Interested students should apply in their 2nd or 3rd semester during the corresponding application window.

    March 1 – 31
    July 1 – 31
    October 1-31

    *for example, if spring semester is the 2nd semester in a student’s SLCC nursing program, they should plan to apply during the March application window.

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    Resources

    Contact Us

    RN-BS Program Director
    Amanda Keddington, DNP, MSN Ed, RN, CCRN, OCN, NPD-BC
    Amanda.Keddington@nurs.utah.edu

    RN-BS Program Manager
    Kristen Mahoney
    (801) 587-7605
    kristen.mahoney@nurs.utah.edu

    Office of Student Services
    Phone: (801) 587-3194

    Questions about admissions?
    admissions@nurs.utah.edu