About
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Freshman Option provides Emory College and Oxford College students with a solid foundation for beginning a career as a registered nurse. This program is designed for students who wish to pursue the BSN as their first bachelor’s degree.
Rowena W. Elliott PhD, RN, CNN, AGNP-C, GS-C, CNE, LNC, ANEF, FAAN
Program Director, BSN
rowena.wade.elliott@emory.edu
Emma Fulloon
Program Administrator, BSN
emma.fulloon@emory.edu

Overview
First, the Prerequisites
As a Freshman Option student, the first two years of general education prerequisites are taken at Emory College or Oxford College. Students may apply and be admitted to the nursing program while the prerequisites are in progress. All required courses must be completed before enrolling in the BSN program in the fall semester.
Emory and Oxford students applying to the BSN first-degree program will automatically be admitted to the School of Nursing if they meet certain requirements.
Second, the Nursing Education
In the remaining two years at Emory, you’ll learn the practice of nursing in clinical and classroom settings. The nursing program is designed to be completed in four semesters of full-time enrollment.
Graduates of the BSN program are eligible to take the NCLEX examination to become a Registered Nurse in any U.S. state. BSN graduates can work in a wide array of practice areas in health care and beyond.

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, you must submit the following items:
- Application for Admission
- The $50 application is waived for current Emory and Oxford students
- Official transcripts from institutions outside of Emory University
- Submit an updated Resume
- Submit Undergraduate GER Verification Form
Please review the Prerequisites tab to review prerequisite course requirements. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher by the start date of the BSN program.
Emory and Oxford students must obtain a GPA of 3.0 cumulative and 2.8 science/math to receive automatic entry into the BSN program. Students whose GPA is less than a 3.0 cumulative and 2.8 science/math will be required to have an extensive review of preparation by the Admission Committee and will not be guaranteed admission. Additional documents, such as resume and letters of recommendation, may be requested for further review.

Application
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing accepts applications to its academic programs for traditional BSN students to enroll each fall semester. Admission decisions will be based upon candidate competitiveness as well as space availability. Applicants could potentially be placed on a waitlist. Decisions for waitlisted applicants are announced as seats become available, up to the first day of orientation. Application deadlines can be found here.
For questions or concerns about the application process, please contact the School of Nursing's Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs at 404.727.7980.

Freshman Experience

Prerequisites (Emory College)
The prerequisites for the BSN program include 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college course credit. Students may submit an application for admission with the courses in progress, but all prerequisites must be completed successfully by the time you plan on beginning the nursing program.
Course planning will depend on your AP/IB credits, or what you are prepared to take in the first year or second year. The list below contains all prerequisite and general education requirements (GERs) that must be satisfied to graduate with a BSN. Students can use the "what if" feature in Degree Tracker to view alignment with Nursing GERs.
Course Name Course Number
SCIENCES (SNT)
Chemistry with lab CHEM 150
Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab NRSG 201
Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab NRSG 202
Microbiology with lab NRSG 205
Clinical Nutrition NRSG 207
MATH (MQR)
Intro to Stat Inference QTM 100
HUMANITIES
Expository Writing (FWRT) ENG 101
AND
Either 2 additional (HAP) courses OR 1 (HAP) course and 1 (HAL) course
SOCIAL SCIENCES (HSC)
Human Growth and Development NRSG 200
Any additional social science course- PSYC 111 highly recommended
Graduation Requirements
PACE and First Year Writing Seminar (FYSM) must be completed in your freshman year.
GENERAL ELECTIVES
Additional courses to meet 60 credit hours excluding pathophysiology, pharmacology, technical, or applied art, music, or theater courses.
PRE-NURSING PREREQUISITE COURSES
SON’s policy states that Pre-Nursing students have first access to all PRE-NURSING prerequisite classes (NRSG 200, 201, 202, 205, & 207). All other intended majors will be considered by career status (seniors, juniors, sophomores) based on availability.
To make a Spring 2022 registration request, please complete the Prerequisite Registration form.
The Spring 2022 registration form will be open from Thursday, October 21 at 2:00pm until Thursday, October 28 at 11:59pm. Requests must be sent via form to have priority consideration for Spring 2022 registration.
For questions, please email nrsgpermissioninquiries@emory.edu.

Prerequisites (Oxford College)
The prerequisites for Oxford students include 66 credit hours (64 Academic +2 PE), including the below prerequisites. Students may submit an application for admission with the courses in progress, but all prerequisites must be completed successfully by the time you plan on beginning the nursing program.
Course planning will depend on your AP/IB credits, or what you are prepared to take in the first year or second year. The list below contains all prerequisite and general education requirements (GERs) that must be satisfied to graduate with a BSN. Students can use the "what if" feature in Degree Tracker to view alignment with Nursing GERs.
Course Name Course Number
SCIENCES (SNT)
Chemistry with lab CHEM 150
Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab NRSG 201
Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab NRSG 202
Microbiology with lab NRSG 205
Clinical Nutrition NRSG 207
MATH (MQR)
Intro to Stat Inference QTM 100
HUMANITIES
Expository Writing (FWRT) ENG 185 or 186
AND
Either 2 additional (HAP) courses OR 1 (HAP) course and 1 (HAL) course
SOCIAL SCIENCES (HSC)
Child Development PSYCH 205
Any additional social science course- PSYC 111 highly recommended
Graduation Requirements
Discovery Seminar must be completed in your first semester and First Year Writing must be completed in your freshman year.
Oxford Graduation Requirements
To continue to Nursing, Oxford students must complete all components of the Oxford College General Education Program. Please see all of those requirements in the Oxford catalog.
GENERAL ELECTIVES
Additional courses to meet 64 credit hours (needed to graduate Oxford College).
**Please contact the Oxford Advising Support Center (oxadvising@emory.edu)to get permission numbers for NRSG_OX courses.







About the School of Nursing

Accreditation
Emory University undergoes accreditation at the university level and throughout our colleges and schools to ensure our educational programs meet the highest standards. The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is accredited by multiple organizations. For a list of accreditations, you can visit our Accreditations page.

Financial Aid and Tuition
Updated December 9, 2020
Please see the estimated tuition costs for the 2020-2021 academic year. These estimated amounts are for both undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including BSN, ABSN, MN Pathway to MSN, MN, and MSN, and DNP programs. Opportunities to defray the cost of attendance through scholarships and financial aid are available.
Each program at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing has different tuition structures and billing patterns. Figures shown are for approximation purposes and should not be used in program comparison.
Policy Statement on Refunds
Refunds for Emory University students who are federal (Title IV) aid recipients will be prorated in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 and any related regulations.
- Traditional BSN: $26,535/semester ($2,211/hour)
- Distance ABSN: $1,608/hour
- MN Pathway to MSN: $23,130/semester ($1,928/hour)
- Pre-licensure Master of Nursing (MN): $22,810/semester ($1,901/hour)
- Master of Science in Nursing: $23,550/semester ($1,963/hour)
- Post Masters Certificate: $1,857/hour
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice: $20,050/semester ($1,671/hour)
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist: $24,190/semester ($2,016/hour)
Please visit the Financial Aid website for information on Financial aid options.

Frequently Asked Questions
