Howard Community College's associate degree in Registered Nursing is designed to facilitate transfer for students to four-year schools for bachelor of science in nursing programs.

Maryland Colleges and Universities

The links for the following schools in Maryland will direct you to their nursing school home pages.  Each four-year school has its own specific set of additional course requirements that students must complete beyond HCC's RN curriculum.  All nursing students interested in transferring to a BSN program are strongly encouraged to see an academic advisor in the Office of Admissions and Advising (RCF-242), as well as an advisor at the receiving institution.

• Bowie State University
• Coppin State University
• Johns Hopkins University
• Salisbury University
• Towson University
• University of Maryland, Baltimore
• Villa Julie College

Other Institutions

• Shenandoah University - offers LPN-->BSN and RN-->BSN
• Excelsior College - HCC has developed a consortium agreement with Excelsior College in Albany, NY.  Learn more about this agreement and Excelsior's allied health programs.

Publications

• RN to BSN Transfer Brochure (PDF)
• • This brochure provides information for students who earn their Associate of Arts degree in Registered Nursing at Howard Community College, and are planning to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at various four-year colleges or universities in Maryland. 
  • Requirements are always subject to change.  Students are responsible for ensuring that their transfer applications are complete.  For the most current information and requirements, students are strongly advised to contact an advisor at each individual institution to which they are considering transfer.