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Prelicensure Track

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN HEALTH CARE

Nurses are in demand. Through the College of Nursing's flexible Prelicensure Track program, students will earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing and the skills to make a positive impact in health care.

August 25, 2026: Application Process Update

Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Prelicensure Admission Requirements

The College of Nursing has updated its application process for students applying to the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Prelicensure Nursing Program cohorts.

Students who meet the minimum application requirements will be eligible to apply. An invitation is no longer required to submit an application. All eligible applications will be reviewed through a competitive admission process. Meeting the minimum requirements makes you eligible to apply but does not guarantee admission. Applicants who exceed the minimum requirements will be more competitive for admission.

Please continue to check this website for the most current information about application requirements, deadlines, and the admission process. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available. 

Program Length

Spring 2027: Four consecutive semester cohort

Fall 2027: Four consecutive semester cohort and six consecutive semester cohort

Spring 2028: Four consecutive semester cohort and six consecutive semester cohort

After Spring 2028: Six consecutive semesters cohorts only 

Mode

In-person with some online and hybrid options

Clinical Experience

Gain hands-on training across specialties and settings from hospitals to community health.

Interprofessional Training

Train with future doctors and pharmacists in a top medical center.

Emphasis Information

      Semester One: (Semester credits: 15.5)

      NURS 3305 - Foundations of Clinical Nursing Care  
      NURS 3315 - Maternal/Infant Health Nursing             
      NURS 3280 - Intro to Professional Nursing 
      NURS 5255 - Foundations of Interprofessional Education   
      NURS 3350 - Principles of Clinical Management I        

      Semester Two: (Semester credits: 16)

      NURS 3360 - Health Systems & Populations I
      NURS 3322 - Information Tech & EBP          
      NURS 3410 - Acute Care Nursing Practicum 
      NURS 3450 - Principles of Clinical Management II

      Semester Three: (Semester credits: 16.5)

      NURS 4535 - Mental Health 
      NURS 4610 - Care Transitions        
      NURS 4365 - Health Systems & Populations II 
      NURS 4550 - Principles of Clinical Management III 
      NURS 4860 - Population Health Practicum     
      Approved IPE (take here if graduating in Summer)          

      Semester Four: (Semester credit: 15.5)

      NURS 4450 - Leadership 
      NURS 4650 - Capstone Clinical 
      NURS 4430 - Clinical Applications of Research 
      NURS 4230 - Transition to Practice
      Approved IPE course (take in last semester if graduating Fall/Spring)  

      Program total credits: 63.5

      View the University of Utah Catalog.

      6 semester plan of study is in the works.

      Total cost estimate for the Prelicensure program:

      Fall Start:

      • Four Semester, Resident: $30,800
      • Four Semester, Non-resident: $69,200
      • Four Semester, WUE: $38,600
      • Six Semester, Resident: $33,400
      • Six Semester, Non-resident: $67,800
      • Six Semester, WUE: $40,300

      Spring Start:

      • Four Semester, Resident: $30,800
      • Four Semester, Non-resident: $69,200
      • Four Semester, WUE: $38,600
      • Six Semester, Resident: $33,400
      • Six Semester, Non-resident: $72,800
      • Six Semester, WUE: $41,200

      This cost estimate covers only tuition and mandatory student fees. Possible program and course fees are not included. Other expenses, such as book, supplies, and travel, are not reflected. Amounts are rounded to the nearest $100 and are based on the 2025-2026 College of Nursing tuition table provided by the Bursar and use the 2025 Program of Study for this specialty track. Possible tuition increases or changes to a student's program of study are not reflected. Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time. The University of Utah only charges resident rates during summer semesters. 

      Students are encouraged to use the University's Tuition Estimator tool below to get a more specific tuition estimate for each semester. Possible program and course fees are not included. Other expenses, such as books, supplies, and travel are also not reflected. The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of school-related expenses a student can expect for the academic year or semester of enrollment, and general Tuition Schedules are maintained by the University's Bursar's office. The University of Utah maintains comprehensive cost of attendance information in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, section 472.

      For additional questions, please reach out to Heather Clarkson at Heather.Clarkson@nurs.utah.edu.

      Application Deadlines

      Fall 2027 Semester:
      Opens: January 1, 2027
      Closes: January 31, 2027 at 5:00PM MT

      Spring 2028 Semester:
      Opens: August 1, 2027
      Closes: September 1, 2027 at 5:00PM MT

      Summer Semester:
      We will no longer be enrolling a summer cohort.

      Contact Us

      Questions for an undergraduate advisor?
      conadvising@utah.edu

      Questions about admissions?
      admissions@nurs.utah.edu

      Academic Operations
      (801) 587-3194