Nursing Admission

Thinking about rmc nursing?

With small class sizes guaranteed, one-on-one attention from our expert faculty will give you the upper hand. You’ll get up close with your learning in our state-of-the-art simulation labs. And best of all, you’re sure to graduate with the in-depth knowledge and practical skills you’ll need to enter the healthcare field with confidence.

Admission to our Bachelor of Science Nursing Program is open to students entering as freshmen and transfers (when this option is available). For consideration, all prospective students must first submit their application to Randolph-Macon.

TWo STEPS, ONE SCHOOL Apply by December 10

Complete both the Randolph-Macon application AND the Nursing-specific application to apply directly to RMC’s BSN program. You choose the type!

If Randolph-Macon is your first choice and you’re confident you’ll attend if admitted, apply Early Decision (ED). This application plan is binding. If admitted, you agree to withdraw your applications from all other colleges and universities.

Early Action (EA) is a non-binding application plan, but offers an earlier admissions decision, so you can secure a spot in the competitive BSN program, which often fills fast!

Nursing Program application deadlines

Decision Type	Date
Freshman Admissions BSN Deadline	December 10
Fall Transfer	March 1
Spring Transfer*	November 1 (if space available)

*There is a transfer admission cycle for the sophomore cohort only. The freshman cohort is full.

Please note: Early Decision (ED) deposits are non-refundable at all times. Early Action (EA) deposits are refundable until a student is accepted into the BSN program and accepts their offer in the BSN cohort, then the deposit becomes non-refundable—see current Academic Catalog policy. If applying for need-based aid for fall 2026, nursing applicants must submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA to RMC by January 6.

Minimum Admission Criteria for Freshmen

Prospective students who are about to complete high school apply for freshman admission to the College. To be considered for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria. Keep in mind, meeting this minimum criteria does not guarantee program admission.

Admission to Randolph-Macon College
Minimum 3.25 weighted cumulative high school GPA
Ability to meet BSN Core Performance Standards

BSN Core performance standards

In addition to completing the application for admission to RMC and the nursing-specific application, please note that all nursing applicants will be required to submit the supplemental materials listed below. An optional interview with an Admissions Counselor is a recommended component of the application process, but is not required. The nursing-specific portion of your application will populate after selecting ‘yes’ to nursing in your application to Randolph-Macon.

Answer two short prompts
Upload your resume
Letter of Recommendation

Applying as a Transfer Student

RMC accepts transfer students if its freshman or sophomore cohort does not exceed the maximum of 40 students. External and internal candidates may apply to transfer.

transfer ADMISSIoN CRITeria and application details

International Student Requirements

International students must complete the following requirements prior to submitting their application to the Randolph-Macon College Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

Obtain an official transcript evaluation from one of the three Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON) approved agencies. All options are listed and linked below.

If you originate from a non-English speaking country, you’ll also need to submit verification of proficiency in the English language.

Board accepts the following ELP Exams & Scores:

TOEFL Overall Score: 83; Speaking: 26
IELTS Academic Overall Score: 6.5; Speaking: 7.0
TOEIC Overall Score (Listening/reading): 725
MET: Overall Score: 55; Speaking: 55

If you were educated in Australia, Barbados, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, South Africa, Trinidad/Tobago, United Kingdom, United States (except Puerto Rico) – you are exempt from the verification of English proficiency requirement.

state Licensure qualifications

The BSN program prepares students to take the NCLEX-RN, a national licensure exam for registered nurses. Licensure qualifications vary by state. Review our licensure disclosure for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.

Licensure disclosure

get to know us

Inside the classroom and out, you’re guaranteed a highly-personalized and engaging academic experience. Learn more about our Nursing Program, including what sets us apart.

Did you know we offer in-depth tours of our state-of-the art nursing facilities?! Sign up for a daily campus visit on Monday, Friday, or Saturday and add on a special nursing tour.

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Get the inside scoop from someone who knows it best. Connect with a current Randolph-Macon nursing student.

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Meet SYdney!

Your go-to resource as you navigate the college search and application process! Sydney is here to answer all your nursing-related questions, and can guide you through the admissions and aid process.

Connect with Sydney

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Perfect your resume

A resume is a required component of the nursing portion of the RMC application. To help you get started, we’ve pulled together some resume-writing tips and tricks. Spend a little extra time to showcase your skills and accomplishments!

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