Online Prerequisites for Entry to Nursing

Application Deadlines

Spring 2023 Entry: October 28, 2022

Application is now available.

Columbia University School Nursing is committed to preparing future nurses by offering an excellent education, beginning with prerequisite courses. The Online Prerequisites for Entry to Nursing (OPEN) program allows non-nurses to take courses needed to apply to nursing school or other health professions schools that require science prerequisites. 

All courses are taught by Columbia University faculty and are undergraduate-level. Course offerings are available three times per year with each session lasting ten weeks. The modules are set up independently and allow registration for courses to be taken concurrently. Upon completion, all grades are posted on an official transcript from Columbia University. The courses are fully accredited and transferable. 

In alignment with our commitment to social justice and health equity, these courses are offered online and at a discounted tuition.

OPEN Program Calendar

Fall 2022

  • August 29-September 9, 2022: OPEN Early Registration Period (New Students) (Anticipated)
  • September 12, 2022: OPEN Fall Session Begins (Anticipated)
  • September 12-16, 2022: OPEN Change of Program Period (Anticipated)
  • September 16, 2022: Last Day to Add/Drop Course with Tuition Refunded (Anticipated)
  • November 21, 2022: OPEN Fall Session Ends (Anticipated)

Spring 2023

  • January 9 – 20, 2023: OPEN Early Registration Period (New OPEN Students) (Anticipated)
  • January 23, 2023: OPEN Spring Session Begins (Anticipated)
  • January 23-27, 2023: OPEN Change of Program Period (Anticipated)
  • January 27, 2023: Last Day to Add/Drop Course with Tuition Refunded (Anticipated)
  • April 3, 2023: OPEN Spring Session Ends (Anticipated)

 

School of Nursing Academic Calendar

For program related questions please contact cuson-open@cumc.columbia.edu.

Registration Policies & Procedures

The OPEN Program is a remote online non-degree program. Students in the OPEN program can only enroll in Columbia Nursing OPEN courses. OPEN students do not receive Columbia University ID cards, and do not have access to University campus buildings or events.