RN to BSN: Early Assurance

The RN to BSN Early Assurance pathway guarantees admission to the RN to BSN option upon successful completion of all RN to BSN admission requirements.

Advantages of the Early Assurance Option

  • Guaranteed admission to the RN to BSN option upon successful completion of all RN to BSN admission requirements.
  • Early assurance of your admission while in your ADN program and up to two years in advance of attending ECU.
  • All prerequisites can be completed at the community college.
  • Individualized student support to streamline the admission process to ECU and the College of Nursing.

As an RN to BSN Early Assurance option student, you may also want to apply for the ECU Pirate Promise program, which offers several advantages to you as a prospective student, including:

  • Waiver of the ECU application fee.
  • A dedicated transfer coach.
  • The option to purchase an ECU 1 Card to gain access to:
    • Athletic tickets
    • Campus events
    • Library resources
    • Community Writing Center

ECU Pirate Promise program

Admission Criteria

  • NC community college students enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing program
  • Consistent enrollment in ADN curriculum courses
  • 2.5 cumulative GPA

ECU Early Assurance RN/BSN Contact Information:

Email: rnbsn@ecu.edu
Phone: 252-744-6470