Traditional BSN Program

Mason’s Traditional BSN is a four-year, full-time, pre-licensure pathway for applicants who do not hold a prior Bachelor’s degree. The program provides students an opportunity to experience nursing in a variety of clinical settings throughout the National Capitol area. Students complete Mason Core and nursing prerequisites, with nursing courses introduced in their freshman year. 

Clinical courses extend across the sophomore, junior, and senior year of the BSN program. The BSN Clinical Hours per Course details how each course is planned with lecture hours, skill lab hours, simulation hours, and direct patient care hours.

The program admits once a year in Fall and spaces are limited. We recommend that all applicants attend an Information Session to learn more about important application guidelines and requirements. Additional information about Traditional BSN can also be found in the university catalog. 

View a fillable form version of the plan of study

For information regarding tuition and fees, please visit the Student Accounts, Tuition and Fees website. 

It is important to note that Nursing programs require additional fees. 

The College of Public Health and School of Nursing provide a number of scholarships to students of all levels. Explore scholarship opportunities and application deadlines from the College of Public Health's Scholarship page. 

For other scholarships and aids available in the university, please visit the university's page.

More details about BSN application requirements and deadlines can be found on the Admissions page.