Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Application Guide
Program Overview
COCC will launch an RN to BSN program in Fall 2026. As part of a one-of-a-kind state-wide consortium called the Bachelor of Science: Nursing Community College Collaborative (BSNCCC), this program is designed for registered nurses who already hold an AAS degree in Nursing. Students will complete coursework online while finishing with an in-person capstone experience right here in their home community.
The colleges within this consortium are Central Oregon Community College (COCC), Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC), Chemeketa Community College (CCC), Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC), Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC), and Klamath Community College (KCC). This program increases access to the BSN for rural and place-bound students by blending online coursework with local academic support.
The community colleges of the BSNCCC are proud to participate in this innovative statewide collaboration designed to improve workforce preparation and educational attainment for nurses in Oregon.
Seven (7) students will be awarded admission into the BSNCCC through a lottery-based selection process into each of the six colleges for a total cohort of 42 students.
Application Timeline
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply to COCC | Must have active account prior to applying to BSN program |
| BSN Application Opens | Monday, June 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM |
| BSN Application Closes | Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Notification of Admission | By July 15, 2026 |
| Fall Start Date | Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 |
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the BSNCCC, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Completed an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing by Fall 2026.
- Hold a current unencumbered RN license by the end of the first BSNCCC term (Fall 2026).
Application Instructions
1Submit COCC Application
It is strongly recommended that you apply for admission to COCC prior to the BSN application opening date. COCC admission is required to access the BSN Application Form, and account activation may take up to 48 hours.
Visit https://cocc.edu/departments/admissions/getting-started/
Apply for Fall 2026 as a Degree Seeking student pursuing the Explore Health Sciences AGS degree.
2Submit BSN Application
- The BSN Collaborative Application will open on Monday, June 1 at 8:00am.
- Complete the online form and upload your documents.
- Submit no later than Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Selection Process
Admission into the BSN-CCC program at COCC is determined through a fair and transparent lottery process. In-district residents receive priority consideration, and selections are randomized using Excel to ensure equity for all applicants.
1Lottery Grouping
In-District Applicants are placed in the first lottery group and receive priority consideration. The COCC District consists of all of Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, the northern portion of Klamath County, and the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in Jefferson and Wasco counties.
Out-of-District Applicants are placed in a secondary lottery pool and will only be considered if seats remain unfilled by in-district applicants.
2Seat Offers
- Seven (7) seats will be offered from each college in the consortium for a cohort of 42.
- Five (5) alternates will be selected.
- If fewer than seven in-district applicants apply or accept, remaining seats will be filled from the out-of-district pool using the same lottery process.
- All communication will be sent via email.
Questions
For questions regarding your application, please contact selectiveadmissions@cocc.edu.
For questions regarding the BSNCCC at COCC, please contact Kristin Lambert at klambert@cocc.edu.