Traditional Path
- Open to: Students with or without a bachelor's
- Avg. time to complete: 2 years
(after 2 years of prerequisite classes at a community college or university)
Undergraduate program
Our undergraduate program is focused exclusively on nursing education, so our students enter the program with their prerequisite coursework already completed at another accredited school. How you earn your bachelor’s degree depends on how and where you completed those prerequisites. Our pathways meet you where you are: whether you have a bachelor’s degree in another field and some healthcare experience under your belt, or you want to earn a bachelor’s for the first time.
Take the first step on your journey to a meaningful career in nursing — with a program where 96% of first-time NCLEX test takers pass on their first try.*
Which path is right for me?
Discover the best path for you to earn your Bachelor of Science. We offer five routes to the same degree, each tailored for different students and how you completed your prerequisites. Answer a few quick questions, and we'll help you find your fit.
Explore our pathways
Explore our five pathways to a Bachelor of Science degree. Each path is designed for learners with different educational backgrounds. Select a path below to learn more.
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Accelerated Path
- Open to: Students with a non-nursing bachelor's degree who are ready to go to school full-time
- Avg. time to complete: 1 year
Integrated Nursing Path
- Open to: Students at the Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, and Red Rocks Community College of Arvada
- Avg. time to complete: 4 years
(2 years of prerequisite classes at one of the community colleges listed above + 2 years at CU Anschutz Nursing)
CU Denver/CU Anschutz Nursing Bridge Path
- Open to: Students at CU Denver
- Avg. time to complete: 5 years
(3 years of prerequisite classes at CU Denver + 2 years at CU Anschutz Nursing)
CU Fort Lewis College/CU Anschutz Nursing Path
- Open to: Fort Lewis College students and recent alumni
- Avg. time to complete: 4 years
(4 years at Fort Lewis College)