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Admissions
Admissions at University of Nevada, Reno – Orvis School of Nursing
Competitive.
- No published overall acceptance or admission rate (%) was located on official Orvis/UNR sources. However, data shows that in pre‑licensure BSN rounds, typically the top 64 applicants are admitted each cycle (increased to 72 starting Fall 2022, and to 96 by Spring 2024) out of significantly more qualified applicants (e.g., 180 qualified candidates in Spring 2026). Admission is via ranking in a point‑based matrix.
- Average prerequisite GPA among admitted cohorts:
- Spring 2026: 3.54
- Fall 2025: 3.486
- Spring 2025: 3.511
- Average cumulative TEAS score among admitted cohorts (percent score):
- Spring 2026: 84.55
- Fall 2025: 83.67
- Spring 2025: 81.90
- Minimum GPA thresholds (Traditional BSN):
- A minimum 3.0 GPA in selected prerequisite pre‑nursing courses is required to be eligible to apply.
- TEAS exam requirements (Traditional BSN):
- TEAS must be completed within 12 months of the application.
- No minimum TEAS score is required to apply, but the score is used in the point‑based ranking.
- Accelerated 16‑Month BSN admissions matrix outlines point distribution:
- Pre‑Nursing GPA: ranges with point allocations—from <2.8 (ineligible) up to 4.0 (10 points).
- Cumulative GPA: similar tiered points (max 5 points for 4.0).
- TEAS percentile: p
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Format
Schedule and format at University of Nevada, Reno – Orvis School of Nursing
- Orvis School of Nursing offers both online and in-person (on-campus) delivery options, serving students across Nevada and the United States.
- The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is offered fully online, accessible nationwide.
- The RN-to-BSN program allows admissions in both spring and fall semesters, indicating multiple cohort start options.
- Admissions to the Accelerated BSN Spring 2027 cohort are open between August 1 and September 7, 2026; students can complete the program on the main Reno campus or at the Lake Tahoe campus, showing delivery-location flexibility.
- The RN-to-BSN concurrent enrollment pathway enables students to begin working toward the BSN while enrolled in an ADN/AAS program, demonstrating flexible, overlapping enrollment options.
- Transfer credits, particularly those graded S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) from institutions not offering letter grades, are evaluated on an individual basis.
- No explicit information was found regarding evening, weekend, or cohort start options beyond spring/fall; asynchronous vs synchronous formats; or transfer credit limits beyond S/U evaluation.
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Programs
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Admissions are competitive and highly structured, relying on a transparent point-based system using GPA, TEAS performance, and other factors.
Students can complete the program on the main Reno campus or at the Lake Tahoe campus, showing delivery-location flexibility.
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Admissions are competitive and highly structured, relying on a transparent point-based system using GPA, TEAS performance, and other factors.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is offered fully online, accessible nationwide.
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Admissions are competitive and highly structured, relying on a transparent point-based system using GPA, TEAS performance, and other factors.
The RN-to-BSN program allows admissions in both spring and fall semesters, indicating multiple cohort start options.
RN-to-BSN Completion Program
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Admissions are competitive and highly structured, relying on a transparent point-based system using GPA, TEAS performance, and other factors.
The RN-to-BSN concurrent enrollment pathway enables students to begin working toward the BSN while enrolled in an ADN/AAS program.
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