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Admissions:
Admission to this BSN program is accessible
Arkansas State University has a streamlined admission
process that makes it easy for you to enroll in the Accelerated BSN online
program. Enrollment Specialists are available to walk you through the admission
process, so you will be able to complete your application quickly.
Admission Requirements:
Submit online application and official transcripts
Bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of 2.5 or above
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all prerequisites
To be granted admission into the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, you must meet the following criteria:
Have earned a bachelor's
degree from an accredited university
Have at least an overall
2.5 GPA across all courses taken
Have at least a 3.0
cumulative GPA for the following prerequisite courses, with at least a C in
each of these courses:
Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health and Laboratory
Human Anatomy/Physiology I and Laboratory
Human Anatomy/Physiology II and Laboratory
Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry I and Laboratory OR General Chemistry I and Laboratory
Composition I
Composition II
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Statistics
The United States to 1876 OR The United States Since 1876 OR, Introduction to United States Government
College Algebra
All course attempts will be considered in the calculation of prerequisite GPA.
English proficiency requirements
This program requires a high level of English proficiency to meet academic and clinical objectives, along with meeting the criteria for licensure. You may be required to provide proof of English proficiency per A-State School of Nursing English Proficiency Standards. Additionally, if you’ve ever attended a professional program in the past, you may be required to provide a letter of good standing.
Meeting the admissions requirements does not guarantee admission. Students will be admitted based on space availability.
Note: If these undergraduate foundation courses are not reflected on your transcript(s), you will be required to take them prior to admission in the Accelerated BSN program. These courses are offered through A-State Online.
Application submission requirements
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
Submit all official college transcripts.
While not needed to render an admissions decision, the
following items will also be needed:
A criminal background check completed through Verified Credentials prior to starting the program
Proof of a Health Care Provider CPR course (i.e., adult, infant, and child with AED). This course may be obtained at the local Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an approved facility.
Proof of a Hepatitis B series and TB skin test
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096, and we'll be happy to help answer questions.
Submit all documents to:
A-State Online P.O. Box 2520 State University, AR 72467
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