Stony Brook University

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