*Tuition listed is per semester, 12+ credit hours, in-state students
**Reflects dollars distributed by the College of Nursing to students in all degree programs, 2022-23.
A BSN degree from UIC will provide you with the strongest possible foundation for a fulfilling career as a nurse—one of the fastest growing and most trusted professions in the U.S. Here at UIC, you’ll learn from some of the nation’s foremost nursing leaders and be supported by energetic and engaged peers.
To be admitted as a transfer student to the traditional BSN program, students must have already completed 57 credit hours of college-level coursework. Once admitting to the College of Nursing, students complete the program over four full-time semesters (no summers), and after graduation, they are eligible to sit for the RN licensure exam.
The traditional BSN program is offered at our campuses in Chicago, Springfield and Urbana.
The UIC Honors College is an option for undergraduate students motivated to engage in the many learning opportunities offered at UIC.
Graduating BSN student celebrate graduation by continuing a UIC Nursing tradition—the Senior Pool jump.
Academic advising, peer mentoring, student organizations and resources to help students land that dream job are just some of the ways UIC College of Nursing engages its energetic, inquisitive and productive student body.
“UIC Nursing’s emphasis on community, coupled with its challenging curriculum, aligns perfectly with my aspirations, making it the ideal institution for my nursing education.”
Asma Muza | BSN '24
Our professors set aside extra time to hold review sessions or talk to students after class because they wanted to see us succeed. They always found ways to keep us engaged in the simulation lab, with hands-on practice, and by sharing their own experiences as nurses. These moments made the content more understandable and made me enjoy my time at UIC Nursing.
Marissa Oliveros | BSN '24
UIC provides numerous opportunities for me to actively engage in the community as a future nurse, while also offering tremendous opportunities for research experience. The faculty and staff at UIC have consistently been there for me, providing unwavering support, and I truly appreciate the sense of community that I feel here.
Joy Shin | BSN '24
In addition to being challenged academically, I’ve been rewarded in many ways — the staff, the friends, the lessons, and the strength I have gained make it all worthwhile.
Gail Monique Talavera | Expected graduation, May 2025
My favorite thing about UIC Nursing is the guidance and passion that the faculty members have for our education. The rigor of this program is no surprise, but the professors’ commitment to witnessing you succeed is really heartwarming. Having somebody, or a system, that supports students makes a different in our lives!
