Fast-track your career
In the nursing field with San Antonio College's nationally accredited RN-BSN accelerated program.
Take your shot. Apply now.RN-to-BSN accelerated program
at San Antonio College
Are you a registered nurse who wants to deepen your knowledge, enhance your skills, and advance leadership positions in the healthcare industry while accommodating your demanding schedule?
In that case, this program is designed for you.
Completion time in 8 or 12 months*through multiple learning tracks, including accelerated, traditional, and hybrid online.*The RN-to-BSN Accelerated Program is only available for full-time study now. |
Available 100% online & hybrid learning modesProgram admission happens twice a year. Practicum projects are based on individual experience. |
Join a strong network of nurses ready to take the next career step.Our online RN-BSN program leverages your current knowledge and experience to elevate your nursing competencies. |
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You'll have access to the resources and quality college experience made for your success.
More reasons to choose the San Antonio College RN-to-BSN program
ConvenientDesigned with the working RN professional in mind. You can work at your own pace from anywhere, anytime. |
InteractiveEnrich your nursing practice by discussing with fellow students and learning from faculty who share real-world knowledge. |
PracticalApply what you learn directly with an evidence-based practice focused on ethics, leadership, and community health. |
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Next StepsAccess Student Portal
The Alamo Colleges District uses ACES as the online student portal for all of your information and can be accessed at aces.alamo.edu.
Submit Documents
You’ll need to gather and submit several important documents, including:
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Get RegisteredOrientation and Registration
Celebrate your transition to college! You'll learn more about your college programs and services at New Student Orientation (NSO), which is required for all new and transfer students. Once you attend NSO, you'll be able to meet with an advisor and register for classes. Make Payment
After you’ve registered, you’ll need to make sure your tuition has been covered by financial aid or your payments have been made to avoid having your classes dropped. View Registration and Payment Calendar Questions about paying for college? |
Next, apply to the RN-to-BSN programOffered at San Antonio CollegeApplication
Complete the online application and submit all required documentation by uploading them. All additional documentation can be scanned and submitted with the application under “Upload Transcript” in PDF-only format. Name/identify the document by using the “College/University name” area. The application process is an ongoing process and notifications are sent within 2 weeks of application submission. Notification can include pending documentation needed, acceptance, or denials. Initially, notification letters will be sent to the personal email address provided on the Nursing application. All subsequent emails will be sent to ACES email address (@student.alamo.edu). It is the responsibility of the applicant to maintain appropriate contact information at all times. For status updates on your application please email at sac-bsnnursing@alamo.edu. Prerequisite Courses
Complete all prerequisite core requirement courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a C or higher in each course. The Admission Committee will evaluate and develop a plan to ensure all degree required courses are completed prior to finishing the program. RN to BSN Degree Required Prerequisites (Credit)
AAS prerequisite courses(24)
Students earn up to 36 semester credit hours of advanced placement credit for successful completion of nursing courses from their A.A.S or diploma program and a subsequent unencumbered, current Texas Registered Nurse license. BSN Prerequisite Courses (Credit)
Other Core Required courses: Mathematics (20) Core 1 Course (3 credit hours)
American History (60) Core 2 Courses (6 credit hours) Select any combination from the following:
Creative Arts (50) Core 1 course (3 credit hours)
Additional Communication (90) Core 1 course (3 credit hours)
Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core 1 course (3 credit hours)
BSN Prerequisite Courses (30) License
Provide evidence that the license is unencumbered current for Texas or an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact RN License. Scholarship Opportunity
The BSN Bridge program qualifies for grants and scholarship. You must first complete a FASFA application for the year you are applying. Then you can apply for scholarships through the Alamo Colleges Foundations Scholarship, Sign In - Alamo Colleges District Scholarships (academicworks.com). |
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