Q: Where are the McKendree University Kentucky Campuses located?

A: McKendree University offers two convenient campus locations in the state of Kentucky, plus an additional cohort program location for our BSN Students.

Our Radcliff Campus is located at 1635 West Lincoln Trail Blvd., just three miles from Fort Knox. This campus also offers a BSN cohort program in Glasgow, Kentucky, at T.J. Samson Hospital.

The Louisville Campus is located at 11850 Commonwealth Drive in the J-Town area of eastern Jefferson County. Commonwealth Drive is just outside of the Bluegrass Industrial Park, close the Corporate Offices of Papa John's International and Sam's Club.

Q: Is McKendree University regionally accredited?

A: Yes! McKendree University is based in Illinois; therefore, we are regionally accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, or NCA. The NCA is equivalent to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, or SACS. Our BSN Program is also accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission. A complete list of school accreditations can be found in the "About Us" menu under "Accreditations".

Q: Will my previous credits transfer toward my degree with McKendree University?

A: McKendree accepts a maximum of 70 semester credit hours from a two-year institution and up to 96 hours from a four year-school in the undergraduate program. Up to 15 credit hours can be transferred into the Master of Science in Nursing Program, and a maximum of 12 hours of transfer credit will be accepted toward a Master's in Business Administration.

Q: Is there an application fee?

A: No! Students applying for admission to either of the Kentucky Campuses will not be charged an application fee.

Q: Does McKendree operate on a semester credit hour system or a quarter hour system? What is the difference?

A: While many of our classes are just a month long, McKendree operates on a semester credit hour system. This includes three semesters throughout the academic year: Spring (January - May), Summer (June, July, & August), and Fall (September - December). McKendree requires 128 semester credit hours to complete a Bachelor's Degree.

Some schools operate on a quarter credit hour system. One credit hour earned in the quarter credit hour system is only worth 2/3 of a semester credit hour. Therefore, students on a quarter hour system are often required to complete more credit hours than those studying at a school operating on a semester system. This means that a student on a semester system saves both time and money.

Q: Does McKendree University offer online, or distance learning?

A: McKendree utilizes a blended-learning format, integrated face to face instruction and the use of technology. We exist to provide students with a quality education, and a predetermined amount of coursework is required to complete a degree program in compliance with the schools accreditations. Therefore, we require students to attend classes on campus as well as utilize online class sessions within that same course. This offers our students the chance to familiarize themselves with the ever-growing world of technology and offer added flexibility to their schedules.

Q: Do I have to have previous work experience in the nursing field in order to enter the RN to BSN Program at McKendree University?

A: No. McKendree does not require previous work experience before enrolling to our RN to BSN Program. However, we do require that every applicant is a licensed RN, and that he or she has graduated from an ADN or Diploma Program before beginning classes.

Q: When are the BSN courses offered?

A: The BSN courses are offered on the following schedule: