University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Accelerated Option (ABSN) · Charlotte, NC · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
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Prerequisites
The courses UNC Charlotte says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01English CompositionWriting and Inquiry in Academic Contexts I and II · WRDS 1103 or WRDS 1104University policy exempts general education for prior bachelor's holders.
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“WRDS 1103 – Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts I and II or WRDS 1104 – Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts I and II with Studio”
https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1labnomin gradeC - 02College AlgebraCollege Algebra and Probability · MATH 1100 or MATH 1101MATH 1101 is 4 credits.
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“MATH 1100 – College Algebra and Probability (3) or MATH 1101 – College Algebra with Workshop (4)”
https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1credits3labnomin gradeC - 03StatisticsIntroduction to Statistics · STAT 1222, STAT 1220 or STAT 1221
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“STAT 1222 (or STAT 1220 or STAT 1221 ) (Introduction to Statistics)”
https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1labnomin gradeC - 04General PsychologyGeneral Psychology · PSYC 1101
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“PSYC 1101 (General Psychology)”
https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1labnomin gradeC - 05General ChemistryIntro to General, Organic and Biochemistry I (with Lab) · CHEM 1203/1203L or CHEM 1251/1251LCourse name is taken from the FAQ.
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“CHEM 1203 and CHEM 1203L or CHEM 1251 and CHEM 1251L”
https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1labrequiredmin gradeB - 06General ChemistryIntro to General, Organic and Biochemistry II (with Lab) · CHEM 1204/1204L or CHEM 1252/1252LSecond course of the chemistry sequence; covers general, organic and biochemistry content.
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“CHEM 1204 and CHEM 1204L or CHEM 1252 and CHEM 1252L”
https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1labrequiredmin gradeB - 07Anatomy & Physiology IAnatomy & Physiology I (with Lab) · BIOL 2273/2273L or EXER 2168/2168L
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“BIOL 2273 and BIOL 2273L or EXER 2168 and EXER 2168L”
https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1labrequiredmin gradeB - 08Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy & Physiology II (with Lab) · BIOL 2274/2274L or EXER 2169/2169L
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“BIOL 2274 and BIOL 2274L or EXER 2169 and EXER 2169L”
https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1labrequiredmin gradeB - 09MicrobiologyFundamentals of Microbiology (with Lab) · BIOL 2259/2259L
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“BIOL 2259 and BIOL 2259L”
https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1labrequiredmin gradeB - 10NutritionGeneral Nutrition · NURS 2100Nutrition courses taken outside UNC Charlotte are reviewed individually.
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“NURS 2100 (Nutrition courses taken outside of UNC Charlotte will be reviewed on an individual basis)”
https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1labnomin gradeB - 11Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentHuman Growth & Development · NURS 2200An equivalent growth and development or developmental psychology course may substitute.
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“NURS 2200 (An equivalent growth and development and/or developmental psychology course may be substituted)”
https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1labnomin gradeB
Minimum prerequisite grades
B for science courses/labs and NURS 2100/2200; C for writing, math, statistics and psychology
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“For the prerequisite science courses and respective labs and for NURS 2100 and NURS 2200 , all of which require a grade of B or above, Pre-Nursing students may repeat each course once to earn a B or above prior to applying to the ABSN option.”https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1
Prerequisites in progress
At least 3 science courses with labs must be done before applying; all prerequisites must be done by the end of the Spring before Fall admission
The FAQ (Upper Division section) says summer completion is not allowed for Fall admission, and admission is conditional on passing Spring courses.
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“Completion of at least three (3) of the prerequisite science courses and their respective labs prior to applying to the Pre-Licensure Nursing Major options.”https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1
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Do prerequisites expire?
Repeat limit
Each science course with lab, plus NURS 2100 and NURS 2200, may be repeated once
If a B or above is not earned, the student is ineligible for the Nursing major.
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“For the prerequisite science courses and respective labs and for NURS 2100 and NURS 2200 , all of which require a grade of B or above, Pre-Nursing students may repeat each course once to earn a B or above prior to applying to the ABSN option.”https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1
Course age limit Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades
Minimum prerequisite GPA
3.0 (stated for the Upper Division program)
The ABSN page says applicants are evaluated on prerequisite GPA but gives no minimum. The 3.0 is stated for the traditional Upper Division program; whether it applies to the ABSN is unconfirmed.
source · health.charlotte.edu
“Once a student has completed all of the required nursing pre-requisite courses ( with a grade of B or better for Science/labs/Nursing classes and C’s or higher remaining prerequisites ) and has achieved a minimum pre-requisite GPA of 3.0, he or she is eligible to apply to the Upper Division Nursing program.”
Prerequisite GPA calculation
Only prerequisite course grades count, from any institution
source · health.charlotte.edu
“When calculating the pre-requisite GPA, only grades from the pre-requisite courses are taken into consideration, regardless of where you completed the courses.”
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission Not published. Confirm with the school.
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?
Credit by exam
University-wide: challenge-exam credit earns hours but no grade points
This is university policy. The nursing pages do not say whether such credit satisfies prerequisites that need a B.
source · provost.charlotte.edu
“Credit earned by examination will appear on the transcript as hours earned, but no grade points will be assigned.”
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
Community college courses Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“NC community college courses are accepted, but applicants lose the points for 30+ UNC Charlotte credit hours” vs “NC community college prerequisites accepted”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
Pass/fail Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles UNC Charlotte publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Fall cohortDue January 31 each yearnext Jan 31, 2027 · opens November 15No year printed. The application opens Nov 15 of the year before the Fall start and closes Jan 31 of the start year. Required prerequisites must be completed by the end of the Spring semester before Fall admission. The FAQ also states: 'The application deadline to apply for a Fall start is January 31st.'
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“APPLICATION opens: NOV. 15 APPLICATION CLOSES: JAN. 31”https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1
Application route
Apply to UNC Charlotte and to the School of Nursing; NursingCAS is not mentioned
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“*Students must apply to, both, UNC Charlotte and the School of Nursing.”https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · 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.
Estimated program tuition 2026-2027
Tuition: $7,782.79 resident or $44,036.00 non-resident; plus university fees of $6,381.93, and books, ATI, major fees and miscellaneous costs
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“Estimated Totals | | $7,782.79 | $44,036.00 | $ 6,381.93 | $1,015.00-$2,410.00 | $920.00 | $500.00 | $1,756.50-1,806.50 |”
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, Associate in Arts, or Associate in Science degree
An associate degree (AA/AS) also qualifies.
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“Students must have a previous bachelor's degree, Associate in Arts degree, or Associate in Science degree to be eligible for the ABSN Option.”https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1
- After conditional admission, students complete clinical compliance through Verified Credentials: health history, vaccinations (DTP, Tdap, MMR, varicella, Hep B, annual flu), TB test, drug screen and criminal background check.
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“Students must upload all compliance documentation through a tracking system called Verified Credentials (VC).”
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
Essays Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Essay questions are part of the evaluation” vs “Required; used in evaluation”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
Recommendations Not published. Confirm with the school.
CNA I Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“CNA I certification and listing on the NC Nurse Aide Registry are required before enrollment” vs “Required before enrollment (not at application)”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
Volunteer/health care hours Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Optional: 50 volunteer hours earn extra consideration” vs “50 volunteer hours (optional criterion)”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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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, with simulation in the Learning Resource Center and clinicals
No online coursework is mentioned.
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“The ABSN option combines advanced learning strategies, including high-fidelity simulation in a state-of-the-art Learning Resource Center, with support from dedicated student success tutors throughout the program.”https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1
Start term
Fall only
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“The School of Nursing (SON) admits to the Accelerated BSN nursing program option in the Fall semester only.”https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1
Applying to both BSN and ABSN
Applicants may apply to both but will be offered only one
source · health.charlotte.edu
“Yes, if you have a previously earned degree, you can apply to both programs. However, if you are admitted, you will only be offered admission into one of the programs.”
UNC Charlotte credit hours
30 credit hours at UNC Charlotte is an optional criterion
source · nursing.charlotte.edu
“Optional criteria include 50 volunteer hours and those applicants who have earned 30 credit hours at UNC Charlotte at time of application.”https://nursing.charlotte.edu/absn/ · tier 1
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Sources
Every page we read for UNC Charlotte, 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: Accelerated Option (ABSN) - School of Nursingtier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Undergraduate Admissionstier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Agency Requirements - School of Nursingtier 2 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Handbooks - School of Nursingtier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Program Costs - School of Nursingtier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions - BSN & ABSN - College of Health and Human Servicestier 2 · faq · checked Oct 15, 2026
- UNC Charlotte Academic Policy and Procedure: Undergraduate Transfer Credit and Credit for Prior Learning - Office of the Provosttier 3 · policy · checked Oct 15, 2026
- https://nursing.charlotte.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/489/2024/08/SON-Student-Handbook-2024-2025_final.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026PDF text truncated (77 pages)
- https://nursing.charlotte.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/489/2024/08/ABSN-Sample-Plan-of-Study.docxtier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- Is there a minimum prerequisite GPA for the ABSN? The 3.0 minimum is stated only for the Upper Division program.
- Program length in months is not printed; only four semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall) is stated.
- Application fee and cohort size for the ABSN are not published.
- The exact application portal URL for the School of Nursing application is not given.
- Delivery format (in person vs. online didactic) is not stated.
- Program length is given as four semesters; no month count is printed.
- It is unclear whether the FAQ's 3.0 minimum prerequisite GPA applies to the ABSN.
- No application fee is published.
- The application portal URL for the School of Nursing application is not provided.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on community_college_policy: NC community college courses are accepted, but applicants lose the points for 30+ UNC Charlotte credit hours | NC community college prerequisites accepted.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on essays: Essay questions are part of the evaluation | Required; used in evaluation.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on cna: CNA I certification and listing on the NC Nurse Aide Registry are required before enrollment | Required before enrollment (not at application).
- Two readings of the page disagreed on healthcare_experience: Optional: 50 volunteer hours earn extra consideration | 50 volunteer hours (optional criterion).
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