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Aggie Student-Centered Express Nursing Degree (ASCEND)

In the Aggie Student-Centered Express Nursing Degree (ASCEND) Program, you can save money and complete your bachelor’s degree from the Texas A&M University School of Nursing just one semester after completing your associate degree.

Students in the ASCEND Program co-enroll in the Blinn College District Associate Degree Nursing Program and the Texas A&M School of Nursing on their way to both Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. Students can complete their entire nursing education in Bryan/College Station, completing their associate degree with Blinn at Texas A&M-RELLIS and their bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M.

Important Dates – Fall Admissions

September 2023
Blinn College ApplyTexas application opens for fall 2024.

Fall and Spring
Attend Information Sessions

January 2023
The Blinn College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) application opens

March 2023
Deadline for completing the Blinn ADN admissions process.

April 2023
Blinn College Associate Degree Nursing Program begins releasing admissions decisions for fall 2024.

Important Dates – Spring Admissions

January 2023
Blinn College ApplyTexas application opens for spring 2024.

Fall and Spring
Attend Information Sessions

August 2023 The Blinn College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) application opens

October 2023 Deadline for completing the Blinn ADN admissions process.

November 2023 Blinn College Associate Degree Nursing Program begins releasing admissions decisions for spring 2024.

Degree Plan

Contact Us

Computer Lab
Associate Degree Nursing
Phone: 979-691-2012
Email: adn@blinn.edu
Health Sciences Advising
Kate Karstadt
Email: kate.karstadt@blinn.edu