The bachelor of science degree prepares beginning-level generalist professional nurses to deliver care to individuals in a variety of health-care settings, meet the state requirements for eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), and obtain a sound basis for graduate study in nursing.
Events for Prospective Students
Potential applicants to the program are highly encouraged to attend an open house event or an informational session. Please see the event calendar on the homepage for the upcoming events.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing Program Pathways
High School Direct Entry in Nursing
- For High School Graduates
- August Admission
- This full-time cohort program admits high school graduates who will complete their Bachelor of Science in nursing degree in four years. With direct entry into our nursing program, a student’s academic path is secure.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- For Current UH Manoa and Transferring College Students
- August Admission
- This full-time program admits current UH Manoa, transfer and veteran students. The program is designed to prepare traditional and veteran students for graduate education and career development.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (For ADN Graduates from UH Consortium)
- For ADN Graduates from UH Consortium Programs
- Maui and Kauai: August Admission
- Kapiolani: August and January Admission
- This full-time program admits associate degree nursing (ADN) graduates from the following UH Consortium programs: Maui College, Kauai Community College, and Kapiolani Community College. The program is designed to provide an efficient bridge to the baccalaureate for the RN with an associate degree from a UH Consortium program.
RN to BS (For Non-UH Consortium Graduates)
- For Non-UH Consortium ADN Graduates with less than Two Years of RN Experience
- May Admission
- This full-time cohort program admits associate degree nursing (ADN) graduates from non-UH Consortium programs with less than two years of RN experience. The program is designed to provide an efficient bridge to the baccalaureate for the associate degree nurse with less than two years RN experience.
Contact
Contact for applicants to the high school direct entry program and bachelors of science program. School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Pre-Nursing and Pre-Dental Hygiene Advisor & Admissions Specialist
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall 201
Honolulu, HI 96822
Ph: 808-956-3794
Fax: 808-956-5977
Email: bsnurs@hawaii.edu (For Nursing)
bsdh@hawaii.edu (For Dental Hygiene)
Contact for enrolled nursing students in all undergraduate nursing programs. School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Undergraduate Program Advisor
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall 201
Honolulu, HI 96822
Ph: 808-956-8452
Fax: 808-956-5977
Email: ugnurs1@hawaii.edu
Undergraduate Program Advisor
Contact for enrolled Direct Entry in Nursing (DEN) students.
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall 201
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-6111
Fax: (808) 956-5977
Email: nursden@hawaii.edu
