Accelerated BSN · Ohio

Baldwin Wallace University

Accelerated BSN (ABSN) · Berea, OH · school's own site

ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Next application deadline
Rolling admission
Fall 2027 cohort (August start)
source · bw.edu
“The application for the fall 2027 is open in NursingCAS . Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews beginning in October. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. The application deadline for BW's ABSN program is May 1, 2027 .”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
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Program length
15 months
Format
In personFull-time, in person only
Start
Not published
Admission GPA
2.8
Entrance exam
NoneNone required
Prereqs expire after
7 years7 years before the intended program start

Prerequisites

The courses Baldwin Wallace 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
    Anatomy & Physiology IHuman anatomy and physiology I with labOne semester of human anatomy with lab plus one semester of human physiology with lab may substitute for A&P I and II. Comparative, mammalian, vertebrate and non-major A&P courses do not count.
    source · bw.edu
    “Human anatomy and physiology I with lab”
    https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeC
  2. 02
    Anatomy & Physiology IIHuman anatomy and physiology II with labSee the A&P I substitution note.
    source · bw.edu
    “Human anatomy and physiology II with lab”
    https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeC
  3. 03
    MicrobiologyMicrobiology with lab
    source · bw.edu
    “Microbiology with lab”
    https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeC
  4. 04
    General ChemistryGeneral Chemistry I with labOther chemistry courses with lab (Organic, Inorganic, Foundations of, Introduction to Chemistry) may be considered with admission committee approval.
    source · bw.edu
    “General Chemistry I with lab”
    https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeC
  5. 05
    NutritionNutrition
    source · bw.edu
    “Nutrition”
    https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
    min gradeC
Minimum prerequisite grade
C or better
source · bw.edu
“While a grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses, candidates must have a cumulative prerequisite GPA of 3.0 to be considered for admission.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Applying with prerequisites in progress
Allowed; all prerequisites must be done by early August before the start
Conditional admission is possible.
source · bw.edu
“Candidates may apply and have their applications reviewed by the admission committee while they are still in the process of completing their prerequisites. In some cases, candidates may be conditionally admitted pending successful completion of their prerequisites. All prerequisite courses must be completed by early August before the start of the program.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1

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Do prerequisites expire?

Prerequisite time limit
7 years before the intended program start
Candidates must also have a working knowledge of these courses.
source · bw.edu
“For candidates seeking admission to the fall 2027 cohort, prerequisite must be completed in spring 2020 or later.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Prerequisite attempts
Preference for no more than two attempts per prerequisite
Both the original and retaken grades count in the ABSN GPA calculation.
source · bw.edu
“Preference will be given to candidates who have no more than two attempts per prerequisite.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1

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GPA and grades

Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
2.8
All university coursework, including graduate-level courses, counts in the cumulative GPA. The average GPA of admitted students is above 3.0. Candidates below the preferred cumulative 3.0 may be asked for additional documentation.
source · bw.edu
“Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 (4.0 scale) and a prerequisite GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) to apply.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Minimum prerequisite GPA
3.0
Both original and retaken grades are included.
source · bw.edu
“Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 (4.0 scale) and a prerequisite GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) to apply.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?

Entrance exam
None required
source · bw.edu
“No entrance exams are required as part of the admission process to the accelerated BSN.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1

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Where can courses be taken?

Community college courses
Any regionally accredited U.S. college or university
Community colleges are not addressed specifically.
source · bw.edu
“The prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last seven years at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
bw.edu
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 Baldwin Wallace publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.

Fall 2027 cohort (August start)Rolling admissionRolling review; interviews begin in October (no year printed). Cohort starts in August 2027 but no day is given. Prerequisites must be complete 'by early August before the start of the program' (no exact date). Application open date not stated, though review 'begins up to a year in advance'.
source · bw.edu
“The application for the fall 2027 is open in NursingCAS . Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews beginning in October. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. The application deadline for BW's ABSN program is May 1, 2027 .”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Application system
NursingCAS
source · bw.edu
“Candidates apply for admission to the ABSN program using the NursingCAS online portal .”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/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.

Comprehensive program cost (2027-28)
$46,000 total, including a $4,712 nonrefundable program fee
Covers textbooks, uniforms, stethoscope, lab supplies, the first HESI Exit Exam, malpractice insurance and parking. Extra fees apply for missed clinicals and labs.
source · bw.edu
“The comprehensive cost of BW's 2027-28 accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing program is $46,000, which includes tuition and a $4,712 nonrefundable program fee”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Application fee Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements

What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.

Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree (any field) conferred before entering
Applicants may apply while still completing their degree.
source · bw.edu
“Official transcripts depicting degree conferment is required before entering the accelerated BSN.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Interview
By invitation, with the admission committee and nursing faculty
Interviews begin in October and continue through spring until the cohort is full.
source · bw.edu
“After successful review of submitted application credentials, qualified candidates will be invited to begin the interview process.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Essay
Required essay prompt
source · bw.edu
“As part of the NursingCAS application, BW requires candidates to respond to an essay prompt.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Recommendations
Two professional recommendations
Not accepted from family, a spouse/partner or a close friend. Preferred sources are supervisors, professors or advisors.
source · bw.edu
“NursingCAS applications received by the University without two recommendations following the above guidelines will be considered incomplete.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Healthcare experience
Listed on the resume if applicable
Healthcare experience cannot waive prerequisite coursework.
source · bw.edu
“Healthcare-related experience (if applicable)”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Recommended coursework
Medical terminology, mathematics or statistics, pathophysiology, introduction to pharmacology, abnormal psychology, medical ethics
source · bw.edu
“While not required for admission, these recommended courses may strengthen a candidate's application and support successful performance:”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Resume
Updated resume/CV required
source · bw.edu
“An updated resume/CV is required as part of your NursingCAS application.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
English proficiency
TOEFL iBT 79 / CBT 213 / PBT 550, or IELTS 6.5
May be required if English is a second language.
source · bw.edu
“Minimum TOEFL score (IBT 79, CBT 213, PBT 550) or IELTS (composite 6.5) must be achieved.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
  • Foreign degrees need a course-by-course evaluation from ECE, Educational Perspectives, SpanTran or WES.
    source · bw.edu
    “Candidates with degrees earned from foreign institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation completed with degree verification by an approved credential evaluation service as part of the NursingCAS application process.”
    https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
  • F-1 students must submit the Certification of Financial Support form.
    source · bw.edu
    “Students intending to enroll on an F-1 visa must submit the Certification of Financial Support form to showcase financial ability to cover direct program costs while studying at Baldwin Wallace University.”
    https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
  • Civilian and federal BCI&I background checks after admission.
    source · bw.edu
    “All students who enroll in the nursing program are required to complete both a civilian and a federal background check through the Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation (BCI&I).”
    https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
CNA certification 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, in person only
Students are encouraged not to work during the program.
source · bw.edu
“The accelerated BSN is only offered full-time and in person.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Criminal record
Unexpunged or unsealed misdemeanor or felony convictions make a candidate ineligible
Civilian and federal BCI&I background checks are required.
source · bw.edu
“Candidates with a criminal record that has not been expunged or sealed are not eligible for enrollment in the nursing program at Baldwin Wallace University.”
https://www.bw.edu/academics/absn/ · tier 1
Start term Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“August (fall) each year” vs “August (fall) only”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
bw.edu
Transfer credit / advanced standing Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“None accepted” vs “None accepted”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
bw.edu

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Sources

Every page we read for Baldwin Wallace, 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.

  1. https://www.bw.edu/assets/admissions/absn-previousnursingform-2018.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 13, 2026
  2. https://www.bw.edu/assets/admissions/international-student-certification-of-financial-support.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 13, 2026
  3. Apply | Baldwin Wallace University
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 13, 2026
  4. Visit Baldwin Wallace University | Baldwin Wallace University
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 13, 2026
  5. Accelerated BSN (ABSN) | Baldwin Wallace University
    tier 1 · prereqs · checked Oct 13, 2026
  6. Financial Aid | Baldwin Wallace University
    tier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 13, 2026
  7. Student Consumer Complaint and Grievance Policy | Baldwin Wallace University
    tier 3 · policy · checked Oct 13, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
  • The page says there are seven prerequisite courses but lists only five (A&P I, A&P II, Microbiology, General Chemistry I, Nutrition). The remaining two are not identified; the catalog may list them.
  • Credit hours required for each prerequisite are not stated.
  • The exact prerequisite completion date ('early August') and the August program start day are not given.
  • The application fee and the application open date are not stated.
  • No policy is stated on online labs, pass/fail grades, AP/CLEP credit, or community college coursework.
  • The page says there are seven prerequisite courses but lists only five (A&P I, A&P II, Microbiology, General Chemistry I, Nutrition); the other two are not identified.
  • Credit-hour minimums for the prerequisites are not stated.
  • The application fee amount is not stated.
  • The exact prerequisite completion date ('early August') and the program start date are not printed.
  • Whether online labs, pass/fail grades or AP/CLEP credit are accepted is not stated.
  • Two readings of the page disagreed on start_terms: August (fall) each year | August (fall) only.
  • Two readings of the page disagreed on other: None accepted | None accepted.

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