Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview A completion program for licensed registered nurses with an ADN, ASN or nursing diploma who want a bachelor's in nursing. Most courses are online and build on the RN license you already hold.
Career outlook Employers hire BSN-prepared RNs for roles requiring expanded leadership, community-health, and evidence-based-practice competencies, and many hospitals require the BSN for advancement.
Getting in What Sam Houston State University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Minimum GPA 2.5
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Sam Houston State University. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 15 Developmental Psychology (PSYC 3374) C or better Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL 2403; BIOL 2401 transfer) C or better · with lab Human Anatomy & Physiology II (BIOL 2404; BIOL 2402 transfer) C or better · with lab Introduction to Applied Microbiology (BIOL 2420) or General Microbiology (BIOL 3470) C or better · with lab Introduction to Inorganic and Environmental Chemistry (CHEM 1406, preferred) or General Chemistry I (CHEM 1411) or CHEM/approved elective C or better · with lab Introduction To Psychology (PSYC 1301) C or better Nutrition (FSCN 2362) C or better Pre Calculus Algebra (MATH 1314) or MATH 1324, MATH 1410, MATH 1420 C or better Statistics: Introduction to Biomedical Statistics (MATH 1370), Elementary Statistics (MATH 1342), or Psychological Statistics (PSYC 3402) C or better Texas Core Curriculum: Communication (6 hours) C or better Texas Core: Component Area Option (SOCI 2319 and KINE 2115 recommended) C or better Texas Core: Creative Arts C or better Texas Core: Language, Philosophy and Culture (PHIL 1301 recommended) C or better Texas Core: Political Science/Government (6 hours) C or better Texas Core: U.S. History (6 hours) C or better Certifications 1 Unencumbered Texas RN license (or multistate license) Health and background checks 1 Proof of clinical readiness (immunizations, CPR certification, background check) Application basics 2 Associate Degree in Nursing or diploma (joint admission possible after 1st ADN semester at Alvin, Blinn, Lone Star, or Temple College) Prerequisite GPA 2.5 
