How to Apply - Accelerated BSN

Accelerated BSN Admissions

Application Timeframe: August 15 – November 15 for priority consideration.

Applications in verified status with Nursing CAS will be accepted on a space-available basis through January 10.

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• Official transcripts representing all college coursework must be submitted. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited school is required. Applications will still be accepted for those who will complete a bachelor’s degree in the fall or spring term prior to beginning the upper division portion of the degree. 
• Recommend a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale and minimum nursing program grade point average of 3.0. The nursing program grade point average is based on the prerequisites for admission.
• Applicants with 2 or more NURS prefix course failures C- or below; or applicants who were dismissed from another nursing degree program, are not eligible to apply. However, applicants are welcome to submit a petition for consideration to the School of Nursing BSN Academic Affairs Committee. Please contact your location advisor for more information.
• Applicants who have attended a college or university outside the United States are also required to submit an evaluation of their transcript through World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). Please note that transcript evaluations can sometimes take several weeks.
• Within the CAS application be prepared to answer the following questions:
  • Goal Statement (500 words or less):
    Describe your personal qualities as they pertain to a successful nursing career. Address your perception of the nursing profession and how you came to choose this career. Describe your short- and long-term nursing goals. Include information about previous degree(s) and/or work experience.
  • Leadership Experience (250 words or less):
    Describe your leadership experience and how the experience(s) may translate to successful completion of the nursing program and a career in nursing. Include organization(s) or event(s), leadership role(s), and date(s) of involvement over the last 3 years.
  • Community Engagement (250 words or less):
    Describe your experiences with community engagement, including any volunteerism and work with community organizations. How might these experiences impact your future career as a nurse? Include organization(s) or event(s), role(s), and date(s) of involvement over the last 3 years.
  • Healthcare Experience/Exposure (250 words or less):
    Describe your health care experience and how it will translate to success both in the nursing program and in the nursing profession. Include position(s), organization name(s), and dates of employment/exposure over the last 3 years.
• Students for whom English is not their primary language must show English Proficiency