Villanova University

Program Length & Format

• Two tracks: 14-month Express Track and 23-month Flex Track
• 14-month Express Track begins in May and finishes in August of the following year
• 23-month Flex Track begins in August and finishes in 23 months
• Program total credits for BSN degree: 133

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required (degree in another discipline)
• Minimum overall GPA for consideration: 3.0 from previous degree program
• Science GPA is given special consideration during review
• All prerequisite courses must be completed in order for application to be reviewed; applicants may submit application before prerequisites are finished
• Transfer coursework accepted with grade of C or higher

Entrance Exams

• No standardized test (TEAS/HESI) required for domestic second-degree applicants
• Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit TOEFL scores: paper-based 550, computer-based 213, internet-based 85
• Villanova TOEFL institutional code: 2959

Prerequisites

• Required prerequisite courses and credits:
  • Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab): 4 credits
  • Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab): 4 credits
  • Chemistry (with lab): 4 credits
  • Microbiology (with lab): 4 credits
  • Statistics: 3 credits
  • Human Development (lifespan): 3 credits
  • Nutrition: 3 credits
  • Pathophysiology: 3 credits
  • Theology/Religious Studies: 3 credits
• Total prerequisite credits applicable toward degree: 61
• Accepted students receive 25 transfer credits as general elective for prior bachelor’s degree
• All prerequisite transfer courses must have grade of C or higher

Deadlines

• 14-month Express Track, First Deadline:
  • Application and scholarship deadline: September 15
  • Decisions and merit-based scholarships released: November 1
  • Financial aid packages and need-based scholarships released: December 1
  • Seat deposit due: December 15
• 14-month Express Track, Second Deadline:
  • Application and scholarship deadline: December 15
  • Decisions and merit-based scholarships released: February 1
  • Financial aid packages and need-based scholarships released: February 15
  • Seat deposit due: March 1
• 23-month Flex Track:
  • Application and scholarship deadline: March 15
  • Decisions and merit-based scholarships released: April 15
  • Financial aid packages and scholarships released: May 1
  • Seat deposit due: May 15

Application

• Submit completed online application by track deadline; $25 nonrefundable application fee
• Required documents:
  • Essay: "Why are you choosing to enter the field of nursing at this time in your life or career?"
  • Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts from all previous institutions (official required at time of completed application; copies acceptable for preliminary transfer review)
• Additional documents as applicable:
  • TOEFL scores and foreign transcript evaluations for international applicants
  • Course descriptions or syllabi if requested by program staff

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed by Admissions Committee
• Review factors: overall GPA, science GPA, personal essay quality, letters of recommendation, prior experience
• Applicants notified in writing of Admissions Committee decision
• Merit-based and need-based scholarship decision timelines tied to application deadlines

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition for Second Degree Accelerated BSN: $54,000 (2025)
• Additional expected expenses: books, transportation to clinical sites, parking, uniforms, physical exam and immunizations, background checks for clinical agencies, stethoscope and protective equipment, CPR certification, standardized tests
• Federal financial aid options: Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, Nursing Student Loan program (FAFSA required)
• Villanova participates in Yellow Ribbon Program for eligible veterans and dependents
• Merit and need-based scholarships available for Second Degree students

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Simulation and Learning Resource Center (SLRC) on campus; SLRC tours available for prospective students
• Clinical simulation integrated throughout the curriculum
• Clinical experiences included in the curriculum (specific sites and hours not specified in source)

Credit Transfer

• Transfer credit awarded for required courses with grade of C or higher
• Course equivalency determined by comparing outside institution course descriptions to Villanova catalog; syllabi reviewed if necessary
• Preliminary transfer credit evaluations available; official transcripts required for final evaluation
• Accepted second-degree students receive 25 transfer credits as general elective applied toward BSN

International Students

• Foreign degree evaluations required (e.g., World Education Services)
• TOEFL score requirements: paper 550, computer 213, internet 85; send scores to Villanova (institutional code 2959)
• Accepted international students must submit Certificate of Finances and registration deposit before issuance of I-20

Contacts

• Jennifer Brown, DNP, MSN, RN — Director, Second-Degree Accelerated BSN Program
• LeRai Martin, EdD, MSN, RN — Assistant Faculty Director, Second-Degree Accelerated BSN Program
• Cathleen Miller — Assistant Director Program Operations, Second-Degree Accelerated BSN Program
• Institutional address: 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA 19085