Bachelor of Science in Nursing Prior Learning Credits

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) students have the opportunity to test out of or submit a portfolio to earn credit for certain classes.
  • You must be registered for the term in which the prior learning is assessed by exam or portfolio assessments.
  • PLA credits received will not be considered as residency credits.
  • You may attempt the exam or portfolio assessment no more than two times for the same course.
  • You may attempt the exam or submit the portfolios within 60 days of the chair’s signature.
  • You must obtain department approval and submit the forms to the bursar with payment.

B.S.N. Classes with Possible Prior Learning Credits

Pre-licensure

RN-BSN

RN-BSN students can test out of a maximum of nine credit hours.

Questions about Prior Learning Credits?

For more information, see the following pages related to university policies on transfer credit and prior learning assessment:

Prelicensure BSN: Call the college at 937-775-3132.

RN-BSN Completion Program: Call Theresa Haghnazarian at 937-775-3132.