Accelerated BSN · North Carolina

North Carolina A&T State University

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Entry Option · Greensboro, NC · school's own site

ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Next application deadline
October 1 each year
next: Oct 1, 2027 · January cohort
source · ncat.edu
“Application Period: August 1—October 1”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
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Free for your first 3 programs. We check every requirement on this page against your courses.
Program length
12 months
Format
In personFull-time study, Monday through Friday; may include nights and weekends
Start
January (Spring)
Admission GPA
3.03.0 graduating cumulative GPA
Entrance exam
TEAS at or above the national meanTEAS at or above the national mean; retakes allowed until the benchmark is met
Prereqs expire after
5 years5 years for General Chemistry I and lab, and Anatomy & Physiology I and II

Prerequisites

The courses N.C. A&T says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.

  1. 01
    MicrobiologyGeneral Microbiology · BIOL 221C or better on the first attempt is preferred.
    source · ncat.edu
    “BIOL 221 | General Microbiology | 4”
    https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
    credits4
  2. 02
    NutritionIntroduction to Human Nutrition · FCS 157
    source · ncat.edu
    “FCS 157 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 3”
    https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
    credits3
  3. 03
    Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentIntroduction to Human Development · FCS 260
    source · ncat.edu
    “FCS 260 | Introduction to Human Development | 3”
    https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
    credits3
  4. 04
    General PsychologyGeneral Psychology · PSYC 101
    source · ncat.edu
    “PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3”
    https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
    credits3
  5. 05
    StatisticsStatistics · MATH 224
    source · ncat.edu
    “MATH 224 | Statistics | 3”
    https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
    credits3
  6. 06
    OtherHealthcare in a Global Society · NURS 415N.C. A&T-specific course; check the articulation tool for equivalents.
    source · ncat.edu
    “NURS 415 | Healthcare in a Global Society | 3”
    https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
    credits3
  7. 07
    General ChemistryGeneral Chemistry I · CHEM 104Paired with CHEM 114 lab (1 credit). 5-year expiration.
    source · ncat.edu
    “CHEM 104 | General Chemistry I | 3”
    https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
    credits3labrequired
  8. 08
    General ChemistryGeneral Chemistry I Lab · CHEM 1145-year expiration.
    source · ncat.edu
    “CHEM 114 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1”
    https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
    labrequired
  9. 09
    Anatomy & Physiology IHuman Anatomy & Physiology I · BIOL 3505-year expiration.
    source · ncat.edu
    “BIOL 350 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4”
    https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
    credits4
  10. 10
    Anatomy & Physiology IIHuman Anatomy & Physiology II · BIOL 3515-year expiration.
    source · ncat.edu
    “BIOL 351 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4”
    https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
    credits4
Prerequisite grade
C or better on the first attempt is preferred
source · ncat.edu
“Completion of pre-requisite courses with a "C" or better on the first attempt (preferred).”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
Prerequisites in progress
Not allowed; all prerequisites must be completed at the time of application
source · ncat.edu
“Students must have bachelor's degree and all prerequisites completed at the time of application.”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1

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Do prerequisites expire?

Course expiration
5 years for General Chemistry I and lab, and Anatomy & Physiology I and II
The page does not state the reference date.
source · ncat.edu
“Required Prerequisite Courses with 5 Year Expiration”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
Course attempts
First-attempt completion is preferred
No hard limit on attempts is stated.
source · ncat.edu
“Completion of pre-requisite courses with a "C" or better on the first attempt (preferred).”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1

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GPA and grades

Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0 graduating cumulative GPA
source · ncat.edu
“Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum graduating cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
ncat.edu

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Is there an entrance exam?

Entrance exam
TEAS at or above the national mean; retakes allowed until the benchmark is met
No numeric score is given.
source · ncat.edu
“TEAS Test results must meet or exceed National Mean (students may retake until benchmark is met). For TEAS info visit www.atitesting.com”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1

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Where can courses be taken?

Community college courses
Accepted from any accredited community college
Check the Transfer Credit Articulation Tool for equivalency.
source · ncat.edu
“Pre-requisite courses may be completed through any accredited community college, college or university and transferred to meet university degree requirements.”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Pass/fail Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Credit by exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates

Upcoming cycles N.C. A&T publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.

January cohortDue October 1 each yearnext Oct 1, 2027 · opens August 1No year printed. The program runs January to December, so the cohort presumably starts in January after the fall application period. No start day is given. Readmitted students apply to the Registrar for Spring re-admission after acceptance. Only one reading of the page found this cycle.
source · ncat.edu
“Application Period: August 1—October 1”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
Application route
University undergraduate application plus an ABSN internal application; NursingCAS is not mentioned
source · ncat.edu
“Step #1: Submit an application to the university through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a second degree student. When completing the application, select Nursing (Accelerated BSN) as your major choice.”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1

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Cost

Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.

Tuition Not published. Confirm with the school.
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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
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, completed at the time of application
The page also states: "Students must have bachelor's degree and all prerequisites completed at the time of application."
source · ncat.edu
“Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum graduating cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
Interview
May be required
source · ncat.edu
“Step #2: An interview may be required for further admission consideration.”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
Writing sample / personal statement
Writing sample and personal statement required
The personal statement is part of the internal application.
source · ncat.edu
“Writing sample and possible interview for further admission consideration”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
CNA
CNA I listing on the N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry is required
source · ncat.edu
“CNA I listing with N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry. Check local community colleges for course offerings.”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
Post-admission requirements
Immunizations, negative drug screen and background check after admission
source · ncat.edu
“After Admission, proof of current immunizations, a negative drug screen and background check will be required.”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
Recommendations Not published. Confirm with the school.
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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
Full-time study, Monday through Friday; may include nights and weekends
The page does not mention online delivery. In-person attendance is inferred.
source · ncat.edu
“This entry option is designed for full-time study Monday through Friday and may also include nights and weekends.”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1
Start term
January (Spring)
source · ncat.edu
“The ABSN Entry Option curriculum is delivered in block format over 12 months (January to December).”
https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments/the-school-of-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn-entry-option.php · tier 1

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Sources

Every page we read for N.C. A&T, 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.

Open questions we're still checking
  • What numeric TEAS score counts as the 'National Mean'?
  • No year is printed for the August 1–October 1 application period, and the exact start date in January is not given.
  • Tuition and application fee are not published.
  • The traditional BSN application PDF (2020) was ignored because it describes a different program.
  • The pages do not say whether ABSN coursework is delivered in person or online, so format is left unknown.
  • The exact January start date and the year of the next application cycle are not printed.
  • The TEAS national mean is not given as a numeric score.
  • Tuition and the application fee for the ABSN are not published on the provided pages.
  • The traditional BSN application PDF (2020) describes a different program and was not used.

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ABSNcheck summarizes requirements that schools publish on their own websites, with a link to each source and the date we last verified it. Schools change requirements, sometimes contradict themselves, and make individual decisions. Results show whether you meet published minimums; they are not an admission decision or a guarantee, and are not official advice from any school. Always confirm requirements with each program before you apply or enroll in a course.

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