University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing

Program Length & Format

• 3 semesters: Spring, Summer, Fall
• Total program hours: 126
• Total upper-division hours: 61
• Total clinical hours: 810
• Cohort capacity: 20 students
• Mandatory orientation for ABSN students

Admission Requirements

• Earned bachelor’s degree or higher in a field other than nursing required
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all prior coursework
• Minimum grade of C in all nursing prerequisite courses
• Submission of completed nursing application with TEAS score by posted deadline
• Submission of health data forms, evidence of health insurance, negative drug screen, and acceptable background check by deadlines

Entrance Exams

• ATI TEAS exam required
• Competitive TEAS score required (no numeric threshold published)

Prerequisites

• BYS 215: Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (4 credit hours)
• BYS 216: Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (4 credit hours)
• BYS 214: Infection & Immunity (Microbiology) with lab (4 credit hours)
• Statistics: PY 300, MSC 287, or SOC 303 (3 credit hours; lab not required)
• NUR 220: Health Promotions for Nursing Majors (3 credit hours; UAH-only course)

Deadlines

• Application deadline for Spring 2026: August 1, 2025

Application

• Must be admitted to University of Alabama in Huntsville before applying to College of Nursing
• Complete online College of Nursing ABSN application and submit TEAS score
• Official transcripts documenting bachelor’s degree and prerequisite courses
• Health data forms, proof of health insurance, drug screen, background check required by deadlines
• Recommendation to meet with a UAH College of Nursing advisor when applying

Selection Process

• Holistic admission review process used for applicant selection
• Factors considered include bachelor’s degree, GPA, prerequisite grades, TEAS score, application materials
• Interview with ABSN Admission Committee required; interview determines final acceptance
• Admission may be forfeited if any admission criteria are not met

Cost & Financial Aid

• Selected ABSN-APP students: employer-paid tuition using "Last Dollar" scholarship (employer-dependent)
• Selected ABSN-APP students: paid clinical hours
• Selected ABSN-APP students: guaranteed job placement with partner employer

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical component: 810 total clinical hours
• Clinical model: Student Nurse Apprentice program approved by Alabama Board of Nursing and Alabama Office of Apprenticeship
• One-on-one clinical mentoring by a practicing nurse for ABSN-APP participants

Contacts

• Savannah Stewart; phone: 256.824.6447; office: NUR 227
• University of Alabama in Huntsville; address: 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35899