Bellarmine University
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) · Louisville, KY · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
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Prerequisites
The courses Bellarmine says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01Anatomy & Physiology IAnatomy & Physiology IA&P I and II together are 6 to 8 hours; the lab requirement is not stated. The catalog sets the minimum at C; the program page's B- wins.
source · bellarmine.edu
“Anatomy & Physiology I and II (6-8 hours)”
min gradeB- - 02Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy & Physiology IIA&P I and II together are 6 to 8 hours; the lab requirement is not stated. The catalog sets the minimum at C; the program page's B- wins.
source · bellarmine.edu
“Anatomy & Physiology I and II (6-8 hours)”
min gradeB- - 03MicrobiologyMicrobiologyCredits and lab requirement are not stated.
source · bellarmine.edu
“Microbiology”
min gradeB- - 04NutritionNutritionNot in the program page's prerequisite list, but both the program page ("natural science and nutrition courses") and the catalog refer to a nutrition prerequisite with a B- minimum. Listed here for completeness; no COURSE_REQUIRED rule because the page does not list it as a prerequisite.
source 1 · catalog.bellarmine.edu
“• Grades of B- or higher in Microbiology and Nutrition”
source 2 · bellarmine.edu
“Grade of B- or better in all prerequisite natural science and nutrition courses. Grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses.”
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Minimum grades
B- in all natural science and nutrition prerequisites (A&P I, A&P II, Microbiology, Nutrition); C in all other prerequisites
Another page says something different. The university catalog sets the A&P I and II minimum at C (B- in other natural science and nutrition courses; C in all others). We go by the program's own page. See both sources
The program page (tier 1) wins over the catalog (tier 3). The full prerequisite list is not published: the program page lists only A&P I and II (6 to 8 hours) and Microbiology, yet both pages refer to Nutrition and to "all other prerequisite courses".
source · bellarmine.edu
“Grade of B- or better in all prerequisite natural science and nutrition courses. Grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses.”
Prerequisites at application
May apply before enrolling in or while enrolled in prerequisites; proof of completing all coursework is due by the dates in the admission notification
No minimum number of completed prerequisites to apply is stated.
source 1 · bellarmine.edu
“You may apply before enrolling or while enrolled in pre-requisite courses. You may apply if you will earn your bachelor’s degree in the spring semester of the program year.”
source 2 · bellarmine.edu
“Students who do not provide proof of successful completion of all academic coursework by the deadlines included in the admission notification will not be allowed to start the program.”
Prerequisite list
Only Anatomy & Physiology I and II (6 to 8 hours) and Microbiology are listed; Nutrition and unnamed "other prerequisite courses" are referenced but never listed
The checker can only check the three listed courses. Ask the school for the complete prerequisite list.
source 1 · bellarmine.edu
“Anatomy & Physiology I and II (6-8 hours)”
source 2 · bellarmine.edu
“Grade of B- or better in all prerequisite natural science and nutrition courses. Grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses.”
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Do prerequisites expire?
Unsatisfactory grades in A&P and Microbiology
Ineligible with three or more unsatisfactory grades (a final grade below C; two withdrawals count as one) across A&P I, A&P II and Microbiology or their transfer equivalents
The page says "these four courses" but names three (A&P I, A&P II, Microbiology).
source · bellarmine.edu
“A student is not eligible for admission to the nursing major if he/she earns three or more unsatisfactory grades in the same course or any combination of these four courses: Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology, or equivalent courses transferred as prerequisites for admission. An unsatisfactory grade is defined as one grade lower than C, or two withdrawals from any single course or combination of the three courses listed. The policy refers to the final course grade, not a grade on a specific assignment.”
Course age limit Not published. Confirm with the school. No course age or recency limit on the program page or either catalog tab.
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GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.00 on a 4.00 scale; applicants below 3.00 are reviewed if their prerequisite GPA is 3.0 or higher with B or higher in A&P I, A&P II and Microbiology
Another page says something different. The university catalog says the minimum cumulative GPA is 2.75, with a different provisional band (below 2.75 reviewed if prerequisite GPA 3.0+, C or higher in A&P I and II, B- or higher in Microbiology and Nutrition, no prerequisite grade below C). We go by the program's own page. See both sources
The program page (tier 1) wins over the catalog (tier 3). No lower bound for the provisional review is stated.
source 1 · bellarmine.edu
“Minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.”
source 2 · bellarmine.edu
“Applicants who do not have a minimum 3.00 cumulative undergraduate GPA will be reviewed for admission if they meet the following requirements: prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or higher; grades of B or higher in Anatomy & Physiology I and II and Microbiology.”
Prerequisite GPA
3.00 prerequisite GPA on a 4.00 scale
Another page says something different. The university catalog says the minimum prerequisite GPA is 2.75. We go by the program's own page. See both sources
Which courses make up the prerequisite GPA is not defined on either page.
source · bellarmine.edu
“Minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.”
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam Not published. Confirm with the school. No TEAS or HESI is mentioned on the program page or catalog, but the pages do not say none is required.
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Where can courses be taken?
AP / CLEP credit
Credit-by-exam grade reports are accepted as proof of course completion; no AP/CLEP policy or cap is published
Implies credit by exam can satisfy a prerequisite, but which exams, which courses and any limit are not stated.
source · bellarmine.edu
“An email from the professor including the final grade, an unofficial transcript, or credit-by-exam printed grade report including the final letter grade will be acceptable for proof of course completion.”
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school. Lab requirements for A&P and Microbiology are not stated either.
Where prerequisites can be taken Not published. Confirm with the school. No statement about community colleges or named providers; the degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Pass/fail grades Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles Bellarmine publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
May cohort · LouisvilleRolling admissionContinuous admission through NursingCAS; no application deadline is published and applying by November 1 is encouraged. The exact May start date is not published. Proof of completing all coursework is due by the dates in the admission notification; CPR, background check, immunizations and drug test by May 1 of the program year.
source 1 · bellarmine.edu
“We offer rolling admission and you may apply while still enrolled in prerequisite courses. We encourage students to apply by November 1.”
source 2 · bellarmine.edu
“Students in the May cohort must complete the CPR course by May 1 of the program year. Students in the January cohort must complete the CPR course by December 13 immediately before their January start.”
January cohort · LouisvilleRolling admissionContinuous admission through NursingCAS; no application deadline is published and applying by November 1 is encouraged. The exact January start date is not published. Proof of completing all coursework is due by the dates in the admission notification; CPR, background check, immunizations and drug test by December 13 before the January start.
Application
NursingCAS only; no supplemental application. Verification takes 4 to 6 weeks
source · bellarmine.edu
“All applicants must apply through the Nursing Centralized Application Service (CAS) at www.nursingcas.org. Applicants must complete the entire application, including entry of all previous coursework. The CAS application fee is $60.”
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Tuition
$905 per credit hour × 58 credit hours = $52,490 (includes books); about $5,000 estimated course fees; $57,490 total estimated tuition and fees
Rates are locked for the three-semester enrollment. Excludes supplies, travel, uniforms, CPR, drug screening, nurse aide training and a device. $200 non-refundable tuition deposit on admission.
source · bellarmine.edu
“Tuition per Credit Hour | $905 | Total Credit Hours | 58 | Total Tuition (includes books) | $52,490 | Estimated Course Fees | $5,000 | Total Estimated Tuition and Fees | $57,490”
Application fee
$60 NursingCAS fee; no supplemental application or fee
source · bellarmine.edu
“All applicants must apply through the Nursing Centralized Application Service (CAS) at www.nursingcas.org. Applicants must complete the entire application, including entry of all previous coursework. The CAS application fee is $60.”
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree
Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline from a regionally accredited college or university; may apply if the degree will be earned in the spring semester of the program year
source · bellarmine.edu
“Complete a bachelor’s degree or higher in any discipline from a regionally accredited college or university.”
Interview
May be requested
source · bellarmine.edu
“The Office of Graduate Admission reserves the right to request additional information or a personal interview.”
Personal statement
Personal statement describing the experiences that led you to consider nursing
source · bellarmine.edu
“Submit a personal statement which describes experiences which have led you to consider nursing as a career.”
CNA
Completion of the Certified Nurse Aide course is required because clinical skills begin on day one
From the FAQ. Whether state certification (versus course completion) is needed, and the deadline, are not stated.
source · bellarmine.edu
“However, because students begin clinical skills the first day of the program we do require completion of the Certified Nurse Aide course.”
- Interview may be requested by the Office of Graduate Admission
source · bellarmine.edu
“The Office of Graduate Admission reserves the right to request additional information or a personal interview.”
- American Heart Association BLS CPR (no other CPR accepted) by May 1 (May cohort) or December 13 (January cohort)
source · bellarmine.edu
“Completion of an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR course. Students in the May cohort must complete the CPR course by May 1 of the program year. Students in the January cohort must complete the CPR course by December 13 immediately before their January start.”
- Criminal background check, immunizations, drug testing and mandatory orientations
source · bellarmine.edu
“Satisfactory completion of all required criminal background and immunization documents.”
- $200 non-refundable tuition deposit on admission
source · bellarmine.edu
“Upon admission to the program, students must submit a $200 non-refundable tuition deposit to confirm their position in the program.”
- International transcripts need a WES or Spantran evaluation; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo for non-native speakers; not open to students who need a new F-1 visa
source · bellarmine.edu
“Please note that the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program is not eligible for students who require a new F-1 visa to study in the United States.”
Letters of recommendation Not published. Confirm with the school. Letters are not mentioned on the program page or catalog.
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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
On campus
FAQ: classes 2 to 3 days a week plus clinical 2 to 3 days a week.
source · bellarmine.edu
“Modality On Campus”
Start
May and January cohorts
Exact start dates are not published.
source · bellarmine.edu
“Students in the May cohort must complete the CPR course by May 1 of the program year. Students in the January cohort must complete the CPR course by December 13 immediately before their January start.”
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Where the school's pages disagree
We show the program's own page as the value and keep the other page as a note. Where two pages of equal standing disagree, we show both and mark the value Confirm.
- Minimum cumulative GPA: The university catalog says the minimum cumulative GPA is 2.75, with a different provisional band (below 2.75 reviewed if prerequisite GPA 3.0+, C or higher in A&P I and II, B- or higher in Microbiology and Nutrition, no prerequisite grade below C).
- Prerequisite GPA: The university catalog says the minimum prerequisite GPA is 2.75.
- Minimum grades: The university catalog sets the A&P I and II minimum at C (B- in other natural science and nutrition courses; C in all others).
Sources
Every page we read for Bellarmine, 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.
- ABSN program page (admission requirements, deadlines, tuition, FAQ tabs)tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 9, 2026Tabbed content is all present in the HTML. Housing scholarship policy on the page is marked 'Revised July 2026'.
- University catalog: Accelerated BSN (General tab)tier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 9, 2026Coursedog catalog; no edition year shown. Disagrees with the program page on GPA minimums and the A&P minimum grade.
- University catalog: Accelerated BSN (Requirements tab)tier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 9, 2026Nursing course list only (58 credit hours); no prerequisite list.
Open questions we're still checking
- The complete prerequisite list is not published: the program page lists only A&P I and II (6 to 8 hours) and Microbiology, yet both pages refer to Nutrition and to "all other prerequisite courses" with a C minimum.
- GPA: the program page requires 3.00 cumulative and 3.00 prerequisite GPA; the catalog says 2.75 for both, with a different provisional band. The program page is used.
- A&P minimum grade: B- on the program page (as a natural science) versus C in the catalog. The program page is used.
- The unsatisfactory-grade policy says "these four courses" but names three.
- Which courses make up the prerequisite GPA is not defined.
- Whether the CNA requirement means state certification or course completion, and by when, is not stated.
- The catalog page shows no edition year; confirm it is current.
- No entrance exam, course age limit, online-lab, community-college, pass/fail or AP/CLEP policy is published.
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