Quick links: 

• Online information sessions
• Weekly online drop-in hours
• Information for international students
• Information for student veterans
• Admissions FAQs

Online information sessions

Whether you're just starting your nursing journey or looking to advance your career, these sessions will help you take the next step in your education. 

Undergraduate sessions cover:

• Prerequisites 
• Application requirements 
• Interview process 
• Scholarship opportunities 
• Tips to make your application stand out 

Graduate program sessions, led by the program director and an admissions counselor, include: 

• An overview of the program and curriculum 
• A live Q&A with the program director to answer your questions 
• Insights into what makes each program unique 

Sign up for an information session

Join an online information session to learn about OHSU’s nursing programs and get the details you need to apply.

Undergraduate sessions: 

• April 29 from 5–6:30 p.m. 
• May 15 from 2–3:30 p.m. 
• May 29 from 2–3:30 p.m. 
• June 12 from 2–3:30 p.m. 
• June 24 from 5–6:30 p.m. 
• July 10 from 2–3:30 p.m. 
• July 22 from 5–6:30 p.m. 
• August 7 from 2–3:30 p.m.
• August 20 from 2–3:30 p.m.
• September 4 from 5–6:30 p.m.
• September 17 from 2–3:30 p.m.
• October 1 from 2–3:30 p.m.
• October 14 from 5–6:30 p.m.
• October 28 from 2–3:30 p.m.
• November 11 from 2–3:30 p.m.

Undergraduate sessions cover information about the Bachelor of Science 3-year program, the Accelerated Bachelor of Science program and dual admissions Accelerated Bachelor of Science to D.N.P. and Ph.D. pathways.

Graduate sessions: 

• Nurse Anesthesia 
  July 24 from 3-4:00 pm
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  August 12 from 2-3:00 pm

Additional sessions will be scheduled in late summer/fall. 

Have a quick question? Join weekly online drop-in hours

Visit the School of Nursing admissions virtual office on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon on WebEx to get your admissions questions answered.

Information for international students

The OHSU School of Nursing accepts international applicants for most programs. You are considered an international applicant if you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, regardless of where you attended school. 

If you’re applying as an international student, here’s what you need to know: 

• F-1 student visas are only available for campus-based programs. 
• You are not eligible for online, distance or hybrid programs. 
• You must submit the materials listed below along with the standard admission requirements. 

TOEFL exam 

To show English proficiency, you must submit TOEFL exam scores. The OHSU School of Nursing requires a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 83 for admission and does not accept IELTS scores. 

Foreign transcript evaluations

You must use an official transcript evaluation service to translate all your foreign transcripts and provide a course-by-course evaluation that includes: 

• Course name 
• Grade received using a U.S. grading scale 
• Cumulative grade point average (GPA) 
• Degree earned 

If you have international nursing credentials, you must show that your nursing education is equivalent to U.S. standards.  

Recommended evaluation services: 

• CGFNS Credential Evaluation Service if your background is in nursing 
• World Education Services (WES) if your background is in a non-nursing field 

RN licensure

If you’re an internationally trained RN applying to a master’s or doctoral program, you must meet licensure requirements. Contact the Oregon State Board of Nursing to learn how to get an Oregon RN license. 

• To apply, you must be eligible for an Oregon RN license. 
• If admitted, you must have an active Oregon RN license before classes start. 
• You need to provide proof of licensure before the first day of classes. 
• Start this process early to ensure you have your license in time. 

Information for student veterans

As a student veteran you may qualify for education funding to attend OHSU School of Nursing. 

Explore veteran education benefits. 

Veteran tuition assistance programs

• Tutorial Assistance Program, Military.com 
• Tuition Top Up Program, Military.com