Catalog, Calendar & Resources

Before you even log-in for first day of class, review important info to help you start strong. Explore the student catalog and academic calendar. Review the tech requirements and textbook lists.

If you have any questions, call our Admissions team.

Guidance for Getting Started

Student Catalog (PDF)

The student catalog is like the owner’s manual for your Galen education. It has the classes, the rules, the processes, and all the details you need to start, plan, and manage your program. A must read!

Academic Calendar (PDF)

When do classes start or end? What’s the deadline for that? When are the holidays or breaks? Find your answers in the official academic calendar.

Our Curricula

How to Prepare for Class

Here’s where to find important info about campus tech requirements, program standards and certifications, and textbooks.

Review Your Booklist

The library maintains current booklists. Choose the tab for your current program to find the latest list.

Get Your Textbooks

As you search for textbooks ahead of each term, we recommend you:

There are many ways to order books. Here are examples of textbook vendors, where both new and used copies may be available:

Renting options are available from Chegg, Textbook Rush, and other online vendors.

Find Success at Galen Online

Tuition & Admission Financial Aid Tech Requirements

Galen’s Accreditation and Awards

Our nursing education is designed to deliver quality education. Our accreditation status reinforces our commitment to your success.

Center of Excellence Award

In 2023, Galen College of Nursing was awarded a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education™ designation by the National League for Nursing.

Today, fewer than 10% of nursing institutions hold this designation, which is designed for nursing schools or healthcare organizations that have achieved a level of excellence in a specific area. Through public recognition and distinction, the program acknowledges the outstanding innovations, commitment, and sustainability of excellence these organizations convey.

SACSCOC Accreditation

Galen College of Nursing (Galen) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Galen also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Galen may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.

Galen consists of a Main Campus located in Kentucky and off-campus instructional sites in Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Branch campus accreditation is dependent upon the continued accreditation of the Main Campus.

CCNE Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

ACEN Accreditation

The master’s nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Louisville Campus located in Louisville, Kentucky is accredited by the:

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master’s nursing program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

Contact the Online Campus

3050 Terra Crossing Boulevard
Louisville, Kentucky 40245

Galen College of Nursing (Galen) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Galen also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Galen may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.

Galen consists of a Main Campus located in Kentucky and off-campus instructional sites in Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Branch campus accreditation is dependent upon the continued accreditation of the Main Campus.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees, and the public. Galen makes this information available to you online at Consumer Disclosures.

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Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.

The start date for the MSN & DNP programs is January, 2025. Get started now! The start date for the Online RN to BSN program is October 28, 2024. Get started now!

Galen offers three online programs for those who already have their RN license: RN to BSN (next term start is October 28, 2024), MSN & DNP (next term start is January 2025). These programs are offered in all states except for Washington. Tip: These are also known as “Post-licensure” programs, signifying nursing education after achieving a license as an RN.

Galen offers four On Campus programs for those who are new to nursing: BSN, ADN, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge, and PN/VN. Programs vary by campus. Tip: These are also known as “Pre-licensure” programs, signifying nursing education before achieving a license as an RN.