Admission & Tuition Info

Application Process

Applications for the Emory & Henry College’s RN to BSN Program are completed and verified utilizing the RN to BSN application. The application is free and online.

RN to BSN Application

Applications are reviewed and those selected are notified of acceptance into the program either by mail or email.

What’s Next for Admitted Students?

Scholarship Opportunities

Emory & Henry College offers generous scholarships to help make your RN to BSN journey affordable. Scholarships are renewable annually with satisfactory progress and all of the following criteria are met:

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale
Current FAFSA application
Demonstrated financial need

Available Scholarships:

Reverend Dr. John W. Bardsley, Jr ’51 Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established for the nursing program in memory and honor of Rev. Dr. John Bardsley.

For information regarding nursing scholarships, please contact Natalie Blankenship at nlblankenship@ehc.edu.
Anne Payne Mowell ’62 Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established for the nursing program in memory and honor of Anne Payne Mowell by her family.

For information regarding nursing scholarships, please contact Natalie Blankenship at nlblankenship@ehc.edu.
Lorraine and JD Nicewonder Scholarship

This scholarship was established for the nursing program in honor of Lorraine and J.D. Nicewonder.

For information regarding nursing scholarships, please contact Natalie Blankenship at nlblankenship@ehc.edu.
External Scholarships

Ballad Health

If you are employed by Ballad Health, please ask your supervisor or HR representative about options for tuition reimbursement.

Other Health Systems

Please ask your supervisor or HR representative about options for tuition reimbursement.

Virginia State Loan Repayment Program

The VA-SLRP main objective is to recruit primary care practitioners in underserved areas of Virginia and in state and local institutions. Learn more information about the VA-SLRP program, including requirements and how to apply.

Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)

VTAG helps students living in Virginia pay for college. Learn more information about the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant and how to apply.

For information regarding nursing scholarships, please contact Natalie Blankenship at nlblankenship@ehc.edu.

For information about scholarships, contact the Director of Admissions, School of Nursing, Natalie Blankenship nlblankenship@ehc.edu.

Admission Requirements

Be a graduate of an accredited associate degree or diploma school of nursing
- *Emory & Henry College has Concurrent Admission Agreements with several community colleges to provide a transfer pathway for students to earn four-year degrees. Students who are concurrently admitted to E&H may take RN-BSN coursework while completing their Associate’s Degree.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Submission of all official transcripts from any educational institution attended (i.e., college or universities) to Emory & Henry College Office of Admissions at admissions@ehc.edu or mail to Emory & Henry College, Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 947, Emory, Virginia, 24327.
Hold a current unencumbered registered nursing (RN) license in the state in which they practice. Send the license to Natalie Blankenship at nlblankenship@ehc.edu.
One letter of recommendation from a professional. Ex: nursing supervisor or if a new associate degree/diploma graduate, a nursing faculty member sent to Natalie Blankenship at nlblankenship@ehc.edu.