Nursing: Accelerated Nursing, B.S.N.

Admission to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (for non-RNs with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline)

Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in another discipline may apply to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program.   The program accepts a class every semester (fall, spring and summer).   Candidates must make formal application by September 1 for admission to the spring class, December 1 for admission to the summer class and March 1 for admission to the fall class.  To complete the BSN Application applicants must be admitted to UTC. 

Enrollment in the ABSN is limited and the number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of students who can be admitted.  Meeting minimum requirements for admission does not guarantee acceptance.  Additional forms, instructions and application available, online at www.utc.edu/bsn.

Admission Criteria

• Completion with a C or better (may have 2 in progress) of the following pre-requisite coursework:  English Composition 1 and 2, Statistics, Chemistry with lab, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology and Microbiology.
• Pre-requisite coursework GPA of 2.75 (calculated on English Composition 1 and 2, Statistics, Chemistry with lab, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology and Microbiology).
• Submit a current resume that includes
  • Professional or work experience
  • Campus or community activities
  • Academic and other honors received
  • Volunteer activities or work experience in a health care environment

Acceptance of transfer and substitute credits in nursing to meet requirements of the curriculum will be determined by the School of Nursing faculty. Students seeking to transfer into the B.S.N. Nursing program at UTC will not be allowed to transfer into the B.S.N. Nursing program with any nursing course grade lower than a C.  Transfer students must meet the same standards as other students in the program.

Candidates will receive written notification of their admission status. Candidates who are accepted for admission must complete and pass a background check and drug screening before being fully admitted. Individuals who are not accepted for a given class, and who desire to be considered for the next class must reapply.