George Washington University
Accelerated BSN · Washington, DC · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses George Washington University says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01EthicsEthicsNo longer required effective Spring 2027. GW offers NURS 3101 online.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Ethics (3 semester hours) -- Will no longer be required effective Spring 2027”
credits3min gradeC - 02MicrobiologyMicrobiology3–4 semester hours. Must be within 7 years of program start.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Microbiology (3–4 semester hours; lab required)*”
credits3labrequiredmin gradeC - 03General ChemistryChemistryNew requirement effective Spring 2027; 3–4 semester hours. Must be within 7 years of program start.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Chemistry (3–4 semester hours; lab required)* — Effective Spring 2027”
credits3labrequiredmin gradeC - 04NutritionNutrition
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Nutrition (3 semester hours)”
credits3min gradeC - 05StatisticsStatistics
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Statistics (3 semester hours)”
credits3min gradeC - 06English CompositionEnglish CompositionGeneral education prerequisite.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“English Composition (6 semester hours)”
credits6 - 07OtherHumanities/Social SciencesGeneral education.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Humanities/Social Sciences (9 semester hours)”
credits9 - 08OtherMathGeneral education; the specific math course is not named.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Math (3 semester hours)”
credits3 - 09OtherSocial SciencesGeneral education.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Social Sciences (6 semester hours)”
- 10OtherHumanitiesGeneral education.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Humanities (3 semester hours)”
- 11OtherNatural SciencesTypically fulfilled by A&P and Microbiology.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Natural Sciences (12 semester hours, — typically fulfilled by Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology)”
credits12 - 12Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentDevelopmental PsychologyRecommended only, not required.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Recommended: Coursework in Developmental Psychology”
Minimum prerequisite grade
C or better
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“You must have completed the following prerequisite coursework with grades of C or better and a minimum course GPA of 3.0 before the start of the program.”
Prerequisites in progress
Allowed at application; all must be complete before the program begins
Having more prerequisites complete increases competitiveness.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“No. You can have prerequisite courses still in progress at the time of your application submission.”
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Do prerequisites expire?
Science course age limit Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Science courses within 7 years of program start” vs “Within 7 years of starting the program”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
Prerequisite attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades
Overall GPA for admission
3.0 preferred
The FAQ says: 'Our university standard is 3.0 on 4.0 scale, but we review all submitted applications.'
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Preferred scholastic GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited college or university”
Prerequisite GPA
Minimum 3.0 prerequisite course GPA
The FAQ defines the prerequisite GPA as the combined GPA of the 'Core Four': A&P 1, A&P 2, Microbiology, and Statistics, regardless of institution.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“You must have completed the following prerequisite coursework with grades of C or better and a minimum course GPA of 3.0 before the start of the program.”
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam
Not required
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“No. We do not require any nursing entrance exam scores, such as TEAS or HESI 2A, for admission.”
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Where can courses be taken?
Online prerequisites
Online courses accepted from regionally accredited institutions
GW's own online A&P and Microbiology courses use virtual labs and satisfy GW prerequisites. Portage Learning is also named.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“We accept prerequisite courses that have been taken in person or online.”
Community college courses
Accepted if regionally accredited with C or better
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Yes, as long as the class is taken from a regionally accredited institution and you receive a C or better.”
Pass/fail prerequisites Not published. Confirm with the school.
AP/CLEP credit Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles George Washington University publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Cycle 1 (start term not labeled) · Virginia Science and Technology CampusDeadline Nov 15, 2026Years printed as two digits (26). The page does not name the start term for this cycle. Prerequisites must be completed before the program starts, but no specific date is given.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Application Open: 05/01/26 – Priority: 08/01/26 Final: 11/15/26”
Cycle 2 (start term not labeled) · Virginia Science and Technology CampusDeadline Apr 1, 2027priority Dec 1, 2026Years printed as two digits. The start term is not named on the page.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Application Open: 09/01/26 – Priority: 12/01/26 Final: 04/01/27”
Cycle 3 (start term not labeled) · Virginia Science and Technology CampusDeadline May 15, 2027priority Dec 1, 2026Years printed as two digits. The start term is not named. This cycle has the same open and priority dates as cycle 2 but a different final deadline.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Application Open: 09/01/26 – Priority: 12/01/26 Final: 05/15/27”
NursingCAS
No; apply through the GW Application System
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“No. All applications must be submitted through the GW Application System.”
Priority deadline
Complete applications submitted by the priority deadline are reviewed first
The FAQ says letters of recommendation and transcripts must be submitted by the deadline in order to be reviewed.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Applications do not have to be verified by the priority deadline, only completed and submitted.”
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Total tuition
$88,000 total; $22,000 per semester; $1,495 per credit
Additional fees include a $500 advance deposit, a $350 lab fee per semester, and a $300 NCLEX review fee per semester. If a student falls out of progression, extra semesters are billed per credit (Bulletin).
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Total Tuition Cost: $88,000”https://nursing.gwu.edu/tuition · tier 1
Application fee Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree/credits
60+ college credits or a non-nursing bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
A bachelor's degree is not required. Applicants without a bachelor's must also provide proof of high school graduation (FAQ).
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Students must have 60+ college credits or a bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing from a regionally accredited college or university”
Statement of purpose
Statement of Purpose required
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Statement of Purpose”
Letters of recommendation
Two letters
The FAQ strongly recommends one academic letter. The FAQ's 'Additional requirements' (at least one recommender with a graduate degree) appears after the graduate-program guidance, so it is unclear whether it applies to the BSN.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Two letters of recommendation”
Resume
Current resume required
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Current resume”
English proficiency (international)
TOEFL iBT 100 / paper 600; IELTS overall 7.0 with bands 6.0+
Waived with a degree from a US institution. The Bulletin also accepts Duolingo 115+. International on-campus applicants should apply at least six months before deadlines.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“The minimum required score for the TOEFL is: Internet-based test: 100 or higher”
High school proof
Required if you do not hold a bachelor's degree
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“If you do not hold a bachelor's degree, we also require proof of high school graduation through a completed high school transcript or a high school diploma.”
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools. Unofficial copies may be uploaded; admission is conditional on receipt of official copies.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Official transcripts (from all post-secondary schools)*”
- International students need CPT approval each semester for clinical placement.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“International students will be required to obtain CPT approval prior to their clinical placement.”
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
CNA Not published. Confirm with the school.
Healthcare experience Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Good to know
What the school says about the program that is not a requirement: how it selects, how many it admits, what to expect.
Format
In-person, full-time
Students should expect to live near Ashburn, VA. The program is full-time only.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Located at our Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn, Virginia, this in-person program is a degree-completion option that only takes four consecutive semesters to complete.”
Employment
Working during the program is not recommended
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Given the academic rigor of this accelerated program, employment while pursuing this degree is not recommended.”
Veteran credit
Veterans may receive academic credit for service
Military applicants submit Joint Service transcripts; Air Force applicants submit CCAF transcripts.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“If you are a Veteran of the armed forces, you may qualify for additional academic credit for your service.”
Ethics course flexibility
Any 3-credit ethical reasoning course; religious studies and philosophy courses may be accepted
The program page says Ethics will no longer be required effective Spring 2027.
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“Any three-credit course that explores ethical reasoning and thought can count toward the ethics prerequisite requirement.”
Nursing transfer credit
No nursing courses transfer
source · bulletin.gwu.edu
“Accelerated BSN students cannot transfer any nursing course to GW Nursing.”
Nursing course transfer
Nursing courses from other schools cannot be transferred
source · bulletin.gwu.edu
“Accelerated BSN students cannot transfer any nursing course to GW Nursing.”
Start terms Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Sources
Every page we read for George Washington University, with when we last checked it. Tier 1 is the program's own pages; tier 2 the nursing school's general pages; tier 3 university-wide pages.
- Accelerated BSN | The George Washington University School of Nursingtier 1 · program page · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | The George Washington University School of Nursingtier 1 · program page · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Admissions & Aid | The George Washington University School of Nursingtier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 14, 2026
- How to Apply | The George Washington University School of Nursingtier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Health Care Prerequisites | The George Washington University School of Nursingtier 1 · prereqs · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Tuition at GW Nursing | The George Washington University School of Nursingtier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 14, 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions | The George Washington University School of Nursingtier 2 · faq · checked Oct 14, 2026
- https://www.nursing.gwu.edu/sites/g/files/zaxdzs4501/files/2024-06/bsn_ft_202403_05.31.24.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 14, 2026
- https://bulletin.gwu.edu/nursing/nursing.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 14, 2026PDF text truncated (19 pages)
Open questions we're still checking
- Which start term (e.g., Spring, Summer, Fall) corresponds to each of the three listed application cycles?
- Exactly which entering cohort is affected by the Spring 2027 change (Ethics dropped, Chemistry added)?
- Does the FAQ requirement that at least one recommender hold a graduate degree apply to Accelerated BSN applicants?
- Is the 3.0 prerequisite GPA calculated only on the Core Four (as the FAQ says) or on all listed prerequisites?
- Application fee and application portal URL are not published on these pages.
- Which start terms correspond to each of the three deadline sets?
- Program length in months is not stated (four consecutive semesters only).
- What type of chemistry satisfies the new Spring 2027 chemistry requirement?
- Application fee is not published.
- Does the C-or-better minimum also apply to the general education prerequisites?
- Two readings of the page disagreed on course_age_limit: Science courses within 7 years of program start | Within 7 years of starting the program.
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