Thomas Edison State University
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) · Trenton, NJ · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveHybridlast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses Thomas Edison State 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 and Physiology 1 with LabTESU equivalent: BIO-2110. Credit by exam is not allowed.
source · tesu.edu
“Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab | 4 | C (73) or better | No |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 02Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy and Physiology 2 with LabTESU equivalent: BIO-2120. Credit by exam is not allowed.
source · tesu.edu
“Anatomy and Physiology 2 with Lab | 4 | C (73) or better | No |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 03MicrobiologyMicrobiology with LabTESU equivalent: BIO-2510. Credit by exam is not allowed.
source · tesu.edu
“Microbiology with Lab | 4 | C (73) or better | No |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 04General ChemistryChemistry or PathophysiologyPathophysiology may substitute for Chemistry. TESU chemistry equivalents: CHE-1110 or CHE-1120.
source · tesu.edu
“Chemistry or Pathophysiology | 3 | C (73) or better | No |”
credits3min gradeC - 05NutritionNutritionTESU equivalent: BIO-2080. Credit by exam is listed as 'Yes' for non-bachelor's applicants and 'NO' for bachelor's holders.
source · tesu.edu
“Nutrition | 3 | C (73) or better | NO |”
credits3min gradeC - 06StatisticsStatisticsTESU equivalent: HPS-2000. Credit by exam is not allowed.
source · tesu.edu
“Statistics | 3 | C (73) or better | No |”
credits3min gradeC - 07English CompositionWritten CommunicationRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree. Passing grade required.
source · tesu.edu
“Written Communication (6)”
credits6labno - 08Communication / Public SpeakingOral CommunicationRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree. Passing grade required.
source · tesu.edu
“Oral Communication (3)”
credits3labno - 09OtherInformation LiteracyRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree.
source · tesu.edu
“Information Literacy (3)”
credits3labno - 10OtherDiversity Intercultural LiteracyRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree.
source · tesu.edu
“Diversity Intercultural Literacy (3)”
credits3labno - 11EthicsEthical LeadershipRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree. TESU ethics options: PHI-2860, PHI-3840, ETH-2200.
source · tesu.edu
“Ethical Leadership (3)”
credits3labno - 12OtherCivic Engagement and AwarenessRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree.
source · tesu.edu
“Civic Engagement and Awareness (3)”
credits3labno - 13Social Science (elective)Social ScienceRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree. A further 6 credits of Social Science/History/Humanities are also required.
source · tesu.edu
“Social Science (3)”
credits3labno - 14History / GovernmentHistoryRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree.
source · tesu.edu
“History (3)”
credits3labno - 15Humanities / Fine Arts / LiteratureHumanitiesRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree.
source · tesu.edu
“Humanities (3)”
credits3labno - 16Social Science (elective)Social Science/History/HumanitiesRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree. Any mix of social science, history or humanities is accepted.
source · tesu.edu
“Social Science/History/Humanities (6)”
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Minimum prerequisite grade
C (73) in each nursing prerequisite
General education courses require only a passing grade.
source · tesu.edu
“Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab | 4 | C (73) or better | No |”
In-progress prerequisites
Catalog allows conditional admission with the six nursing prerequisites incomplete
Conflict: the FAQ says 'All prerequisite and general education requirement credits must be completed prior to applying to the Accelerated BSN program.'
source · tesu.smartcatalogiq.com
“Conditional admission may be offered to competitive applicants who have completed all requirements except the six nursing pre-requisites. Students receiving conditional admission must earn a grade of C or higher in each nursing pre-requisite course before starting the program.”
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Do prerequisites expire?
Prerequisite time limit
No time limit
source · tesu.edu
“There are no time limits on prerequisite courses.”
Prerequisite attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades
GPA for admission
3.0 preferred
The FAQ is inconsistent. It says 'you must complete all prerequisite coursework with at least a minimum GPA of 3.0'. It also says 'A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, but you can still apply'.
source · tesu.edu
“> GPA of 3.0 or better is preferred.”
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam
ATI TEAS for applicants without a prior bachelor's degree; waived for bachelor's holders
The 70% score is called 'required' in one FAQ sentence but 'preferred' elsewhere in the FAQ and in the handbook. Up to two attempts are allowed. Scores expire one year after the exam date.
source · tesu.edu
“Official ATI TEAS Exam Score Report: If you do not have a previous bachelor's degree, schedule and take the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS®) Exam and submit your official score report (scores of 70% or better overall and in all subcategories required).”
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Where can courses be taken?
Credit by exam
Not allowed for A&P I, A&P II, Chemistry, Microbiology, Statistics. Allowed for Nutrition, Ethics, Sociology, Intro Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and most general education courses
Conflict on Nutrition: the prerequisite table for bachelor's holders says 'NO' to test for credit for Nutrition.
source · tesu.edu
“The credit by examination option is not available for the following prerequisite courses:”
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
Institution for science prerequisites Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“A&P I/II, Chemistry, Microbiology and Statistics must be graded courses from regionally accredited institutions” vs “Up to 90 transferable credits from community colleges (university-wide policy)”), 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 Thomas Edison State publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
January start (Winter cohort) · Trenton, NJDue September 1 each yearnext Sep 1, 2027The FAQ agrees: 'Winter cohort: September 1'. All prerequisites and application requirements must be complete by the deadline (FAQ).
source · tesu.edu
“• For the January term – the application deadline is Sept. 1.”
May start (Spring cohort) · Trenton, NJDue December 1 each yearnext Dec 1, 2026Conflict: the FAQ page lists 'Spring cohort: January 1'. The 2026-2027 handbook says December 1. Confirm with the school.
source · tesu.edu
“• For the May term – the application deadline is December 1.”
September start (Fall cohort) · Trenton, NJDue May 1 each yearnext May 1, 2027Conflict: the FAQ page lists 'Fall cohort: May 30'. The 2026-2027 handbook says May 1. Confirm with the school.
source · tesu.edu
“• For the September – term the application deadline is May 1.”
BAYADA Scholars TrackDeadline not publishedThis is a hospital-based track partnered with Cooper University Health Care. It has separate tuition.
source · tesu.edu
“BAYADA Scholars track is accepting applications on a rolling basis.”
Application route
TESU Online App (no NursingCAS)
Applicants must be admitted to TESU first, then complete the Accelerated BSN requirements.
source · tesu.edu
“Online application with nonrefundable application fee submitted through the TESU Online App”
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Estimated total tuition
$46,140
Additional fees apply, including $536 per hybrid course. BAYADA Scholars Track tuition is $58,500 in-state and $75,000 out-of-state.
source · tesu.edu
“The estimated total tuition cost of the Accelerated BSN degree is $46,140 and is subject to change.”
Application fee
$50
A $500 nonrefundable deposit is due within 7 days of acceptance.
source · tesu.edu
“TESU Application Fee | $50 |”
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Degree requirement
Bachelor's degree OR at least 60 college credits
Applicants without a bachelor's must complete specified general education courses and take the TEAS.
source · tesu.edu
“The program is designed for highly motivated individuals who have either completed at least 60 college credits or a bachelor's degree in another area and are passionate about becoming a professional nurse.”
Resume
Optional
source · tesu.edu
“> Resume (optional)”
F-1 visa students
Not eligible; TESU does not sponsor F-1 or J-1 visas
source · tesu.edu
“No. Thomas Edison State University does not participate in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).”
Prior nursing credit
No credit for prior nursing courses
source · tesu.edu
“Students will not receive credit for prior nursing courses.”
- Foreign transcripts require an official course-by-course evaluation from an approved agency.
source · tesu.edu
“For students of foreign universities, all transcripts must be evaluated by an approved agency . An official course-by-course evaluation must be submitted with your application .”
- The TOEFL may be required at the school's discretion.
source · tesu.edu
“The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions has the discretion to require an applicant to take the TOEFL Exam regardless of the student's native language if there is a concern about the student's ability to communicate in English.”
- Clinical compliance is required before the program starts: drug screen, immunizations including COVID-19, liability and health insurance, and a criminal background check. No exemptions are permitted.
source · tesu.edu
“Clinical compliance requirements for students include, but are not limited to, a drug screen, proof of immunity or immunization for all vaccine-preventable diseases, professional liability insurance, and major medical health insurance coverage. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and completion of a criminal background check are also required.”
- Reliable transportation to clinical sites is required.
source · tesu.edu
“Access to reliable transportation for clinical experiences; some clinical sites and experiences may not be accessible by, or cannot be completed with, public transportation.”
- A $500 nonrefundable seat deposit is due within 7 days of acceptance.
source · tesu.edu
“*$500 nonrefundable deposit is required within seven (7) days of acceptance into the program to secure your place in the cohort.”
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
Personal statement Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Personal statement of at least 250 words” vs “Required, minimum 250 words”), 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
Hybrid: 26 credits of online courses and 34 credits of hybrid courses with clinicals
Clinicals may be scheduled on evenings, nights, or weekends. Preferential scheduling requests cannot be honored.
source · tesu.edu
“The Accelerated BSN program offers a hybrid schedule with a mix of online and in-person courses and clinical experiences at several facilities in New Jersey.”
Start terms
January, May, September
source · tesu.edu
“The accelerated BSN program has three start dates each year: January, late April/early May, and late August/early September.”
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Sources
Every page we read for Thomas Edison State, 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 Nursing Program | Thomas Edison State Universitytier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
- State Educational Requirements | Thomas Edison State Universitytier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Admissions | Thomas Edison State Universitytier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Methods of Earning Credit | Thomas Edison State Universitytier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Tuition and Financial Aid | Thomas Edison State Universitytier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Transfer Credits to TESU | Thomas Edison State Universitytier 1 · prereqs · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Nursing Courses | Thomas Edison State Universitytier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Privacy Policy | Thomas Edison State Universitytier 3 · policy · checked Oct 15, 2026
- https://www.tesu.edu/degrees-programs/schools/nursing/_media/handbook-bsna.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026PDF text truncated (23 pages)
- Thomas Edison State University - Accelerated B.S.N. Programtier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Accelerated BSN Program FAQs | Thomas Edison State Universitytier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- Application deadlines conflict. The handbook lists May term Dec 1 and September term May 1. The FAQ lists Spring Jan 1 and Fall May 30. January (Sept 1) matches on both.
- Is the 3.0 GPA a hard minimum or only preferred? The FAQ states both.
- Are TEAS scores of 70% required or preferred? Sources conflict.
- Conditional admission with incomplete nursing prerequisites (catalog) conflicts with the FAQ requirement that all prerequisites be complete at application.
- The TESU course-equivalent list includes Ethics, Intro Sociology, Intro Psychology and Developmental Psychology. These do not appear in the prerequisite tables; it is unclear whether they are required.
- Credit by exam for Nutrition is inconsistent between the two prerequisite tables.
- Application deadlines conflict: the handbook lists May-term Dec 1 and September-term May 1; the FAQ lists Spring Jan 1 and Fall May 30.
- Is the 3.0 prerequisite GPA a hard minimum (FAQ, one sentence) or only preferred (handbook and another FAQ answer)?
- Can applicants be admitted conditionally with prerequisites in progress (catalog), or must everything be complete at application (FAQ)?
- The FAQ lists TESU equivalents for Ethics, Sociology, Psychology and Developmental Psychology, but these do not appear in the prerequisite tables. Are they required?
- Credit system (semester vs quarter) for prerequisite credits is not stated.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on community_college_policy: A&P I/II, Chemistry, Microbiology and Statistics must be graded courses from regionally accredited institutions | Up to 90 transferable credits from community colleges (university-wide policy).
- Two readings of the page disagreed on essays: Personal statement of at least 250 words | Required, minimum 250 words.
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