University of Arkansas LPN-BSN Online: Admissions Guide 2026-2027

University of ArkansasLPN-BSN (Online)Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States2026-2027 cycle

The University of Arkansas online LPN-to-B.S.N. option helps licensed practical nurses earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Its part-time nursing courses are delivered online, while clinical practicums use approved preceptors in students' geographic areas. Applicants first enter the university as pre-nursing students and complete the required core and prerequisite courses before nursing-program admission. No campus visit is required.

Program: LPN to B.S.N. Online
Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Casper: Required
Next deadline: December 20, 2026 (Spring 2027 prerequisite-course applicants)
Length: Approximately three years after prerequisites, at a part-time pace

Casper Requirement for University of Arkansas LPN-BSN (Online)

University of Arkansas LPN-BSN (Online) requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Test to book: Casper Situational Judgment Test

Check available Casper test dates in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.

Select the admissions cycle for the intended nursing entry term, then Undergraduate Health Sciences, Nursing Undergraduate, and the appropriate University of Arkansas online program.

Casper format

Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test run by Acuity Insights. The current format has 11 scenarios (4 video-response and 7 typed-response) with 2 questions each and takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. Typed-response scenarios allow 3.5 minutes to answer both questions.

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University of Arkansas LPN-BSN (Online) Application Deadlines 2026-2027

Apply through: University of Arkansas online application portal, followed by the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing application
Applications open: University applications accepted at any time
Application fee: $40 for Arkansas residents or $55 for out-of-state applicants

What	When
Spring 2027 prerequisite-course applicants	December 20, 2026upcoming
Summer 2027 prerequisite-course applicants	April 15, 2027upcoming
Fall 2027 prerequisite-course applicants and nursing-ready applicants	June 1, 2027upcoming

No spring or summer nursing-program admission.

University of Arkansas LPN-BSN (Online) Admissions Statistics

Period: 2024-2025

Admitted: 34 LPN-to-B.S.N. admissions, as reported by the College of Education and Health Professions

Eligibility Requirements for University of Arkansas LPN-BSN (Online)

Degree / credits: Graduate of an accredited or state-board-approved LPN, LVN or LPTN program
Residency: Permanent residence in Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri or Texas, with the originating license state matching permanent residence
Citizenship: International applicants' eligibility may depend on visa status; contact International Admissions.

Admission pathways

Pre-nursing: Enter the university and complete remaining prerequisites before seeking nursing-program admission

Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.

Other requirements

Nursing license: Maintain an active, unencumbered LPN, LVN or LPTN license
Clinical compliance: Supply required clinical paperwork, including background checks and drug screens
Technical standards: Review the program's technical standards
Clinical placement: Propose clinical sites and preceptors for school approval

Selection Factors University of Arkansas Considers

Prerequisites

Course	Requirement
Composition I and II	6 credits C or better required
College Algebra	3 credits C or better required
Chemistry with lab	4 credits C or better required
Anatomy with lab	4 credits C or better required
Physiology with lab	4 credits C or better required
Microbiology with lab	4 credits C or better required
Fine arts	3 credits C or better required
Humanities	3 credits C or better required
U.S. history or government	3 credits C or better required
Social sciences	9 credits C or better required
Electives	8 credits C or better required

GPA

How it is calculated: Cumulative prerequisite GPA
Minimum: 2.5 for nursing-program entry, with C or better in every university-core and program prerequisite

Applicants must also meet university admission standards.

Admissions tests

ATI TEAS (required): 65% or higher, taken within the two years before the first day of the intended nursing-entry term; send scores to U of AR Fayetteville
ACT, SAT or ACCUPLACER (required for some applicants): University admission test score for new freshmen or transfers with fewer than 24 collegiate credit hours

Experience and volunteer hours

Required.

Employer verification of 2,000 LPN practice hours in the 24 months before program entry. Applicants who completed the hours earlier may instead qualify by completing a state-board-approved PN refresher course within 12 months before entry.

Supplementary application

Provide a personal statement of at least one paragraph explaining education history, goals and how the B.S.N. will help; arrange official collegiate transcripts and employer-completed Nursing Experience Evidence forms through the application process.

How applicants are ranked

The university assesses general admission first; the nursing admissions committee then reviews complete, on-time packets. Acceptance depends on application quality and available space.

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Curriculum at University of Arkansas LPN-BSN (Online)

Program length: Approximately three years after prerequisites, at a part-time pace
Structure: 16 online nursing courses totaling 57 credits, including four clinical practicums
Campuses: Online

Practicums use local preceptors, and summer courses run 10 weeks.

Campus and facilities

No campus visit is required; lectures are asynchronous, with some distance-based practicum collaboration.

Tuition and Funding at University of Arkansas

Tuition: $329.22/credit
Clinical practicum: $171.10/credit
ATI: $608 x 5 terms
Library: $4.41/credit
Network: $12.10/credit
Off-campus: $30/credit
Facilities: $2/credit
Badge: $20
Uniform: Approximately $200
Background check: $59.50
Drug screen: $46
Liability insurance: $7.45/course
Orientation: $50
Graduation: $100
Vaccines/TB, CPR, insurance, transportation and books: Variable

Approved U of A online-program students pay the listed in-state tuition regardless of residency; the published schedule applies tuition and standard per-credit fees to 57 credits and the practicum fee to 15 credits. Textbooks are additional.

University of Arkansas's Mission and Values

Advance health and quality of life for Arkansans and beyond by cultivating innovative, transformative nurse-clinicians, educators, scientists, leaders and policy-makers.

How to Prepare Your University of Arkansas LPN-BSN (Online) Application

Confirm residence and originating license state are eligible
Request an adviser's review of the 51 prerequisite credits
Arrange employer verification of LPN hours
Take TEAS within its validity window and book Casper for the intended entry term
Request official transcripts early
Plan local clinical-site and preceptor options

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Arkansas LPN-BSN (Online)

When can I enter nursing?

Fall only.

Is Casper required?

Yes.

What TEAS score is needed?

At least 65%.

How much LPN experience?

2,000 hours in 24 months, subject to the stated refresher alternative.

Must I visit campus?

No.

Can I live in any state?

No; check the five eligible states and license-state rule.

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Last updated: September 26, 2026