Undergraduate Admissions

The University at Buffalo School of Nursing offers three distinct undergraduate programs that lead to a Bachelors in Science in Nursing. Admission to the Traditional and Accelerated undergraduate programs is competitive and based on a holistic review of your application materials, including essay and video responses, resume and GPA. Admission to the RN to BS program is based on space availability.

The Traditional and Accelerated pre-licensure undergraduate programs in the School of Nursing programs are not offered in a fully online format. 

The School of Nursing reserves the right to change admission and program criteria to meet prevailing accreditation and registration requirements.

Admissions Information

Additional Student Information

ABS & TRADITIONAL Application Steps

RN to BS Application Steps

Notice to RN to BS Program Applicants

Students with diploma and hospital program transcripts that are not regionally accredited are not eligible to apply to the RN to BS Program.

Only credit-bearing courses from regionally accredited institutions of higher learning are considered tranferable to the university. 

Please have official transcripts mailed to:

UB Admissions Office
12 Capen Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260-1660

Additional Information

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The University at Buffalo is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs and activities. The entire notice of non-discrimination can be viewed here: www.buffalo.edu/equity.html