Accelerated BSN Programs in Virginia

Program Length & Format

• 4 consecutive quarters
• full-time
• Total program credits: 79
• Program admits students for autumn and spring quarters

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field required
• Minimum cumulative college-level GPA: 2.80
• Minimum grade of 3.0 in each prerequisite course
• Applicants expected to have 100 hours of paid or volunteer healthcare experience in one setting for three months or more, completed within 12 months before application
• Personal statement and letter of recommendation from a healthcare provider required
• College transcripts required

Prerequisites

• Chemistry sequence: CHEM 120, CHEM 220, CHEM 221 (three-quarter series for UW students; two-quarter sequence—one general chemistry and one organic—for non-UW applicants)
• Biology: BIOL 118, BIOL 119
• Microbiology: MICROM 301 plus MICROM 302 for UW students; non-UW applicants must take a separate microbiology laboratory if not included in general microbiology course
• NURS 301/B STR 301
• Nutrition: NUTR 200
• Lifespan growth and development: NURS 201 or equivalent
• One statistics course (examples: STAT 220, STAT 311, Q SCI 381, QMETH 201, EDPSY 490)
• Minimum 3.30 cumulative GPA in natural science courses
• At least three prerequisite science courses must be completed with minimum grade 3.0 prior to application

Deadlines

• Admission occurs twice per year for autumn and spring quarter
• Application deadline: the preceding autumn quarter for each cohort

Application

• Submit online application and official college transcripts
• Resume or documentation outlining volunteer/paid healthcare experience, community service, and leadership
• Personal statement reflecting healthcare experience and fit for nursing role
• Letter of recommendation from a healthcare provider (employer or volunteer coordinator)
• If offered admission, applicant must pay for a background check specified by the School of Nursing
• Applicants must be exempt from all UW English language proficiency requirements before starting the program

Selection Process

• Admission selection is capacity constrained
• Applications reviewed for academic metrics, prerequisite completion, healthcare experience, statement, and recommendation
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Simulation Center used for clinical simulation exercises
• Supervised direct patient care in field placements

Credit Transfer

• Courses from the prior earned degree may satisfy general education, nursing prerequisites, and electives
• Equivalent or higher-level coursework may be substituted with academic adviser approval

International Students

• Applicants must be exempt from all UW English language proficiency requirements to begin the program

Contacts

• School of Nursing Office of Student and Academic Services: (206) 543-8736
• Toll-free: 1 (800) 759-6877 (1-800-759-NURS)
• Office location: Health Sciences Building T301, University of Washington, Seattle

Program Length & Format

• 4 consecutive semesters
• 60 credit hours total
• Full-time, in-person program at Ashburn, Virginia campus
• 540 clinical hours required

Admission Requirements

• Must have 60+ college credits or a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field from a regionally accredited institution
• Preferred minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from undergraduate coursework
• Minimum grade of C or better in prerequisite courses
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in prerequisite courses required before program start
• Two letters of recommendation required
• Current resume required
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions required

Prerequisites

• Ethics (3 semester hours)
• Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs (6-8 semester hours)
• Microbiology with lab (3-4 semester hours)
• Nutrition (3 semester hours)
• Statistics (3 semester hours)
• English Composition (6 semester hours)
• Humanities/Social Sciences (9 semester hours total: 6 social sciences, 3 humanities)
• Math (3 semester hours)
• Natural Sciences (12 semester hours, usually fulfilled by anatomy, physiology, microbiology)
• Recommended courses: Developmental Psychology, General Chemistry
• All prerequisites must be completed with minimum 3.0 GPA before program start

Deadlines

• Spring 2026
  • Application open: August 1, 2025
  • Priority deadline: October 1, 2025
  • Final deadline: November 15, 2025
• Summer 2026
  • Application open: September 1, 2025
  • Priority deadline: December 1, 2025
  • Final deadline: April 1, 2026
• Fall 2026
  • Application open: September 1, 2025
  • Priority deadline: December 1, 2025
  • Final deadline: July 1, 2026

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• 540 clinical hours required
• Clinical rotations at healthcare facilities in greater Washington, D.C. area, including specialties: medical-surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatric nursing, community health
• Clinical placement assisted by dedicated placement team
• Simulation learning includes high-fidelity simulators, standardized patients, interactive online modules
• Integrated NCLEX preparation with live review before graduation

Cost & Financial Aid

• Total tuition cost for BSN degree: $86,000
• Tuition per semester: $21,500
• Tuition per credit: $1,450
• Estimated program fees and expenses include:
  • Advanced deposit: $500 (applied to tuition)
  • Computer: $900+
  • Uniform (2 scrub tops, 1 bottom): approximately $87 total
  • Shoes: approximately $68
  • Stethoscope: $74
  • Blood pressure cuff: $29
  • Watch: $15+
  • Background check (Castle Branch): $142
  • Clinical compliance software (EXXAT): $40
  • Health insurance approximately $2,999 per year (with opt-out option)
  • Textbooks estimated at $765 per semester (~$3,062 total)
  • Student Association Fee: $3 per credit per semester (max $45)
  • Nursing lab fee per semester: $350
  • NCLEX review fee per semester: $300
  • Additional variable costs include physicals, immunizations, travel to clinical sites, housing, and food

Contacts

• Mailing Address:
  GW School of Nursing
  Virginia Science & Technology Campus
  Innovation Hall
  45085 University Drive
  Ashburn, Virginia 20147

• Phone: 202-994-7901

Program Length & Format

• 126 total credit hours
• 19 months
• on-campus
• Next start date listed: January 19, 2026

Admission Requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA for admission: 3.25 (includes all college coursework and dual enrollment); Liberty portion of cumulative GPA must also be at least 3.25 when transferring credits
• Applicants must hold a prior bachelor’s degree (application requires a second bachelor’s degree)
• Minimum transferable credits to Nursing Degree Completion Plan: 55 credits
• Prerequisites must be completed by the end of the semester before the program starts
• Must be admitted to Liberty University before applying to the School of Nursing

Prerequisites

• Required courses with final grade of C or better:
  • Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs (BIOL 213/214 & 215/216)
  • General/Organic Chemistry (CHEM 107)
  • Pre-licensure Pathophysiology (NURS 115)
  • Microbiology (BIOL 203)
  • Introduction to Nursing/Medical Terminology (NURS 104)

Deadlines

• Summer semester application window listed: December 1 to February 15

Application

• Required application materials:
  • Liberty University admission application (must be accepted to the university first)
  • Separate School of Nursing application after prerequisites are complete
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official college transcripts
  • Admission essay
• Standardized test scores (CLT, SAT, ACT) are not required for admission; may be used for merit aid consideration

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed by the admissions committee on a case-by-case basis
• Admission to Liberty University does not guarantee admission to the nursing program
• Program cohort capacity: 15 students per term (stated clinical space limit)
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition rates: subject to annual change (no program-specific tuition amount listed)
• Scholarships and awards referenced:
  • Middle America Scholarship: up to $25,580 over four years
  • Champion Award: $8,000 over four years
  • Early Deposit Award: up to $2,000
  • University scholarship drawing: five $10,000 awards (total $50,000)
• Financial aid options: standard federal student aid (FAFSA) and university scholarships (details on university financial aid pages)

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical hours: site text lists both "more than 550 clinical hours" and "over 600 clinical hours" on program pages
• Simulation center: 14,000-square-foot School of Nursing Simulation Center; accredited by Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) with accreditation period December 31, 2023 – December 31, 2028
• Clinical site locations mentioned: Richmond and Roanoke hospitals; international clinical mission sites listed: Rwanda, Kenya, Guatemala, Haiti

Credit Transfer

• Transfer policy: up to 75% of the degree total may be transferred into the program
• Additional residency requirements:
  • At least 50% of the major must be taken through Liberty University
  • At least 31.5 credit hours must be completed through Liberty University
• Transferable credit minimum to nursing plan: 55 credits

Graduation Requirements

• Total credits required for graduation: 126 hours
• Minimum overall GPA for graduation: 2.0
• Minimum grade for all major and major foundational courses: C
• Minimum upper-level (300–400) credit hours required: 31.5
• Degree Completion Application must be submitted in last semester

Contacts

• School of Nursing fax: (434) 582-7035
• School of Nursing location: DeMoss Hall, Room 2142, Liberty University, 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24515
• General next start date listed on program page: January 19, 2026

Program Length & Format

• 15 months full-time (4 consecutive semesters including summer)
• Part-time option available: 3 years (9 successive semesters including summers)
• Combines online and on-ground coursework with clinical experiences
• Program starts: in Fall and Spring

Admission Requirements

• Requires a previous bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field
• Must complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C or better within 10 years prior to start term
• Applicants may have up to two prerequisite courses in progress at the time of application, with only one science prerequisite recommended to be outstanding and in progress
• Letter of recommendation required
• Submission of essay on nursing motivation required

Entrance Exams

• TEAS exam required for admission consideration

Prerequisites

• Anatomy and Physiology with Lab I (4 credits)
• Anatomy and Physiology with Lab II (4 credits)
• Microbiology with Lab (4 credits)
• Life Chemistry with Lab (4 credits)
• Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
• Clinical Nutrition (3 credits)
• Sociology or Anthropology (3 credits)
• Statistics (3 credits)
• Completion of prerequisite courses within 10 years with grades of C or better

Deadlines

• Fall Entry: Application opens November 1; deadline last Friday in May
• Spring Entry: Application opens May 1; deadline last Friday in September
• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis starting first Monday in January (Fall) and first Monday in July (Spring)

Application

• Submit completed online application through Marymount portal
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended required
• One letter of recommendation
• Essay response on what inspired nursing studies
• Optional resume submission
• Clinical compliance documentation required prior to start
• Admission decisions based on application materials and space availability
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition for 2025-2026 academic year: $20,618 per semester for full-time enrollment
• Additional fees apply beyond tuition
• Scholarships available, including waived application fee for first 100 qualified applicants
• Both full-time and part-time tuition rates apply depending on enrollment status

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements through partnerships with hospitals in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC
• Affiliated clinical sites include Inova, MedStar, Virginia Hospital Center, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and Children’s National Medical Center
• Simulation labs available for hands-on learning experiences

Credit Transfer

• No transfer credit accepted toward prerequisites; all must be completed before application or in progress as allowed
• Prerequisites completed online via partner institution Portage Learning count toward requirements

Contacts

• Admissions Office phone: (703) 284-1500
• Email: [email protected]

Program Length & Format

• Full-time
• five consecutive semesters (fall, spring, summer, fall, spring)
• Total of 120-126 credit hours including general education, prerequisites, and nursing courses
• Nursing courses taught on-campus only
• Summer enrollment required

Admission Requirements

• Anyone can apply regardless of previous degree type (high school students, BA/BS degree holders, etc)
• Admission to Old Dominion University as a degree-seeking undergraduate student required
• Completion of at least 30 credit hours applicable to the BSN before application
• Minimum GPA of 3.00 overall for consideration; admitted students typically have at least a 3.6 GPA
• Completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of C (2.00) or better before admission
• Transfer credit evaluation required for transfer students to confirm course equivalency
• Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the Nursing program
• Separate School of Nursing Supplemental Application must be submitted by February 15 for fall admission

Entrance Exams

• Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) pre-admissions aptitude testing required as part of applicant review

Prerequisites

• Completion of designated lower-division general education and prerequisite courses with grades of C or better
• Courses include anatomy and physiology (I and II), microbiology with lab, chemistry with lab, statistics, psychology, sociology, and composition
• All prerequisites must be completed prior to enrollment in nursing courses

Deadlines

• Supplemental application to the School of Nursing and supporting transcripts must be submitted by February 15 each year
• Program admits students for fall semester only

Application

• Apply to Old Dominion University as an undergraduate student
• Submit School of Nursing Supplemental Application with photocopies of all previous college transcripts in one envelope
• Transfer students must have transfer credit evaluation completed before applying
• Personal statements may be obtained through writing prompts or interviews as part of application review
• Competitive admission process using a balance of GPA, HESI scores, applicant experiences and attributes, and personal statements or interviews
• Admissions decisions communicated by program director

Cost & Financial Aid

• Virginia resident tuition approximately $268 per credit hour for coursework
• Active duty military rate approximately $250 per credit hour
• Non-resident tuition approximately $953.50 per credit hour
• Non-refundable program fee of $375 assessed each semester for program-related expenses
• Additional costs include textbooks, clinical requirements, and other fees

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical rotations at hospitals and community health organizations in the area including specialized settings
• Use of standardized patient experiences and simulation center for hands-on practice
• Telehealth Center for learning technology-enhanced care delivery
• Clinical courses include community health, adult health, pediatric, behavioral health, recovery, and leadership

Credit Transfer

• Transfer students must have transfer credit evaluated by the transfer evaluation unit in the Office of Admissions
• Prerequisite courses may be completed at other institutions if approved and completed with grade C or better

Contacts

• Undergraduate BSN Program Co-Directors
• 169A Virginia Beach Center, 1881 University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
• 205 Virginia Beach Center, 1881 University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
• Health Sciences Advising Center
• 3rd Floor New Health Sciences Building, 1019 W. 41st Street, Norfolk, VA 23529
• Phone: 757-683-5137

Program Length & Format

• 15-month
• Total nursing credits: 65; total credits required for BSN: 121
• Program start terms: fall and spring (Winchester campus: fall entry only; Loudoun campus: fall and spring entries)
• Existing bachelor’s or master’s degree in a non-nursing field fulfills non-nursing course requirements

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Meet all general admission requirements for Shenandoah University
• Letter of good standing required if previously enrolled in a nursing program
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in science prerequisite courses and 3.0 in non-science prerequisite courses
• 75% of prerequisite coursework required for provisional admission; 100% completion required prior to enrollment

Prerequisites

• All prerequisite courses must be completed before enrollment
• Required courses and credits:
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs: 8 credits
  • Microbiology with lab: 4 credits
  • College/General Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Organic Chemistry with lab: 4 credits
  • Statistics: 3 credits
  • Nutrition: 3 credits
  • English Composition: 3 credits
  • Sociology: 3 credits
  • Psychology (General, Abnormal, or Developmental): 3 credits

Deadlines

• Priority application submission deadlines: February 15 for fall term; October 1 for spring term
• Prerequisite completion deadlines: 100% completion prior to August 1 for fall start; prior to December 15 for spring start

Application

• Submit Shenandoah University application and meet university admission requirements
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• Letter of good standing from prior institution(s) if applicable
• All prerequisite coursework completed before enrollment
• Enrolled students required to complete criminal background check, random urine drug screening, and maintain required immunizations

Selection Process

• Rolling admissions; applications evaluated after submission of all required documents
• Applications completed by priority deadlines considered before later submissions
• Admission requires meeting program-specific criteria (degree, prerequisite GPA, prerequisite completion)

Cost & Financial Aid

• ABSN students eligible for transfer scholarships and need-based scholarships
• Private loan options available; university provides lender resources
• Parent PLUS Loan available for dependent students
• Employer tuition assistance and installment payment options available

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Simulation suite configurations: emergency department/operating room, intensive care unit, labor and delivery/pediatrics, medical-surgical unit
• Simulators: adult, pediatric, birthing, and newborn mannequins that accept IVs, simulate bleeding, produce heart/lung/bowel sounds, and exhibit chest rise
• Clinical sites (Winchester): Valley Health System hospitals (Winchester Medical Center, Warren Memorial Hospital, Shenandoah Hospital), WVU East Berkeley Medical Center, Martinsburg VA Medical Center, INOVA Health System, community settings (Blue Ridge Hospice, public health departments, Sinclair Free Medical Clinic)
• Clinical sites (Loudoun/Scholar Plaza): INOVA Health System hospitals (Loudoun, Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Alexandria), Reston Hospital Center, Virginia Hospital Center, Children’s National Medical Center, Fauquier Hospital, Novant Hospitals
• BSN program requirement: 2,080 direct patient care hours prior to starting specialty courses

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite courses may be taken at any regionally accredited institution and evaluated for equivalency
• Science coursework must have been completed within the last 10 years to be eligible for transfer credit
• No more than two science prerequisites may be repeated more than one time
• Minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Shenandoah University for BSN degree

Contacts

• Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing, Cecil Pruitt, Jr. Health & Life Sciences Building, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601; Phone: 540-678-4374
• Loudoun location, 44160 Scholar Plaza, Leesburg, VA 20176; Phone: 540-535-3402