Tulane University
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) – SoPA Track · New Orleans, LA · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveOnline courseworklast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses Tulane says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01NutritionNutrition
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Nutrition | 3 credits |”
credits3min gradeC - 02StatisticsStatisticsCatalog lists as Math (Statistics).
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Statistics | 3 credits |”
credits3min gradeC - 03Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentDevelopmental Psychology
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |”
credits3min gradeC - 04Anatomy & Physiology IAnatomy & Physiology I with Lab
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab | 4 credits |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 05Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy & Physiology II with Lab
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab | 4 credits |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 06MicrobiologyMicrobiology with Lab
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Microbiology with Lab | 4 credits |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 07General ChemistryChemistry with LabType of chemistry not specified.
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Chemistry with Lab | 4 credits |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC
Minimum prerequisite grade
C
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Prerequisite Course Grade | C or better in each; may not repeat any prerequisite more than once |”
Courses in progress Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Conditional admission with at most 3 core/prerequisite courses in progress, only one a science prerequisite (A&P 1, A&P 2, Microbiology, Chemistry)” vs “Conditional admission is possible with up to 3 core or prerequisite courses in progress, of which at most 1 can be a science prerequisite”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Do prerequisites expire?
Prerequisite time limit
Nursing prerequisites within 10 years of application; no limit for SoPA core curriculum coursework
Older prerequisites must be retaken from an approved institution.
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“All courses must be completed within 10 years of application. There is no time limit for coursework that satisfies the SoPA core curriculum requirements.”
Repeat limit
Each prerequisite may be repeated once; C- or below twice in the same course makes you ineligible
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Prerequisites may be repeated once; a grade of C- or below in any prerequisite course twice results in ineligibility for admission.”
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GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0
Admission process page calls it a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.0.
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Cumulative GPA | Minimum 3.0 (SoPA core curriculum) |”
Nursing prerequisite GPA
3.0 across the seven nursing prerequisite courses
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Nursing Prerequisite GPA | Minimum 3.0 cumulative |”
Minimum nursing prerequisite GPA
3.0 across the seven nursing prerequisite courses
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Nursing Prerequisite GPA | Minimum 3.0 cumulative |”
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Where can courses be taken?
Online prerequisites
Online prerequisite courses from accredited institutions accepted
Labs are not addressed separately.
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Prerequisite nursing courses taken online from an accredited college or university may be transferred for credit, regardless of whether they were completed online or in person.”
Transfer institutions
Credit accepted from accredited institutions (up to 60 credits)
Community colleges not specifically named.
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Transfer Credits | Up to 60 credits accepted from accredited institutions |”
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 Tulane publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Fall (August) start – general admission · New OrleansDue July 17 each yearnext Jul 17, 2027 · starts August 31No year printed. Enrollment deposit due July 31; orientation Aug 27. Deadlines for the January and May starts are not published.
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“JULY 17 Application Deadline (Non-LCMC Nurse Scholars Program) JULY 31 General Enrollment Deposit Deadline AUG 27 Orientation AUG 31 Classes Begin”
Fall start – LCMC Nurse Scholars Program consideration · New OrleansDue June 25 each yearnext Jun 25, 2027No year printed. LCMC deposit deadline July 9.
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“LCMC Nurse Scholars Program Consideration JUNE 25 LCMC Application Deadline JULY 9 LCMC Deposit Deadline”
Application route
Tulane's own application portal (not NursingCAS)
NursingCAS is never mentioned.
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“To apply, please submit an application by visiting this link .”
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
One-time nursing program fees
Approx. $884 total: lab supply $115, uniform $150, operational $90, clinical compliance $104, licensure $340, graduation $85
Books approx. $300 per semester; health insurance required.
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Licensure Fee | $340 |”
Tuition Not published. Confirm with the school.
Application fee Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Interview
Video recording required instead of interview
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“A video recording is required for admission.”
International students
Not accepted
Admission process page separately lists TOEFL 100+/Duolingo 130+ for degrees from non-English institutions.
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“The Tulane University Program of Nursing does not accept International Students.”
- Health insurance required.
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Health insurance is required; Students needing health insurance will have an additional health insurance fee per semester.”
Prior degree Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“No prior degree required; first- or second-bachelor's students eligible” vs “Not required; applicants without a degree are eligible”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
Video submission Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“2-minute video answering four prompts (plus optional 30 seconds of explanation; max 2:30)” vs “Required video of up to 2 minutes answering set prompts, plus 30 optional seconds for an explanation of circumstances”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
Recommendations 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
Didactic coursework online (mostly asynchronous); labs, simulation, clinicals and course exams in person
FAQ: relocation required; plan to be in person 2 to 3 days a week; in-person course exams.
source · catalog.tulane.edu
“Nursing coursework consists of 60 credit hours including 42 didactic hours in an asynchronous, online format with some pre-scheduled, synchronous sessions throughout the course to allow for engagement and interaction with peers and faculty, and 18 credit hours (or 810 clock hours) of face to face clinical, lab and simulated experiences.”
Start terms
January, May, and September (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Admissions page shows classes beginning Aug 31 for the fall start.
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“They will review your transcripts and help you decide which of our three start dates — January, May, and September — you should apply.”
Nursing course transfer
No transfer credit for professional nursing courses
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“The Program of Nursing does not accept transfer credit for professional nursing courses.”
Full-time only
Full-time only
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“This is a full-time program. There is no part-time option on admission.”
Accreditation
CCNE accredited (per 2026-2027 catalog)
FAQ page says the program is still in the process of becoming CCNE accredited.
source · catalog.tulane.edu
“The School of Medicine Program of Nursing at Tulane University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education”
Enrollment
Full-time only
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“This is a full-time program. There is no part-time option on admission.”
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Sources
Every page we read for Tulane, 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.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Tulane University | Tulane School of Medicine Nursing Programtier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Admission Requirements and Prerequisites | Tulane School of Medicine Nursing Programtier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Admission Process | Tulane School of Medicine Nursing Programtier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- FAQs | Tulane School of Medicine Nursing Programtier 2 · faq · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Tuition and Fees | Tulane School of Medicine Nursing Programtier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 15, 2026
- https://catalog.tulane.edu/medicine/program-of-nursing/program-of-nursing.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026PDF text truncated (39 pages)
- Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Tulane University University Catalogtier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- Application deadlines for the January and May starts are not published; only the fall (July 17 / Aug 31) dates appear, without a year.
- Tuition per credit is not stated on the program pages (links to SoPA tuition).
- FAQ says CCNE accreditation is in process while the 2026-2027 catalog says the program is CCNE accredited.
- SoPA core curriculum specifics (e.g., American government, oral communication) are linked but not detailed, so they are not listed as prerequisites.
- Application deadlines for the January and May starts are not published; only the fall (July 17 / Aug 31) dates are shown, and without a year.
- The application platform is not named; it is unclear whether NursingCAS is used.
- The FAQ says the program does not accept international students, yet the admission process page lists TOEFL/Duolingo and WES requirements for applicants outside the U.S.
- The FAQ says CCNE accreditation is in process, while the 2026-2027 catalog says the program is accredited.
- Clinical hours are given as 720 on the program page and 810 clock hours in the catalog.
- The type of chemistry required (general, organic, etc.) is not specified.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on partial_completion: Conditional admission with at most 3 core/prerequisite courses in progress, only one a science prerequisite (A&P 1, A&P 2, Microbiology, Chemistry) | Conditional admission is possible with up to 3 core or prerequisite courses in progress, of which at most 1 can be a science prerequisite.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on essays: 2-minute video answering four prompts (plus optional 30 seconds of explanation; max 2:30) | Required video of up to 2 minutes answering set prompts, plus 30 optional seconds for an explanation of circumstances.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on degree_requirement: No prior degree required; first- or second-bachelor's students eligible | Not required; applicants without a degree are eligible.
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