North Carolina A & T State University

North Carolina A&T State University is a public university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It was established in 1891 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race. It was the first college for people of color in the state. In became a regional university in 1967 and was renamed the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. It is now the largest historically black university in the nation and offers over 175 undergraduate programs and 30 master’s programs. These programs are offered through nine professional colleges, including the College of Health and Human Services that houses the School of Nursing. The total student enrollment for 2018 was 12,142 students.

Three CCNE-accredited BSN programs are offered at the university. These options include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. The traditional BSN program is a four-year program that includes classroom and clinical learning. Students also gain training through a virtual lab and clinical rotations at various community healthcare settings. With the accelerated program, students who already have a bachelor’s degree can obtain their BSN in just 12 months. The RN to BSN program is also designed to be completed in 12 months and can be completed online or on campus.

Updated on: 07 Nov, 2025

Program Length & Format

64 semester hours
Curriculum delivered in block format over 12 months (January to December)
Designed for full-time study Monday through Friday; may include nights and weekends

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with minimum graduating cumulative GPA of 3.0
Completion of required prerequisites with a grade of C or better on the first attempt is preferred
CNA I listing with N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry required
TEAS test results must meet or exceed the National Mean
Writing sample required; interview may be required for further consideration
After admission: proof of current immunizations, negative drug screen, and background check required

Entrance Exams

TEAS required
TEAS score must meet or exceed National Mean; applicants may retake until benchmark is met

Prerequisites

Up to 2 prerequisite courses may be in progress at time of application with proof of enrollment
Required prerequisites: BIOL 221 General Microbiology (4); FCS 157 Introduction to Human Nutrition (3); FCS 260 Introduction to Human Development (3); PSYC 101 General Psychology (3); MATH 224 Statistics (3); NURS 415 Healthcare in a Global Society (3)
Required prerequisites with 5-year expiration: CHEM 104 General Chemistry I (3); CHEM 114 General Chemistry I Lab (1); BIOL 350 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4); BIOL 351 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4)

Deadlines

August 1 through October 1 (new and readmitted students)

Application

Submit university undergraduate application as a second-degree student; select Nursing (Accelerated BSN) as major
Submit official transcripts from every college or university attended; review begins after all transcripts received
Complete ABSN Entry Option Internal Application including TEAS Individual Score Report, CNA I Registry with N.C. Board of Nursing, and personal statement
Students must have completed bachelor’s degree at time of university application

Selection Process

Admission decisions based on applicant qualifications within the applicant pool
Review may include evaluation of transcripts, TEAS score, personal statement, CNA I registry status
Interview may be required; the school will contact you for additional requirements

Credit Transfer

Prerequisite courses may be completed at accredited community colleges, colleges, or universities and transferred to meet university degree requirements
Applicants should consult the Transfer Credit Articulation Tool to determine course equivalency

Contacts

School of Nursing, Noble Hall, 1601 East Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27411; Phone: 336-334-7750
Office of Extended Learning (for taking prerequisite courses at N.C. A&T): Phone: 336-334-7810
CNA I Registry requirement: N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry / N.C. Board of Nursing (NCBON)

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NCLEX-RN Pass Rates

North Carolina A & T State University NCLEX-RN chart

Accreditations

Nursing Programs Accreditations

Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program Accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission)