RN-BS Students

The RN-BS program is designed for graduates of associate degree and diploma nursing programs. It is offered online (100%) in a part-time format to accommodate the needs of working RNs.

Select the term below to start or continue your application.

Application Deadlines
Term	Date
Fall 2025	August 1, 2025 - Application deadline for first session August 18, 2025 - First 8-week session begins September 29, 2025 – Application deadline for second session October 13, 2025 – Second 8-week session begins
Spring 2026	December 26, 2025 – Application deadline for first session January 12, 2026 – First 8-week session begins February 27, 2026 – Application deadline for second session March 16, 2026 – Second 8-week session begins
Summer 2026	April 24, 2026 – Application deadline for first session May 11, 2026 - First 7-week session begins June 5, 2026 – Application deadline for second session June 22, 2026 – Second 7-week session begins
Fall 2026	August 1, 2026 - Application deadline for first session August 24, 2026 - First 8-week session begins September 25, 2026 – Application deadline for second session October 19, 2026 – Second 8-week session begins

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is authorized to operate as a postsecondary educational institution by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.