How to apply to the RN-to-BSN program
Admission requirements
To be admitted to this program, you must:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- An active, unencumbered RN license in your state of residence.
State authorization
- Visit our State Authorization page to determine if our program is offered in your state.
Start your application
Getting started is easy!
- Complete the online application to the School of Nursing RN-to-BSN program.
- Request official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended to be sent to the School of Nursing, RN-to-BSN program. Contact the Registrar's office in your previous institutions for your transcript. Request an official review.
- For students with English as a second language, submit your TOEFL scores. International students must have a TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 213 (computer) with no sub-score under 50. TOEFL test takers after September 24, 2005, who take the revised TOEFL will be admitted with a speaking sub-score of 23, writing sub-score of 20, and reading and listening scores of 21 or higher, and a combined score of 85 or higher.
Sending materials
By email: RNBSN@washburn.edu
By fax: 785.670.1032
By mail:
Washburn University
ATTN: RN-to-BSN Program
School of Nursing
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Prerequisites met?
Let us evaluate your transcript with a complimentary review!
Send your unofficial transcripts along with the completed Transcript Evaluation Request form via fax to 785.670.1032 - Attention: RNBSN Director; or send them via email to RNBSN@washburn.edu.
Questions about the application process?
We're here to help throughout the process via email and phone at rnbsn@washburn.edu or 785.670.1526.
