Concordia College at Moorhead

Program Length & Format

• 12-month accelerated BSN program, January start, December completion
• 54 credit hours
• Full-time, classroom-based; classes 3–4 days per week and clinical experiences 2–3 days per week
• Cohort model with 20 students per cohort
• Clinical shifts may occur day, evening, night, and possible weekends

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate or graduate degree in a non-nursing major from a U.S. regionally accredited institution required and must appear on official transcript prior to enrollment
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all post-high-school work
• Prerequisite coursework combined GPA of 3.0 required and must be completed prior to enrollment
• Two professional references, a current resume, and a 500–750 word personal statement required

Prerequisites

• Psychology (General, Introductory, or Lifespan)
• Human Nutrition (General or Lifespan)
• Human Anatomy and Physiology covering neurological, cardiac, respiratory, GI, GU, musculoskeletal, and integumentary systems; lab required; series must be completed at same institution except limited exceptions
• Microbiology with linked lab
• Chemistry (Introductory or higher; allied health or survey accepted) with linked lab; organic/biochemistry content recommended
• Mathematics: College Algebra, Statistics, or higher
• Each college-level prerequisite must be at least 3 semester credits; pass/fail courses not accepted
• Prerequisite labs must be noted on transcripts or validated by syllabus, catalog, or registrar letter
• Online prerequisite courses acceptable only from U.S. regionally accredited institutions
• Recommended that prerequisites be completed within seven years of application

Deadlines

• Applications submitted through NursingCAS between January and June for January start
• Application review begins July 1 and continues until cohort fills

Application

• Submit application via NursingCAS and select Concordia College, Moorhead MN / Accelerated BSN
• Required documents: official transcripts from all U.S. regionally accredited institutions, two professional references, one-page resume, 500–750 word personal statement, prerequisite documentation
• Transcripts sent to NursingCAS Transcript Processing Center, PO Box 9201, Watertown MA 02471
• Nonrefundable $250 deposit required to secure seat upon acceptance

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed as completed; notification by email when decision is made
• Selection factors include cumulative GPA, prerequisite GPA, professional references, resume, and personal statement
• Admission may be provisional pending degree and/or prerequisite completion
• Impromptu essay and/or interview may be required as part of the selection process

Cost & Financial Aid

• Program tuition listed as $39,960 and per-credit cost listed as $740 on program cost page
• Per-semester program fees listed as Spring $1,500; Summer $1,000; Fall $1,000
• Annual fees and expenses listed: Student Activity Fee $330; Technology Fee $400; Holistic Health Fee $150; professional liability insurance approximately $50 per year; textbooks and clinical attire additional
• Nonrefundable $250 deposit applied to first semester fee
• Federal Direct Student Loans may be available for a second undergraduate degree; loans not available when enrolled less than half time (<6 credits)
• Employer or regional health system funding and loan-forgiveness programs may be available (example: Sanford Health Fargo award of $30,000 with employment and service conditions)

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• 500 hours of clinical practice planned and scheduled by nursing faculty
• Contracts with 15 clinical agencies for specialty and lifespan experiences
• Faculty-to-student ratio in clinical settings 1:7
• Simulation-based learning included in foundations and skills courses
• Students responsible for transportation to clinical sites

Credit Transfer

• Official transcripts required for all prerequisite and degree coursework; transcripts reviewed and verified by NursingCAS
• Online courses accepted only from U.S. regionally accredited institutions
• Each prerequisite course must be at least 3 semester credits and documented with linked labs where required

International Students

• Must hold a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university to apply
• F-1 status available for students who have recently completed an academic year of study in the U.S. to qualify for curricular practical training for clinicals
• Valid, unexpired visa required for participation in clinical activities; consult Office of Global Learning for visa guidance

Contacts

• Business Office: 218.299.3150
• Financial Aid Office: 218.299.3010
• Concordia College address: 901 8th St. S., Moorhead, MN 56562