Rowan's nursing department has collaborated with Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing to develop an innovative, cooperative diploma/BSN degree program. Students will enter Rowan for their first year of this cooperative degree, taking foundational courses. They can then apply to the diploma program through Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing. Successful application to the diploma phase depends upon meeting academic requirements, and there are a limited number of spaces available in the cooperative program*. Upon completion of the diploma program, students study for the NCLEX. Once becoming RNs, they can then complete the RN-BSN program to gain their bachelor's degree. 

This program is designed to provide students the opportunity to acquire a highly sought after BSN degree, whose quality is enhanced through combining the expertise and strengths of Rowan's Department of Nursing and Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing.

The application deadline for Fall 2026 entry into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is January 15, 2026 with an application completion deadline (all materials in) by January 31, 2026. Please note: all nursing applicants will be asked to choose a secondary major when applying.

Are you a current Rowan student interested in changing your major to Nursing?

There are a limited number of internal transfer opportunities for Rowan students to enter the program. Check this page regularly for information on internal transfers. Information is also sent out via Rowan Announcer if internal transfer places become available.

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Accreditation 

The RN diploma program at Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing is accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at Rowan University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001.

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