Important note: If you are applying to a Fall 2021 term or one after, the last 9 units of Philosophy and Religious Studies will change to our new catalog under LACE Central Core. You will need to take three courses from the list of categories under this LACE Central Core (Spirit of the Founders, Community, Global Awareness and Understanding or Women and Gender). 

* Indicates courses that must have been completed within five years prior to admission.

** ONE Philosophy and TWO Religious Studies courses OR TWO Philosophy and ONE Religious Studies course for a total of 9 units (3 units each course). 

A student may repeat a course required for the nursing major no more than once. Failure (C- and below) of any two required science or prerequisite courses results in non-admission.

Qualified applicants will be invited by email to take the ABSN Math Exam to be considered for admission. View a sample Math Exam .

• Completed application- $50 application fee
• Applicant Self-Reporting Checklist
• Official Transcript(s)
• AP Scores (if applicable)
• 2 references (academic or professional; official letterhead required)
• Personal Statement- Submit 2-3 typewritten and double-spaced pages addressing the following:
  • Why are you choosing a career in nursing at this time?
  • Describe and include length of time of any health care experiences, paid or volunteer.
  • Have you discussed the full-time plus time commitments of the program with your family and friends? Are they prepared to support you?
  • Describe in detail your plans to finance your education.

• Completed Reapplication
• Applicant Self-Reporting Checklist
• Official updated transcripts- Submit official transcripts for courses completed after you last applied to the program
• Updated personal statement- Submit 1 typewritten and double-spaced page explaining what has changed since you last applied to the program

• If selected for the waitlist, it will be for the term to which you have applied
• Applicants will be moved from the waitlist to admit status by the Accelerated BSN department if space becomes available for the term to which you have applied
• Applicants will be notified when the waitlist is closed
• Applicants not removed from the waitlist after the closing of the cohort are welcome to reapply to the Accelerated BSN program
• Formerly waitlisted students will not be offered priority consideration for future file reviews