Academic Program FAQs

The University's Office for Residential Life offers a variety of options for on-campus living, which include several apartment complexes overseen by the University for students in medical and professional programs. Additionally, the University of Rochester maintains an Off-Campus Housing Database that includes available rental options, contact information for real estate professionals, and other useful content.

Since the University of Rochester is a private institution, tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. For tuition information, please visit our Tuition and Fees page.

Yes. We offer programs in a variety of formats to provide flexibility for students balancing professional, personal, and academic commitments.

Depending on the program, coursework may be delivered fully online, in a hybrid format that combines online and in-person learning experiences, or primarily on campus. Some online and hybrid programs may also include occasional campus immersions, clinical experiences, or other in-person learning.

Regardless of format, students benefit from meaningful engagement with faculty, collaborative learning opportunities, and the same rigorous academic standards and support services. Please review program pages for format and attendance requirements.

Matriculated: By submitting a matriculated student application, you are seeking admission to the University of Rochester School of Nursing to complete courses toward a degree or advanced certificate program. These include:

• Baccalaureate
• Master's
• Advanced Certificates
• Doctoral

Non-matriculated: By registering for a non-matriculated course or program, you are not seeking admission into a degree or matriculated program, although you may choose to do so in the future. Courses taken as a non-matriculated student may be applied to a degree or matriculated program at the University of Rochester School of Nursing. Non-matriculated courses and programs are offered through our Center for Lifelong Learning and include:

• RN First Assistant course
• Care Management Education program
• Medical Terminology Training course
• Online Prerequisite courses
• Other non-matriculated courses

Many of our programs are designed with working professionals in mind and offer the flexibility to maintain full-time employment while earning your degree. Part-time and hybrid programs, in particular, often include online coursework that can be completed around work schedules.

However, some programs require a full-time academic commitment, including intensive coursework, clinical experiences, or on-campus requirements that may make full-time employment challenging. We encourage prospective students to review the time commitments associated with their program of interest and consider whether a reduced or flexible work schedule may be necessary.

Yes. The School of Nursing provides all preceptors to students for clinical practice, except for students in the RN First Assistant course.

No, we do not offer an LPN program. 

Some programs offered through our Center for Lifelong Learning may be appropriate for some LPNs. Visit the Center for Lifelong Learning webpage for more information on healthcare career development courses.

The School of Nursing’s Center for Lifelong Learning provides a variety of opportunities for nurses. Explore continuing education opportunities on the Center for Lifelong Learning webpage.

Yes. We offer several programs for individuals who are not currently nurses:

• Accelerated & pre-licensure programs are designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field and want to transition into a nursing career.
• Leadership in Healthcare Systems program is designed for working professionals with health care-related backgrounds who hold a bachelor's degree and want to advance into healthcare leadership and management roles.
• is open to nurses as well as other licensed health professionals, including social workers, speech-language pathologists, and clinicians from a variety of health disciplines.

Program-specific admission requirements vary, so we encourage you to review the eligibility criteria for the program that best aligns with your educational background and career goals.