{"id":16448,"date":"2025-09-30T07:59:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T14:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/international\/?page_id=16448"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:28:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:28:01","slug":"f-1nursing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/international\/programs\/f-1nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing Sequence as an F-1 International Student"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Information provided on this page has been compiled by our office to guide F-1 international students interested in the Nursing program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students should verify all information with the Nursing program<\/strong> for the most accurate and up-to-date guidance. Program details, requirements & timelines subject to change without notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current students should work closely with their International Advisor<\/a> in regard to their academic plan.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/td>I-20 Program <\/th>Acceptance Terms<\/th>Program Email<\/th>Estimated Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Step 1.<\/strong><\/td>Pre-Nursing Associate – Arts and Science<\/td>Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer<\/td>bellevueadn@bellevuecollege.edu<\/td>1-2 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 1.1.<\/strong><\/td>NAC Associate – Arts and Science<\/td>Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer<\/td>nac@bellevuecollege.edu<\/td>1 Term (3 months)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 2.<\/strong><\/td>Nursing, AAS-T (ADN)<\/td>Full Time Fall and Winter<\/td>bellevueadn@bellevuecollege.edu<\/td>2 Year Cohort Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 2.1.<\/strong><\/td>Take and Pass NCLEX Exam<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 2.2.<\/strong> (Optional)<\/td>OPT Opportunity<\/td>Not guaranteed – work with your international advisor to apply <\/td>ie@bellevuecollege.edu<\/td>1 Year (Max)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 3.<\/strong> (Optional)<\/td>Nursing, RN to BSN, BS<\/td>Summer and Fall<\/td>rnbsn@bellevuecollege.edu<\/td>1 Year Cohort Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Step 3.1.<\/strong> (Optional)<\/td>OPT Opportunity<\/td>Not guaranteed – work with your international advisor to apply<\/td>ie@bellevuecollege.edu<\/td>1 Year (Max)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

1. Apply for our Arts and Science \u2013 Transfer Associate (Pre-Nursing) – 1-2 Years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get started, apply through the International Student Portal<\/a><\/strong> by the application deadlines<\/strong><\/a>. We accept students 4-times a year. Once admitted, you\u2019ll begin your nursing education by completing the required pre-nursing courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Required Pre-Nursing Classes <\/a><\/strong>(Sept. 25′)<\/a>: A prerequisite class is a course you must complete before you can take a more advanced class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n