Accelerated BSN Programs in Michigan

Program Length & Format

• 20 months (five semesters), on campus, 60 credits
• begin in the fall semester after admission

Admission Requirements

• Apply to EMU as Nursing-Intent major (Major Code: INUR); separate BSN program application required
• Submission of official transcripts from all colleges and universities required
• TOEFL scores required if English is a second language to meet university requirements
• Chemistry, anatomy, or physiology courses older than ten years are not accepted
• Post-offer requirements: criminal background check, physical examination, drug screen

Entrance Exams

• TEAS used in admission scoring
• Minimum TEAS subtest scores to earn points: Reading 69%, Math 63%, Science 46%, English 60%
• TEAS may be retaken up to two times per calendar year

Prerequisites

• prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Anatomy and physiology options: EXC 201/202 (concurrent 3-credit courses) or BIO 251/252 (sequential 4-credit courses)
• Recommended/preparatory courses mentioned:
  • NURS 110 (Introduction to Professional Nursing), DTC 203 (Human Nutrition), BIO 328 (Introductory Microbiology), and human growth/development options IHHS 260, NURS 261, PSY 324, or EDPS 225

Deadlines

• application deadline: May 15 by 5:00 pm annually
• Applicants are notified in June of admission decisions; classes start the following fall semester

Selection Process

• Admissions uses a points-based ranking; applicants ranked from highest to lowest total points
• Point components and maximums:
  • Calculated prerequisite GPA × 75 (max 300)
  • Calculated science GPA × 25 (max 100)
  • EMU points: 2 points per credit hour for eight prerequisite courses taken at EMU (max 58)
  • ATI TEAS scores (up to 20)
  • Math or English waiver (ACT/SAT/CLEP) up to 6
  • Successful completion of specified course(s) (7)
  • Total possible points: 485
• Top-ranked applicants offered admission based on available space
• Final admission contingent on passing criminal background check, physical exam, and drug screen
• Applicants not admitted must submit a new application in a subsequent year

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical experiences provided under faculty supervision in ambulatory care, acute care, medical centers, community hospitals, public schools, nursing homes, county public health agencies, and home health care agencies
• Clinical content areas include mental health, medical-surgical, pediatrics, maternal-newborn, and community health

Credit Transfer

• Transfer credit awarded for courses from regionally accredited institutions when a grade of C (2.0) or better was earned
• EMU awards credit only for transferred courses; transferred grades are not used in EMU GPA
• The School of Nursing makes final decisions on nursing course substitutions based on course materials; students must consult an academic advisor for transfer equivalencies
• EMU degree requirements: minimum 120 credits total, minimum 30 credits from a four-year college or university, minimum 30 credits from EMU, and at least 10 of the last 30 hours taken at EMU

International Students

• TOEFL scores required when English is a second language to meet university admission requirements

Contacts

• School of Nursing office: 311 Marshall Building, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
• Phone: 734.487.2310

Program Length & Format

• offered in Grand Rapids (DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health)
• hybrid format, full-time study
• admissions and cohorts offered three times per year: Winter, Summer (Spring/Summer), Fall
• 33 credits; minimum 56 professional nursing curriculum credits

Admission Requirements

• Acceptance into Grand Valley State University as a degree-seeking undergraduate student required prior to program start
• First bachelor’s degree must be earned and officially verified before the first day of the professional nursing program
• Course repeat policy: maximum of three prerequisite course repeats allowed; no required prerequisite course may be repeated more than once; up to two repeated courses may be BMS, CHM, or BIO
• Students must complete specified courses with minimum grade of C (2.0)
• minimum overall GPA 2.7 for admission consideration;
• minimum prerequisite GPA 2.7 (each prerequisite grade must be C or better)
• prerequisite: 21 credits

Selection Process

• Program admits 24 students per cohort: 24 admitted into Spring/Summer, 24 into Fall, 24 into Winter

Deadlines

• Cohort start terms: Winter, Summer, Fall (applications accepted for each term)

Application

• Required: acceptance to Grand Valley State University as degree-seeking undergraduate; verification of first bachelor’s degree prior to program start
• Health compliance required prior to clinical courses: criminal background check, fingerprinting, drug screening

Clinical & Compliance

• Program includes clinical practicums in approved clinical sites
• clinical sites may refuse placement for incomplete compliance or background/drug-screen issues

Contacts

• Kirkhof College of Nursing, DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health, 333 Michigan St NE, Ste. 410, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; phone (616) 331-7160; email [email protected]
• Kirkhof College of Nursing Office of Student Services phone (616) 331-7160

Program Length & Format

• Full-time, four-semester program (16 months)
• begins annually in late August and concludes in December of the following year
• In-person instruction at two sites: East Lansing (MSU main campus) and Detroit Medical Center
• Clinical courses begin in the first semester

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, conferred by the end of the spring semester prior to program start
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA minimum: 2.75 (includes all undergraduate coursework from every institution attended)
• Minimum grade of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) required in each ABSN prerequisite course
• Final transcripts due May 15, 2026 (for applicants to the 2026 cohort)

Prerequisites

• ANTR 350: Human Gross Anatomy for Pre-Health Professionals (must be completed within 5 years of program start)
• PSL 250 or PSL 310: Introductory Physiology (must be completed within 5 years of program start)
• CEM 141: General Chemistry
• MMG/MGI 201: Fundamentals of Microbiology
• HDFS 225 or PSY 238: Lifespan Human Development / Developmental Psychology
• HNF 150: Introduction to Human Nutrition
• PSY 101: Introductory Psychology
• STT 200: Statistical Methods
• All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher by the end of the spring semester preceding program start

Deadlines

• Application deadline: February 1 at 5:00 PM ET
• Final transcripts deadline: May 15, 2026 (for applicants to the 2026 cohort)
• Admissions decisions typically communicated in late May
• Waitlist dissolved 30 days before classes begin

Application

• Submit ABSN application online and indicate site preference (East Lansing or Detroit)
• Official college transcripts from all institutions attended
• Personal Reflection responses (required; used in admissions scoring)
• Documentation of professional and life experiences (required; used in admissions scoring)
• Applicants may apply while first bachelor’s degree is in progress if degree will be conferred by end of the preceding spring semester

Selection Process

• Admissions scoring weights: Prerequisite GPA 50%, Personal Reflection Responses 25%, Professional and Life Experiences 25%
• Applications reviewed together (no rolling admission); decisions typically communicated in late May
• Prerequisite GPA is primary factor; the most recent attempt of a retaken prerequisite course is used for prerequisite GPA calculation
• No preference given for where prerequisite courses were completed or for prior degrees earned at MSU
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Wait List Policies

• Typical cohort size: approximately 80 admitted students (48 seats East Lansing, 32 seats Detroit)
• Waitlist size: approximately 15 students per admission cycle
• Offers may be made from waitlist until cohort is full
• Waitlist dissolved 30 days before classes begin; applicants remaining on waitlist after that date must reapply for future cycles

Cost & Financial Aid

• Resident tuition rate as of June 2025: $855.25 per credit hour
• ABSN program credit total: 61 credit hours
• Tuition estimate: approximately $52,000 (61 credits × $855.25) as of June 2025

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Total clinical hours: approximately 756 hours over the program
• Clinical settings located in southeast, west, and mid-Michigan, including hospitals, early childhood development centers, and assisted living facilities
• Clinical groups: 8 students per placement site with a BSN-prepared Clinical Instructor
• Clinical placements assigned by the Clinical Placement Coordinator; students responsible for their own transportation

Credit Transfer

• No preference for where prerequisite coursework is completed if courses are approved to satisfy ABSN requirements
• ANTR 350 and PSL 250/310 must be completed within 5 years of program start
• Most recent attempt of a retaken prerequisite course is used for prerequisite GPA calculation

Contacts

• College of Nursing address: 426 Auditorium Road, Room 250, East Lansing, MI 48824
• Application status and specific contact points available via MSU College of Nursing admissions web pages (refer to College of Nursing website for phone and email contact details)

Program Length & Format

• Four-semester, full-time
• Total program credit hours: 69
• Didactic instruction at Oakland University main campus and West Center
• Clinical experiences scheduled throughout Southeastern Michigan
• Admission cycles: fall, winter, summer

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field outside of nursing required
• Must be admitted to Oakland University and have OU email set up before submitting ASD application
• Pre-nursing GPA (BIO 1200, BIO 2006, CHM 1040, CHM 2010, PSY 1000) minimum 3.0
• Minimum grade of B- (B minus) required in each prerequisite course before applying (conditional admission exception noted below)
• Required application materials include an essay, a professional reference form, and a character assessment

Prerequisites

• BIO 1200 Biology I — 4 credits
• BIO 2006 Clinical Anatomy and Physiology — 5 credits
• CHM 1040 Introduction to Chemical Principles — 4 credits
• CHM 2010 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry — 4 credits
• PSY 1000 Foundations of Contemporary Psychology — 4 credits
• Philosophy (Intro to Logic, Intro to Philosophy, Intro to Ethics, or Intro to Ethics for Health Professions) — 4 credits
• MTH 0661 (math requirement; waiver conditions described below)
• All prerequisite courses require a minimum grade of B- (B minus)

Deadlines

• Winter 2026 application window: August 1, 2025 to October 1, 2025
• Summer 2026 application window: December 1, 2025 to February 1, 2026
• Fall 2026 application window: April 1, 2026 to June 1, 2026

Application

• Complete Oakland University admission application and ASD application (online)
• Official college transcripts, including AP/IB/CLEP scores where applicable
• Essay, professional reference form (from supervisor or professor), and character assessment
• Degree Works updated by School of Nursing after OU admission decision
• Admitted students must submit clinical health requirement documentation prior to program start

Selection Process

• Holistic review combining pre-nursing GPA, essay, professional reference, and character assessment into a composite score
• Materials reviewed and scored by School of Nursing faculty
• Conditional admission allowed if applicant is finishing no more than two prerequisite courses; official transcripts for completed courses must be received prior to program start
• Offers of conditional admission are space-contingent; failure to meet minimum prerequisites or GPA results in rescission of admission offer
• Applicants previously dismissed from a nursing program or with two or more nursing course grades of B- or lower must obtain School of Nursing approval via the Student Academic Standing Inquiry Form before applying

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements across Southeastern Michigan
• Didactic coursework delivered on-campus (main campus and West Center)
• Program courses with lab/clinical components (examples with credit and breakdown):
  • NRS 2014 Health Assessment — 4 credits (3 lecture / 1 lab)
  • NRS 2024 Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice — 5 credits (3 / 1 / 1)
  • NRS 3015 Nursing Care of Adults I — 5 credits (3 / 2)
  • NRS 3016 Nursing Care of Individuals with Behavioral & Mental Health Disorders — 5 credits (3 / 2)
  • NRS 3026 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family — 5 credits (3 / 2)

Credit Transfer

• Second-degree students from regionally accredited U.S. institutions are exempt from Oakland University general education requirements
• Students must complete at least 32 credits at or above the 3000-level
• AP, IB, and CLEP credit considered per Oakland University policies
• Transfer equivalency and articulation evaluated through Oakland University transfer processes

International Students

• Foreign bachelor’s degrees require a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-approved provider to demonstrate U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalence
• First professional degrees (e.g., MD) are not considered equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree unless the evaluation explicitly states equivalence

Contacts

• Oakland University School of Nursing, Human Health Building, Room 3027, 433 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester, MI 48309-4452
• School of Nursing phone: (248) 364-8733; office hours Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Oakland University Admissions phone: (248) 370-3360

Program Length & Format

• 16-month (Seven-week academic terms)
• three and a half semesters with a shortened summer term

Admission Requirements

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred
• All science and math prerequisites must be completed within the last seven years with a minimum grade of C
• Applicants may have up to three repeated prerequisite courses in total; a single prerequisite course may not be taken more than twice
• All prerequisites and official transcripts must be completed and received prior to the first day of classes

Prerequisites

• Science and math prerequisites include: General, Organic and Biological Chemistry; Anatomy & Physiology; Microbiology with lab; Nutrition
• Social and general education prerequisites include: Academic Writing; Intermediate Algebra; Introduction to Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Introduction to Sociology; Health Care Ethics

Deadlines

• Application cycle open for Fall 2026 (program start in August 2026)
• Application deadline: June 1, 2026
• Early review in Spring 2026 for applicants with four or fewer outstanding prerequisites if a completion plan is submitted

Application

• Online application (applicants prompted to provide recommender name/email during submission)
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended after high school
• Résumé
• Letter of intent: minimum one page; must summarize interest in nursing, reason for choosing University of Detroit Mercy McAuley School of Nursing, and relevant skills, attributes, or professional aspirations
• One letter of recommendation from a source able to attest to professional attributes (examples: employer, instructor, organization supervisor)

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed by the Nursing Admissions Committee
• Committee may conduct early reviews in Spring 2026 for applicants with four or fewer outstanding prerequisites provided a plan to complete them is submitted

Contacts

• Abi Carter, (313) 993-1044 (Second Degree Option BSN contact)
• Financial aid office, (313) 993-3350

Program Length & Format

• 16 months
• Four full-time semesters 
• Admission cohort begins once annually in the Fall semester
• Eight core courses include an in-person clinical component at regional hospitals or healthcare facilities
• Four core courses include coursework in the School of Nursing Center for Simulation and Clinical Innovation

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or approval of the undergraduate nursing admissions committee
• Minimum combined GPA of 2.50 in non-science prerequisite courses
• Minimum combined GPA of 2.75 in science prerequisite courses
• Minimum grade of C (2.0) in each prerequisite course
• Completion of at least four prerequisite courses, including one biology course and one additional science course, prior to application

Prerequisites

• Science courses: BIO 135, BIO 167, BIO 168, NSC 207, NSC 233
• Option for a higher-level chemistry lecture and lab (excluding CHM 135)
• BIO 135, BIO 167, BIO 168, NSC 207 and NSC 233 must be completed no more than 10 years prior to application; if NSC 207 is within 10 years, the 10-year limit for BIO 167 and BIO 168 is waived
• Pre-nursing curriculum total requirement: 39 credits; minimum grade C (2.0) required in each course
• Student Success in Nursing (1 credit) recommended prior to admission (not required)

Deadlines

• Admission occurs once per year for the Fall semester
• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; applications received by posted priority deadlines receive first consideration
• Priority application deadlines and exact dates posted on the School of Nursing website

Application

• Submit a complete application and official college transcripts
• On-campus writing sample required as part of the application
• Interview required as part of the application process
• Applicants not admitted who wish to be considered in the next pool must submit an updated application

Selection Process

• Applications meeting posted priority deadlines given first consideration
• Admission contingent on successful completion of all prerequisite courses; admission may be rescinded if prerequisites are not completed

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements assigned by the program director in consultation with course faculty
• Clinical shifts and clinical locations subject to change based on faculty and agency availability
• Simulation activities conducted in the School of Nursing Center for Simulation and Clinical Innovation
• Agency-specific requirements for clinical placement may include valid driver’s license, car insurance, fingerprinting, and other site prerequisites
• Space for clinical courses and placements is subject to availability and program progression rules

International Students

• International bachelor’s degree transcripts must be evaluated by WES (World Education Services) or ECE (Education Credential Evaluators) and indicate a regionally accredited equivalent degree
• English proficiency options and minimum scores:
  • TOEFL iBT: minimum total score 80 and minimum 20 in each subtopic
  • TOEFL Essentials: minimum overall band score 9 and minimum 8 in each subtopic (MyBest scores not accepted)
  • IELTS: minimum overall score 6.5 and minimum 6.5 in each subtopic
  • MELAB: minimum overall score 80
  • ECPE: Certificate of Proficiency

Contacts

• School of Nursing physical address: 303 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48502
• Direct inquiries to the designated undergraduate nursing academic advisor (contact details and application instructions available on the School of Nursing website)
• Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook and application deadlines available on the School of Nursing website

Program Length & Format

• 16-month accelerated program
• Four full-time semesters
• Combines classroom learning, clinical practicums, and simulation experiences
• Program start each fall semester
• Located on campus in Flint, Michigan

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field required
• Admission limited to a maximum of 56 students per cohort annually
• Completion of prerequisite courses prior to application to the nursing program
• Must be accepted to University of Michigan-Flint as a pre-nursing student before applying to the Accelerated BSN program

Deadlines

• Application deadline for fall cohort: January 15 annually

Application

• Apply for admission to University of Michigan-Flint as pre-nursing student
• Meet with nursing advisor to plan prerequisite course completion
• Submit direct application to Accelerated BSN program after completing prerequisites

Cost & Financial Aid

• Transfer students with minimum 3.0 GPA receive $5,000 Transfer Scholarship ($2,500 per year for two years)
• Additional scholarships for nursing students available through UM-Flint School of Nursing

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical practicums at local hospitals and healthcare providers in Flint area
• Access to the Center for Simulation and Clinical Innovation for skill development and training
• Simulation labs designed for practice of patient assessments, clinical techniques, and decision-making

Contacts

• Nursing academic advising contacts:
  • Monica Wielichowski: [email protected]
  • Kyle Taylor: [email protected]

Program Length & Format

• 20-month 
• five semesters
• Program admission once per year for spring/summer start
• Combination of on-campus coursework and clinical experiences in the Detroit area
• Total nursing credit hours listed: 65
• Clinical placement guaranteed each semester

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing required; degree must be completed by June 1 if conditionally admitted
• Entering nursing for the first time required
• Minimum prerequisite GPA: 3.0 (prerequisite courses only)
• Minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses; Pass/No Pass and S/U grades not accepted
• Prerequisite courses must be within 10 years of application deadline (SI/CI exempt)

Prerequisites

• BIO 2270 + 2271 or BIO 2200: Microbiology (may require BIO 1050 and/or BIO 1510/1511)
• BIO 2870: Anatomy & Physiology (may require BIO 1050 and/or BIO 1510/1511)
• CHM 1020: Survey of General Chemistry or CHM 1060: General, Organic and Biochemistry
• PSY 2400: Developmental Psychology or PSY 2410: Health Psychology (may require PSY 1010 or PSY 1020)
• NFS 2030: Nutrition and Health
• NUR 2030: Pathophysiology Related to Nursing Practice (may be completed during the winter semester prior to program start; not counted in prerequisite GPA if not completed by end of fall)
• Social Inquiry (SI) requirement
• Cultural Inquiry (CI) requirement

Deadlines

• Wayne State admission for transfer students: December 1 (year prior to program start)
• College of Nursing secondary application and supplemental materials due: February 15, 2026
• Admission decisions issued no later than: March 31, 2026
• First day of program (2026 cohort): May 8, 2026
• Final transcripts showing bachelor’s degree completion due: June 1, 2026 (if conditionally admitted)
• College of Nursing BSN application portal opens: September (year prior to cohort)

Application

• Two-step application: apply to Wayne State University, then submit College of Nursing online secondary application
• College of Nursing application fee: $50 (nonrefundable)
• Required uploads to AppStatus: College of Nursing secondary application, College of Nursing Application BSN Essay Form, Healthcare Related Community Service Form, official transcripts
• Essay requirements: three primary essay questions with responses not to exceed 250 words each, plus description of 10+ hours of healthcare-related service
• Healthcare-related service: minimum 10 hours completed within one year of the application deadline; documentation required for each experience
• Official transcripts must be received by the College of Nursing by February 15; WSU transcripts not required from current WSU students
• Mail transcripts to: Wayne State University, Transfer Credit Evaluation, P.O. Box 02759, Detroit, MI 48202-0759

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical experiences scheduled throughout the Detroit area
• Clinical placement provided each semester

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite courses taken at other institutions must transfer to Wayne State as exact equivalents to the listed WSU courses
• Preference given to science prerequisites taken at Wayne State
• If a prerequisite was taken at Wayne State, it must be repeated at Wayne State to meet program rules
• CLEP/AP/ACT/SAT credit: AP, ACT/SAT, and CLEP scores must be submitted by February 15; CLEP may replace a single prerequisite (maximum one)

International Students

• Applicants with bachelor’s degrees earned outside the United States must provide an official international transcript evaluation to Wayne State University
• English proficiency requirement (if applicable): minimum TOEFL iBT total score 101 with minimum section scores of Listening 25, Reading 25, Writing 25, Speaking 26
• Exemption from English proficiency testing if degree earned at an accredited U.S. college or university

Contacts

• Director of Undergraduate Nursing Programs: 313-577-4144
• College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs: 313-577-4082
• College of Nursing address: 5557 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
• College of Nursing fax: 313-577-6949