Accelerated BSN Programs in New York

Program Length & Format

• 15-month
• Full-time
• Two annual start terms: Spring (January) and Summer (May)
• Locations: Garden City campus; program offered at Brooklyn/Manhattan locations and Manhattan Center opening Spring 2026

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university awarded prior to program start
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (all undergraduate college work after high school)
• Two professional reference letters
• One-page professional statement
• Passing grade of C+ or above in all required prerequisites prior to program start
• Science prerequisites must have been completed within the last 10 years
• Applicants with below a C+ in one required prerequisite within the past eight years may repeat that course one time; more than one science prerequisite below C+ = ineligible
• Prior dismissal from another nursing program makes applicants ineligible

Entrance Exams

• TEAS not required

Prerequisites

• Anatomy and Physiology I and II (with lab)
• Microbiology (with lab)
• One semester of General Chemistry (4 credits) or CHEM109
• Statistics
• Developmental Psychology
• Nutrition (2-credit nursing course)
• Pathophysiology
• All prerequisites must be completed before program start; proof of enrollment in final prerequisites may be required to receive an admissions decision

Deadlines

• Spring cohort: priority deadline November 1; rolling admissions end November 15
• Summer cohort: priority deadline March 1; rolling admissions end April 1
• Program uses rolling admissions for multiple start dates

Application

• Submit Accelerated BSN application materials to Office of University Admissions
• Evidence of bachelor’s degree (official at matriculation)
• Undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts required if admitted)
• Two professional reference letters
• Professional statement (one-page typed essay)
• Documentation of prerequisite course completion or current enrollment

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed by College of Nursing and Public Health ABSN admissions committee
• Applicants may be contacted to schedule an interview with the ABSN admissions committee
• Admissions decisions communicated via applicant email
• Applicants may receive an admissions decision prior to completion of all prerequisites, but prerequisites must be completed before program start
• Prior nursing course grades are considered during review

Cost & Financial Aid

• Accelerated Nursing (BS) tuition: flat rate $25,850 per semester
• Program billed over 4 semesters; total tuition $103,400 (Summer start to following Summer end)
• $425 charge per clinical nursing course
• Liability insurance fee charged each semester

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements in New York City five boroughs and Nassau and Suffolk counties
• Dedicated education units (DEUs) used for clinical experiences
• Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL) in Nexus Building: 22-bed simulation environment with emergency, delivery, and pediatric rooms
• CESiL uses high-fidelity manikins including a birthing manikin (Victoria) and a pediatric manikin (Hal)
• Manhattan Center will include a simulation lab starting Spring 2026

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite courses may be completed at Adelphi or at another accredited institution
• Proof of enrollment in final prerequisite courses may be required to receive an admissions decision
• Only previously approved science prerequisite courses with a lab component may be taken online

Contacts

• Melanie Corbett, Administrative Assistant 2 — Nexus Building 370A
• Assistant Professor (PhD, RN) — Nexus Building 328; phone 646.315.8967
• Program office location: Nexus Building, First Floor
• Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30am–6:00pm; Friday 8:30am–5:00pm;

Program Length & Format

• 51 credit program completed over 18 months of full-time study
• Program start: fall semester (single annual cohort)
• Coursework sequence provided across two fall semesters, one winter session, one spring semester, and one summer session
• Graduates eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam

Admission Requirements

• Earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college by June 1 of entry year
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2 (all undergraduate coursework from all schools)
• All prerequisite courses must be completed for credit with a minimum grade of B
• No repeated prerequisite courses accepted

Entrance Exams

• National League for Nursing NEX required
• NEX registration window: early December through January
• NEX should be taken by the end of February to be considered for fall admission
• NEX may be taken remotely or in person at Hunter College Testing Center (68th St Campus, Rm. 150N)

Prerequisites

• Science sequence: General Chemistry with lab (or higher equivalent), Organic Chemistry with lab (or equivalent), Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II with lab, Microbiology with lab, genetics course
• Math/stat/writing/behavioral: Introduction to Statistics (or higher equivalent), English Composition, General Psychology, Human Development (developmental psychology), Nutrition
• All prerequisites must be taken for credit and posted with Hunter course equivalencies prior to applying
• Prerequisites must be completed by June 1; prerequisites cannot be taken during the summer immediately preceding fall entry

Deadlines

• NursingCAS application window: November 30 through February 1
• NursingCAS and CUNY application deadline: February 1 (fall admission)
• CUNY transfer application deadline for fall: February 1; spring: September 15
• All prerequisite coursework and final grades due by June 1
• NEX exam should be completed by end of February
• Mandatory A2D orientation in June required to maintain accepted status

Application

• Apply to Hunter College via CUNY transfer admission application (CUNY curriculum code: Nursing)
• Apply to Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing via NursingCAS between Nov 30 and Feb 1
• Submit official transcripts to NursingCAS and the CUNY University Application Processing Center (UAPC), including Hunter College transcript
• Career goal statement required on the NursingCAS "Personal Statement" tab
• Attend mandatory transfer orientation for transfer credit evaluation

Selection Process

• Admission based on composite acceptance score: cumulative GPA 50% and NEX score 50%
• Composite scores rank-ordered; offers made according to rank and satisfaction of all requirements
• Applications that do not meet all admission requirements are not reviewed
• Applicants with pending spring-semester grades may receive conditional acceptance; final grades due by June 1

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical schedules assigned by School of Nursing based on facility availability; may include day or evening hours any day of the week
• Clearance documentation required prior to beginning nursing major coursework and must be maintained in Castlebranch (expiration dates noted in Castlebranch)
• Clinical sites may require criminal background checks
• U.S. citizenship or approved residency status documentation required to advance into clinicals

Credit Transfer

• All prerequisite courses taken at other institutions must be evaluated and posted to the Hunter transcript with Hunter course equivalencies prior to applying
• Generally only math and science courses designed for majors or pre-health majors are accepted as equivalencies
• Transfer credits evaluated during mandatory transfer orientation

International Students

• International students with F-1 status are eligible to advance into clinicals if appropriate documentation is provided
• Other acceptable documentation categories for clinical eligibility include U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, asylum/refugee/temporary protected status/withholding of removal/deferred enforced departure/deferred action status

Cost & Financial Aid

• Undergraduate tuition for New York State residents: $6,930 per year (full-time); $620 per credit shown for full-time rate
• Undergraduate part-time tuition: $305 per credit
• Non-degree undergraduate tuition: $445 per credit
• Mandatory semester fees (full-time undergraduate fall/spring): $225.10 per semester; part-time: $132.55 per semester
• Nursing student additional costs may include lab fees, textbooks, standardized exam fees, health and liability insurance, criminal background checks, uniforms, and medical equipment

Contacts

• Ms. María Luisa Mendoza, Manager for Undergraduate Admissions, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing
• HBSON location: Brookdale Health Sciences Campus, 425 E. 25th Street at 1st Avenue, New York, NY
• Hunter College mailing address: 695 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065

Program Length & Format

• Weekday ABSN: 12 months, 61 nursing credits, Monday–Friday schedule, accelerated trimester format, cohort starts in May (Tuesday after Memorial Day)
• Weekend (WABSN): 24 months, 61 nursing credits, Saturday–Sunday schedule, six trimesters of 12 weekends each, weekend cohort begins in May
• Both ABSN and WABSN include classroom instruction and in-person clinical rotations

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum bachelor’s degree GPA: 2.7 (GPA must be from the bachelor’s degree only; cumulative coursework not used)
• Applicants with bachelor’s GPA below 2.7 who hold a master’s degree: university may consider master’s GPA for admission review (non-DUNY applicants)
• Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to program start

Entrance Exams

• WABSN requires ATI TEAS minimum score of 63%; exam may be taken up to five times
• ABSN does not require the TEAS exam

Prerequisites

• Social sciences: Lifespan Developmental Psychology and General Psychology (a Lifespan Developmental Psychology course may satisfy both Developmental Psychology I & II)
• Sciences: General Chemistry I, Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Pathophysiology
• Statistics: Introduction to Statistics
• Science courses must be completed within the past 10 years with a grade of B- or better; challenge exam may be available for some older courses pending Office of Admissions evaluation

Application

• Submit application to Office of Admissions with official transcripts from every institution attended
• International applicants must submit an evaluated copy of credits (examples: WES, Globe Language Services, ECE)
• Office of Admissions conducts a credit evaluation and issues an acceptance package for applicants meeting GPA threshold, including list of any remaining prerequisites
• Prerequisites do not have to be completed at time of application but must be completed before program start

Selection Process

• Office of Admissions performs initial review and credit evaluation
• Files meeting initial criteria are forwarded to the Nursing Department for final decision
• Admission offers require completion of all outstanding prerequisites prior to program start

Cost & Financial Aid

• Employer tuition reimbursement: tuition deferred until term completion if employer provides reimbursement

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• ABSN: clinical rotations scheduled Monday–Friday as part of the 12-month accelerated trimester sequence
• WABSN: clinical rotations scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays across six trimesters (12 weekends per trimester), major holiday weekends off

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite coursework may be completed at Dominican University or transferred in through the Office of Admissions
• Office of Admissions conducts credit evaluation to determine transfer eligibility

International Students

• Required: evaluated copy of academic credentials (examples: WES, Globe Language Services, ECE) in addition to official transcripts

Contacts

• Nursing Division Director: Dr. Nancy DiDona
• Weekday (ABSN) Option Coordinator: Dawn Haughey, Assistant Professor; Office: (845) 848-6019
• Admissions general contact: (845) 848-7907; Transfer Admissions: 845-848-7901
• Main campus address and phone: 470 Western Highway, Orangeburg, NY 10962; 845-359-7800

Program Length & Format

• 16-month
• Program start available in Fall, Spring, or Summer
• Coursework includes classroom, simulation lab, and clinical placements

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution required
• Minimum overall college coursework GPA of 3.3 (B+/88%) or higher
• Minimum of 63 transferable core/liberal arts and ancillary course credits
• Applicants dismissed from a nursing program are not eligible

Prerequisites

• Prerequisite coursework must be completed within 5 years of term enrolled
• Minimum grade for prerequisite science and math courses: 3.3 (B+/88%) or higher
• Lifespan Developmental Psychology: grade C or higher; not subject to 5-year rule
• If lectures and labs are graded separately, lecture and lab grades are evaluated separately

Prerequisite Courses (credits and lab requirements)

• Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits with lab)
• Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits with lab)
• Chemistry (4 credits with lab)
• Microbiology (4 credits with lab)
• Biology (4 credits with lab)
• Statistics (3 credits)
• Finite Mathematics (3 credits) — examples: pre-calculus, calculus, trigonometry, or college algebra
• Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 credits)

CLEP Policy for Prerequisites

• CLEP passing score requirement: 63 or higher
• CLEP does not include laboratory credit; lab courses must be completed separately

Program Curriculum (selected items)

• Nursing requirement total: 59 credits
• Key clinical courses and credits: Medical Surgical Nursing I (6), Medical Surgical Nursing II (7), Community/Population Health Nursing (5.5)
• Key didactic/lab courses and credits: Pharmacology for Nursing Practice (4), Health Assessment & Health Promotion (3.5), Nursing Leadership and Management (3.5)
• Maternity/OB Nursing and Pediatric Nursing: 3 credits each; Behavioral and Mental Health Nursing: 4 credits

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements at more than 50 clinical affiliate sites
• Program includes simulation laboratory experiences
• Clinical, lab, and simulation components integrated into maternity, pediatric, behavioral health, medical-surgical, and community courses

Clinical Placement Eligibility Criteria

• Required health documentation including titers, health clearance, and vaccinations
• Criminal background check required
• Drug screening required
• HIPAA and OSHA certification courses required
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification required
• Criminal convictions may affect eligibility for clinical placement and New York State RN licensure

Progression Criteria

• Minimum grade of C+ or better in all science and nursing courses
• Maintain minimum nursing and overall GPA of 2.75
• All required science courses must be completed within 5 years of program acceptance

Credit Transfer

• Minimum of 63 transferable core/liberal arts and ancillary credits required for admission

Contacts

• School address: Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, New York 11201-5372
• School of Nursing contact: Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn, School of Nursing
• Dean: Dr. Margaret Stroehlein, phone 718-488-1059
• Admissions phone: 718-488-1011

Program Length & Format

• 16-month (starts in May), 19-month (starts in January), 21-month (starts in September)
• Option to pursue a combined BS-MS accelerated pathway (dual-degree) with simultaneous undergraduate and graduate coursework when eligibility met
• Individualized accelerated option available for applicants needing prerequisite courses

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a non-nursing field required
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3 for consideration for accelerated admission
• Minimum grade of C+ required in each prerequisite course listed below
• Reading and math proficiency requirements must be satisfied for dual-degree admission

Entrance Exams

• TEAS exam required (applicants must schedule exam through ATI testing)
• No minimum TEAS score specified in source materials

Prerequisites

• Anatomy and Physiology I and II
• Microbiology
• Organic or Biological Chemistry
• Nutrition
• General Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Statistics
• All prerequisites must be completed prior to program start for fast-track sequences

Application

• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and meet prerequisite and GPA requirements at application
• Applicants to the Dual Degree BS-MS must declare intent to enroll in the dual program at admission
• Satisfactory completion of TEAS and reading/math proficiency requirements required for dual-degree applicants
• Provisional admission status may be available (contact program director for details)

Selection Process

• Accelerated applicants considered based on bachelor’s degree, prerequisite completion, and minimum GPA of 3.3
• Personal interview may be required as part of admissions review for some applicants
• Dual-degree students permitted to enroll in graduate courses after successful completion of first clinical course (NUR 2090), provided cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0, not on academic probation, and with Associate Dean approval

Progression Requirements

• Dual Degree BS-MS accelerated students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
• If cumulative GPA falls below 3.0, student placed on probation for one semester
• Failure to restore GPA to 3.0 after probation semester may require transition to the undergraduate program

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Simulation learning laboratory endorsed by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) for Core Four standards: Prebriefing, Debriefing, Facilitation, Professional Integrity
• Reported clinical resources: 250 clinical partners available for practicum experiences
• Reported ratio: 8:1 nursing students to clinical faculty and instructors
• Clinical experiences include critical care, maternity/family nursing, pediatrics, psychiatric-mental health, and community health

Credit Transfer

• Dual Degree BS-MS students may transfer in a maximum of 98 credits
• Transfer credit allocation follows university transfer policy for undergraduate and graduate students

Contacts

• Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, P.O. Box 5002, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
• Phone: (516) 614-4550

Program Length & Format

• 15-month, completed in four consecutive semesters of full-time study
• Program start terms: Fall (September) and Spring (January)
• 64 nursing credits (total program credits 64)

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required
• Completion of required prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better before matriculation
• Applicants may be offered conditional admission while completing remaining prerequisites, provided all degrees and prerequisites are completed before program start

Prerequisites

• Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II (or Anatomy plus Physiology), Chemistry with Lab (minimum four semester credits; organic or biochemistry do not satisfy), Microbiology, Nutrition, Statistics, Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan
• All prerequisite courses must be at least three semester hours except chemistry with lab (four semester hours)
• Prerequisites must be completed at a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or university and taken less than ten years prior to matriculation
• As of September 2022, chemistry with lab must be taken in person; other prerequisites may be taken online

Deadlines

• Fall entry: Priority deadline March 1; Final deadline March 15
• Spring entry: Priority deadline September 15; Final deadline October 15

Application

• Submit Common Application and pay $80 non-refundable application fee; fee waivers available via Common Application request
• One essay required, up to 400 words (2500 characters), located under Program Materials "Questions" in the Common Application
• One to two professional or academic letters of recommendation recommended (not required)
• Official college transcript(s) from each institution attended must be submitted by the application deadline; transcripts mailed to New York University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 400 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003, USA
• Transcripts may be emailed from official school email addresses but must bear an official stamp and come from a school official

Entrance Exams

• Standardized undergraduate test scores are not required and are not used in admission decisions
• TOEFL or IELTS scores required if English is not the applicant’s first language

Selection Process

• Admissions decisions consider undergraduate academic history, letters of recommendation, required essay response, and related work or volunteer experience
• No Interview 

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Completion of clinical learning experiences at off-campus healthcare facilities is required
• Prior to clinical placement, students must complete a criminal background check and a drug test
• Clinical site acceptance is subject to individual facility policies; failure to secure clinical placement may result in dismissal from the program

Credit Transfer

• Accelerated students admitted with baccalaureate degrees receive 44 advanced standing liberal arts credits and 20 advanced science credits based on prior degree and prerequisites
• Transfer credit for nursing courses from other schools requires submission of each course syllabus and is not guaranteed

International Students

• Applicants whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores

Contacts

• NYU Meyers Office of Admissions for the Accelerated 15-Month program: phone 212-998-5317
• NYU Office of Undergraduate Admissions for application status: phone 212-998-4500
• Transcript mail address: New York University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 400 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003, USA

Program Length & Format

• 12-month full-time
• Total of 57 credit hours
• Includes classroom, lab, clinical, and simulation training
• Clinical hours requirement: 675 hours

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college required
• Minimum grade of C+ in all prerequisite courses
• Students dismissed from other nursing programs are not eligible

Selection Process

• Rolling admissions process
• Admission based on completion of prerequisites and application review
• Applicants may defer to a future semester if the cohort is full
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Prerequisites

• Anatomy and Physiology I with lab
• Anatomy and Physiology II with lab
• Chemistry (Allied Health Professional level)
• Microbiology with lab
• Developmental Psychology
• Statistics
• Pathophysiology

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• 675 clinical hours across acute, long-term, and community healthcare settings
• Clinical placements may include Catholic Health System, Kaleida Health System, Niagara Falls Memorial, Erie County Medical Center, Cradle Beach Camp, Erie and Niagara County Holding Centers, Elderwood, and Living Legends Health
• On-campus simulation labs include skills and virtual reality training

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition rate: $895 per credit hour for accelerated nursing
• Accelerated Nursing Program fee: $845 per semester (full-time) or $60 per credit hour (part-time)
• Nursing Program fee: $845 per semester (full-time) or $60 per credit hour (part-time)
• Undergraduate student fee: $940 per semester (full-time)
• Additional fees may include lab fees, books, clinical requirements, immunizations, and testing fees
• 100% of first-year students receive financial assistance; scholarships and grants available

Room & Board (Optional)

• Single by design room with meal plan: $7,410 per semester
• Double or triple occupancy room with meal plan: $6,870 per semester
• Student apartments without meal plan: $6,230 per semester
• Meal plans available ranging from $620 to $3,670 per semester

Parking Permits (Optional)

• Resident student parking permit (full year): $105
• Commuter student parking permit (full year): $95

Contacts

• Assistant Professor Dr. Michelle Bork, DNP, RN, CNE

Program Length & Format

• 11 months; three-semester accelerated curriculum
• 51 credit hours in the nursing major
• Full-time, in-person delivery
• Campuses: New York City (start in Fall) and Pleasantville/Westchester (start in Spring; Summer entry available)

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required prior to matriculation
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 for admission
• All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to application
• Applicants who previously failed a nursing course or were academically dismissed from a nursing program are not eligible

Prerequisites

• Anatomy & Physiology I with lab, 4 credits
• Anatomy & Physiology II with lab, 4 credits
• Microbiology with lab, 4 credits
• General Chemistry, 3 credits
• Introduction to Psychology, 3 credits
• Statistics, 3 credits
• All prerequisite courses must be completed within 10 years of planned enrollment and with a grade of B- or better

Deadlines

• Fall (September start, New York City campus): application deadline February 1
• Spring (January start, Westchester/Pleasantville campus): application deadline September 15
• Summer (May start, Westchester/Pleasantville campus): application deadline January 15

Application

• Apply through Pace University Graduate Admission
• Required documents: personal statement, resume covering at least five years of employment, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts from every accredited college or university attended
• Graduate application fee: $70 (per university fee schedule)
• Tuition deposit for Accelerated BS in Nursing (ABS): $300

Selection Process

• Applications not reviewed until all prerequisites are complete and required documents are submitted
• Applicants from other nursing programs considered on a case-by-case basis; additional references may be required
• Mandatory program orientation and mandatory clinical calculation exam session required after admission (pass required to enroll in clinical courses)

Cost & Financial Aid

• Per semester tuition: $24,475
• Total tuition for three-semester program: $73,425
• Graduate application fee: $70
• Accelerated BS in Nursing tuition deposit: $300
• Internal scholarships and awards available, including some specific to the College of Health Professions

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Over 500 hours of clinical experiences required
• Clinical areas include behavioral health, maternal and women’s health, pediatrics, acute care, chronic care, and critical care
• Final semester includes a one-to-one preceptorship; possible specialties: emergency department, ICU, oncology, operating room, NICU
• Clinical clearance requirements include health assessment, immunizations, CPR, criminal background check, and a 10-panel drug screen
• Clinical calculation exam required prior to each semester with clinical courses

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite courses may be transferred; transfer credit requires a grade of B- or better
• All official transcripts from every accredited college or university attended must be submitted

International Students

• Program is not F-1 visa eligible
• Program is not STEM designated

Contacts

• Office of Graduate Admission: Phone (212) 346-1531
• Lienhard School of Nursing general questions: Phone (914) 773-3552
• New York City campus address: 163 William Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10038
• Pleasantville campus address: 861 Bedford Road, Lienhard Hall, Room 28, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Program Length & Format

• 11-month accelerated program, full-time
• 51 credit hours in the nursing major
• In-person instruction on New York City and Westchester (Pleasantville) campuses
• Cohort start terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
• F1 visa: No; STEM designation: No

Admission Requirements

• U.S. bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution required prior to matriculation
• Complete all prerequisite courses with minimum grade of B- (B-minus)
• Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 for eligibility to apply
• Students with prior failed nursing course or academic dismissal from a nursing program are not eligible

Prerequisites

• Anatomy & Physiology I with lab, 4 credits
• Anatomy & Physiology II with lab, 4 credits
• Microbiology with lab, 4 credits
• General Chemistry, 3 credits
• Introduction to Psychology, 3 credits
• Statistics, 3 credits
• All prerequisite coursework must be completed less than 10 years prior to planned enrollment and completed with grades before the application deadline

Deadlines

• Fall (September campus start): application deadline February 1
• Spring (January campus start): application deadline September 15
• Summer (May campus start): application deadline January 15

Application

• Apply through Graduate Admission
• Official transcripts from every accredited college or university attended
• Resume covering at least the past five years of employment history
• Personal statement addressing reasons for pursuing the program and relevant academic/professional information
• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references
• Undergraduate tuition deposit for ABS: $300 (non-refundable)
• Applications are not reviewed until all prerequisites are completed and all required documents submitted

Selection Process

• Applicants who attended other nursing programs (without failing or dismissal) considered on a case-by-case basis; may be asked for additional references from didactic and clinical faculty
• Applicants who previously failed a nursing course or were academically dismissed are ineligible
• Admission decisions occur after verification that prerequisites and application materials are complete

Cost & Financial Aid

• Program tuition listed as 51-credit ABS; per-semester undergraduate ABS rates in 2025-2026: $22,580 per semester (rate prior to Summer II 2023) or $23,717 per semester (rate for admissions Summer II 2023 or Fall 2023)
• Undergraduate and graduate fees apply per university schedule (general institution fees, technology, health, etc.)
• Undergraduate tuition deposit for ABS: $300
• Pace internal scholarships and awards available for College of Health Professions students

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Over 500 hours of clinical experiences required across behavioral health, maternal and women’s health, pediatrics, acute care, chronic care, and critical care
• Final-semester capstone: one-to-one preceptorship (examples: emergency department, ICU, oncology, operating room, NICU)
• Full-time program may require up to 36 hours per week of class and clinical hours (not including study time)
• Mandatory clinical calculation exam prior to each semester for clinical placement
• Clinical clearance requires criminal background check, 10-panel drug screen, immunizations, CPR certification, and other health requirements

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite coursework may be completed at Pace or transferred in
• Transfer credit for prerequisites requires grade of B- or better
• Option to take a 3-credit nursing elective as undergraduate or graduate course; graduate elective may be double-counted toward MS degree if student continues into Lienhard School of Nursing graduate program

International Students

• F1 visa: No
• International Career Success Program identified as a required badged internship and career program for international students related to employment eligibility

Contacts

• Office of Graduate Admission phone: (212) 346-1531
• General university admission phone: 800-874-PACE
• Main campus addresses: One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038; 861 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570

Program Length & Format

• 16-month full-time, in-person program
• Total nursing credits: 54-57
• Four semesters including one summer semester
• Coursework begins every fall and ends the following December
• Clinical hours total 760

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
• Completion of all prerequisite and support courses before starting
• Minimum Nursing major GPA to continue: 3.0 (grade C+ or higher in nursing courses)
• Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in nursing courses to progress in the program

Prerequisites

• Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
• Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
• Microbiology (4 credits)
• Chemistry or Physics with lab (4 credits)
• Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
• Lifespan Development (3-4 credits)
• Nutrition Science (3 credits)
• Sociology course (3 credits)
• Research Methods for Professions (3 credits) may be required if equivalent not transferred

Application

• Official transcript showing bachelor’s degree completion with date required
• Proof of prerequisite course completion prior to enrollment in nursing courses

Deadlines

• Apply anytime for fall semester start

Selection Process

• Admission based on completion of prerequisites, GPA, and other criteria
• Probation and dismissal based on nursing GPA below 3.0 or grade below C+ in nursing courses
• Retake allowed for one nursing course only; students can be on probation once

Cost & Financial Aid

• Estimated total program investment: $43,188 (after minimum institutional aid)
• Tuition and fees before aid approximately $70,938 including tuition, fees, books, supplies, clinical and testing fees
• Summer term charged at a reduced rate; merit scholarships do not apply during summer
• Additional federal and state financial aid may be available through FAFSA

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• 760 clinical hours across multiple settings
• Clinicals begin first semester, including acute care, pediatric, maternal/child, psychiatric, geriatric, and community settings
• State-of-the-art simulation lab with patient simulation manikins used prior to direct patient care
• Final semester includes 240-hour expanded clinical rotation in area of interest

Credit Transfer

• Up to 60 credits from previous bachelor’s degree accepted toward degree
• All nursing courses (NSG) must be completed at Russell Sage College

Contacts

• Professor and Chair: Glenda B. Kelman, [email protected], 518-244-2001
• General contact: [email protected], 518-244-2000
• Troy Campus: 65 1st Street, Troy, NY 12180
• Albany Campus: 140 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

Program Length & Format

• 12-month
• Full-time, on-campus study only
• Program start term is Summer (annual)
• Students are not permitted to work while enrolled

Admission Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing discipline prior to program start
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 overall
• Minimum grade of C or higher in all prerequisite courses
• Completion of at least three science prerequisite courses by application deadline
• Completion of 57 prerequisite credits with required courses prior to application

Entrance Exams

• No entrance exam (TEAS, HESI, etc.) required

Prerequisites

• Prerequisites totaling at least 57 credits, including:
  • English Composition (3 credits)
  • Lifespan/Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
  • Microbiology with Lab (4 credits)
  • Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4 credits)
  • Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4 credits)
  • Chemistry (3 credits)
  • Statistics (3 credits)
  • Sociology (3 credits)
  • Psychology (3 credits)
  • Humanities (6 credits)
  • Fine Arts (3 credits)
  • U.S. History (3 credits)
  • Global Issues (3 credits)
  • Second semester of elementary foreign language or demonstrated language proficiency (3 credits)
  • Electives (9 credits; increased to 12 if language proficiency requirement is met)
• Must have completed three of the four science prerequisites by the application deadline; the fourth may be in progress or planned but must be completed before program start

Deadlines

• Application deadline for Summer 2026 entry: October 8, 2025

Application

• Submit application online via SUNY Application (opens August 1)
• $50 non-refundable application fee or approved waiver
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Submission of three online letters of recommendation via portal
• Personal written statement included with application
• Resume required
• Completion of prerequisite courses documented on transcripts prior to deadline
• Meet Technical Standards for Admission and Retention

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed by Committee on Admissions and Academic Standards
• Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance
• Personal interview may be required for select applicants
• Decisions recommended to and made by the Dean of the School of Nursing

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical and simulation experiences included, with clinical placements at approved sites
• Clinical hours scheduled during days, evenings, weekdays, or weekends; students must provide own transportation
• Mandatory compliance with clinical dress code, equipment requirements, and professional behavior
• Missed clinical or simulation hours must be made up as determined by course faculty
• Clinical evaluation uses pass/fail grading

Credit Transfer

• Transfer credits not accepted toward nursing major for pre-licensure undergraduate programs (Accelerated BSN)
• Transfer of prerequisite coursework may be evaluated for equivalency but no credit applied directly to nursing major

International Students

• Must have international transcripts evaluated by a NACES accredited agency (e.g., WES)
• Required English proficiency demonstrated by TOEFL with minimum internet-based score of 90, minimum 22 in each section
• Must comply with all prerequisite course and application requirements before deadline
• Required to provide evidence of health insurance as part of admission

Contacts

• School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs
• Phone: 631-632-6868
• Address: 118 Administration Building, Stony Brook, NY 11794-1901

Program Length & Format

• 15-month full-time program
• Fall start each year
• 60 credit hours of concentrated nursing courses in residence
• 65 credit hours of prerequisite courses transferred in
• Clinical and hospital rotations take place primarily in Brooklyn

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (MSCHE, NECHE, HLC, NWCCU, SACSCOC, WASC/WSCUC, ACCJC, USDE)
• Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Two letters of recommendation: one from a current/former college science professor and one from an employer/supervisor or another college professor
• Meet prerequisite and admission requirements by the start of registration

Entrance Exams

• ATI TEAS required
• Minimum acceptable Math and Reading scores: 80%
• Science score of 80% preferred
• Test valid for two years from date taken
• Applicants may retake the ATI TEAS once within an admissions cycle
• Deadline to take or retake ATI TEAS: January 31, 2026

Prerequisites

• Anatomy & Physiology I with lab and Anatomy & Physiology II with lab OR Anatomy w/lab (4 credits) and Physiology w/lab (4 credits) — total 8 credits
• General Chemistry with lab, 3–4 credits; Microbiology with lab, 3–4 credits (bacteriology does not meet requirement)
• Sociology/Anthropology total 6 credits (six credits of one or three credits of each)
• Psychology elective 3 credits; Developmental (lifespan) psychology 3–6 credits covering birth through aging
• English Composition (must be completed in the United States) 3 credits; English elective completed in the United States 3 credits
• Statistics 3 credits; College Mathematics 3 credits; Humanities/Social Sciences 12 credits
• Grade requirement: C or better in each prerequisite science course
• Science prerequisite courses must have been completed within seven years of expected entry date

Deadlines

• Program start: Fall term each year
• ATI TEAS take/retake deadline: January 31, 2026

Application

• Complete online application and pay $50 application fee prior to submission
• Upload all post-secondary unofficial transcripts for all U.S. colleges and universities attended
• Applicants educated outside the U.S. must upload a NACES course-by-course evaluation
• Upload unofficial ATI TEAS score report or indicate intended test date
• Supplemental materials: résumé or CV, personal statement (250–450 words), two electronic letters of recommendation (provide recommender name, title, valid email)

Selection Process

• Letters of recommendation must be from a college science professor and an employer/supervisor or another college professor; other recommenders will not be considered
• Recommendation requests are sent electronically to recommender with access code once recommender information is provided
• Uploaded application documents are not marked as received until 24 hours after submission

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical experiences conducted in hospital and clinic settings primarily in Brooklyn
• Affiliations with community agencies throughout the New York City boroughs
• Clinical experiences include interprofessional team interactions and collaboration

Credit Transfer

• Applicants transfer in 65 prerequisite credits toward the BS degree
• 60 nursing credits completed in residence at the College of Nursing
• Applicants should check with the Office of Admissions before enrolling in courses to confirm transferability

International Students

• If English is a second language and applicant has not completed at least one year of full-time U.S. college or university study (minimum 24 semester credits including two courses/6 credits in English composition), upload TOEFL or IELTS scores completed within the last two years
• Applicants educated overseas must provide a NACES course-by-course evaluation for prerequisite review

Contacts

• SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University main phone: (718) 270-1000
• Campus address: 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Program Length & Format

• Program length: 12 months (one year)
• Credits required: 59
• Start term: Summer (program begins mid-May)
• Enrollment status: full-time
• Program dates: begins the Monday after UB spring graduation and ends two Saturdays before the fall semester

Admission Requirements

• bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field
• Minimum overall GPA: 3.0
• Minimum prerequisite GPA: 3.0
• Minimum grade in each prerequisite: C (2.0)
• Applicants dismissed from other nursing programs are not eligible

Prerequisites

• complete at least 4 of 9 prerequisite courses before application
• Remaining prerequisites must be completed before program start
• Minimum grade of C (2.0) in each prerequisite
• Overall prerequisite GPA minimum: 3.0

Deadlines

• Application opens: August 10, 2024
• Priority application deadline: October 1, 2024
• Final application deadline: November 1, 2024
• Decision notification: early December 2024
• Program start: mid-May 2025 (Summer term)

Application

• Two applications required (except current UB second-degree students): UB transfer application (fee $50) and NursingCAS application (fee $60)
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended required; submit to Office of Admissions
• Application components: application form, essay questions, written essay, video response, resume
• SUNY/CUNY AA or AS graduates: eligible for up to seven SUNY application fee waivers

Selection Process

• Application review includes evaluation of essay responses, video response, resume, prerequisite GPA, cumulative GPA, and prerequisite science GPA
• Applicants who previously attended a nursing program but were not dismissed must submit program-specific documentation as requested
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Cost & Financial Aid

• Estimated resident tuition: $24,000 (does not include fees)
• SUNY application fee waiver information available for eligible applicants

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical hours: over 600 hours of patient care
• Clinical model: some placements use Dedicated Education Units (DEU)
• Simulation: simulation laboratory experiences provided; simulation lab tours offered during in-person information sessions

Credit Transfer

• Transfer and second-degree applicants may complete remaining prerequisites at UB as intended nursing majors or apply directly if all admission requirements are already met
• Admission to UB as an intended nursing major does not guarantee admission to the ABSN program

Contacts

• Julie Kim-Proehl, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, 204 Beck Hall
• UB School of Nursing address: 3435 Main St., Wende Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214-8013
• Office of Admissions mailing address for transcripts: Office of Admissions, University at Buffalo, 12 Capen Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1660

Program Length & Format

• 12-month ABSN: three consecutive semesters, full-time, 49 nursing credits, 90 lab/skills hours, 650+ clinical hours
• 24-month ABSN: six consecutive semesters, part-time hybrid format (online coursework with onsite clinicals), 49 nursing credits, 90 lab/skills hours, 650+ clinical hours
• 12-month cohort start months: January, May, September
• 24-month pathway: summer-entry only; online synchronous and asynchronous classes with onsite lab intensives and in-person clinicals

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field other than nursing required
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 from most recent relevant degree
• Prerequisite courses must be completed before starting the program
• English language proficiency required for non-native speakers (TOEFL, IELTS, or DET)

Deadlines

• Spring (12-month) application deadline: July 1 (application opens March 16)
• Summer (12- and 24-month) application windows: application opens July 16; early deadline Sept. 15; Regular Decision deadline Nov. 1
• Fall (12-month) application deadline: March 1 (application opens Nov. 16)
• 24-month ABSN: applications accepted for summer entry only; application period opens July 16 and closes Nov. 1

Application

• Submit online application and all supplemental materials by deadline
• Required documents: official transcripts from all institutions, current resume or CV
• International applicants: submit TOEFL/IELTS/DET scores and proof of financial support for at least first full year
• Application includes short written responses (150-word limit per question)

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed via a holistic admissions process
• Two letters of recommendation required (if graduated within last five years, one must be academic)
• Interview is required for admission for applicants who are invited; interview formats: in-person or virtual
• Decision notification timeframe: typical release 10–12 weeks after deadline; 24-month decisions typically released 6–10 weeks after deadline

Cost & Financial Aid

• 12-month ABSN tuition: $28,030 per semester; total tuition $84,090 for three semesters; total tuition and fees estimated $89,349
• 12-month additional mandatory fees: Mobile Device and Resource Fee $1,385/semester; Lab Fee $270/semester; Technology Fee $65/semester; Health fee $960 (2025–26 rate); student health insurance $3,720 (2025–26 rate)
• 24-month ABSN tuition rate: $1,740 per credit hour; Mobile Device and Resource Fee $730/semester; Lab Fee $170/semester; Technology Fee $65/semester
• NCLEX exam fee $200; New York State licensure fee $143 (other states vary $90–$350)
• FAFSA school code: 002894; grade level: Fifth year/other undergraduate; degree type: Second bachelor’s degree
• UR Nursing Scholars program: offers 100% tuition coverage for eligible admitted students to the 12-month ABSN (applicants are notified in decision letter if eligible)
• Federal loans available via FAFSA; international applicants not eligible for federal loans and require private funding or a U.S. co-signer for private loans

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical hours: 650+ total clinical hours across med-surg, obstetrics, pediatrics, and psychiatric rotations
• Clinical sites: University of Rochester Medical Center campus, including Golisano Children’s Hospital, Wilmot Cancer Institute, and Strong Memorial Hospital
• Clinical group size: 8–10 students per clinical group
• Lab hours: total 90 lab/skills hours (12-month: 60 lab hours in first semester, 30 in second semester); 24-month: 60 online lab hours and 30 onsite lab intensives; simulation activities occur in the School of Nursing simulation facility
• 12-month students expected class/lab/clinical time average: 32 hours per week; 24-month in-person clinical typically 8–9 hours per week

Credit Transfer

• Prior coursework: 79 credits are transferred in toward the Bachelor of Science degree regardless of specific course titles
• Residency requirement: students must complete 49 nursing credits at the University of Rochester School of Nursing
• Prerequisite coursework: proof of completion required; prerequisites are not treated as transferred nursing credits but must meet timeline and grade requirements

International Students

• Required documents: official transcripts, English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or DET), and official bank documents or letter of financial sponsorship showing funds for at least the first full year
• Federal student aid is not available; private loans require a U.S. citizen co-signer
• International applicants are not eligible for the UR Nursing Scholars full-tuition funding program

Prerequisites

• Prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to program start (specific course list referenced on program prerequisite page; completion required to be eligible for enrollment)
• Tuition benefits may apply toward prerequisite courses for eligible University of Rochester employees

Program Length & Format

• 12-month full-time program
• 57 credit hours
• 675 clinical hours
• Curriculum includes classroom, laboratory, clinical, and simulated training
• Program designed for students with a prior bachelor’s degree and without an RN license

Admission Requirements

• Prior bachelor’s degree required
• Not eligible if previously dismissed from another nursing program
• Designed for applicants who do not hold an active registered nurse license

Prerequisites

• Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (grade C+ or higher)
• Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (grade C+ or higher)
• Chemistry (grade C+ or higher)
• Developmental Psychology (grade C+ or higher)
• Microbiology with lab (grade C+ or higher)
• Pathophysiology (grade C+ or higher)
• Statistics (grade C+ or higher)

Wait List Policies

• Applicants may defer their application to a future semester if a cohort is full
• Applicants may use deferment time to complete prerequisite courses

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• 675 clinical hours across acute, long-term, and community settings
• In-person simulation and skills laboratory training on campus, including virtual reality settings
• Possible clinical placement sites: Catholic Health System; Kaleida Health System; Niagara Falls Memorial; Erie County Medical Center; Cradle Beach Camp; Erie and Niagara County Holding Centers; Elderwood; Living Legends Health (The McGuire Group)
• Center for Nurse Wellness led by a certified licensed mental health counselor available to nursing students

Outcomes & Metrics

• NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate: 93%
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 1:7
• Reported employment rate after graduation: 100%

Contacts

• Main contact: Dr. Michelle Bork, DNP, RN, CNE, Assistant Professor
• Institution: Niagara University, N.Y. 14109
• Phone: 1.800.778.3450