Accelerated BSN · Texas

Texas Christian University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Accelerated · Fort Worth, TX · school's own site

ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Next application deadline
February 1 each year
next: Feb 1, 2027 · June start (accelerated)
source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
“NursingCAS application opens – September 1 NursingCAS application submitted and verified – February 1”
https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
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Program length
19 months
Format
In personOn campus with clinicals, labs and simulation
Start
Summer (June)
Admission GPA
Not published
Entrance exam
TEAS requiredTEAS required; Proficient, Advanced or Exemplary recommended
Prereqs expire after
5 yearsScience courses within 5 years of program start

Prerequisites

The courses TCU 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 IAnatomy and Physiology 1Science course: minimum 4 credit hours, in-person lab, within 5 years of program start.
    source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
    “Anatomy and Physiology 1”
    https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeC
  2. 02
    Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy and Physiology 2Science course: minimum 4 credit hours, in-person lab, within 5 years of program start.
    source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
    “Anatomy and Physiology 2”
    https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeC
  3. 03
    MicrobiologyMicrobiologyScience course: minimum 4 credit hours, in-person lab, within 5 years of program start.
    source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
    “Microbiology”
    https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeC
  4. 04
    StatisticsStatistics
    source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
    “Statistics”
    https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
    min gradeC
  5. 05
    NutritionNutrition
    source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
    “Nutrition”
    https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
    min gradeC
  6. 06
    Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentHuman Development
    source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
    “Human Development”
    https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
    min gradeC
  7. 07
    General PsychologyIntro to Psychology
    source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
    “Intro to Psychology”
    https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
    min gradeC
  8. 08
    SociologyIntro to Sociology
    source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
    “Intro to Sociology”
    https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
    min gradeC
Minimum prerequisite grade
C or higher in all prerequisites
source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
“*Grade of C or higher must be earned in all prerequisite courses.”
https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
Prerequisites in progress
Prerequisites may be in progress at application but must be complete before the June start
source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
“*Prerequisites must be complete before the start date in June for accelerated applicants and August for traditional applicants.”
https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1

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Do prerequisites expire?

Science course age limit
Science courses within 5 years of program start
source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
“*Science courses must be a minimum of 4 credit hours, include an in-person lab, and be completed within 5 years of the program start date.”
https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
Attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades

Minimum cumulative GPA for admission Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?

Entrance exam
TEAS required; Proficient, Advanced or Exemplary recommended
TEAS is taken remotely only, via ATI Remote Online Proctoring; select Texas Christian University as the institution.
source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
“The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a four-hour computer-administered exam required for application to TCU Nursing, an assessment of a student’s academic preparedness for the nursing program.”
https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1

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Where can courses be taken?

Lab format
Science courses must include an in-person lab
source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
“*Science courses must be a minimum of 4 credit hours, include an in-person lab, and be completed within 5 years of the program start date.”
https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
Community college credits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Pass/fail courses 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 TCU publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.

June start (accelerated)Due February 1 each yearnext Feb 1, 2027 · opens September 1Listed for 'direct applicants to the nursing program' without distinguishing accelerated vs traditional. Application must be submitted and verified by Feb 1. Accelerated start is in June (no day or year printed); decisions communicated by April 1.
source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
“NursingCAS application opens – September 1 NursingCAS application submitted and verified – February 1”
https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
Application via NursingCAS Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Yes” vs “NursingCAS”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Cost

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

Application fee
$50 nonrefundable (TCU transfer application)
Waived for veterans, Phi Theta Kappa members and first-generation college students. NursingCAS fees are not stated.
source · admissions.tcu.edu
“2. Application Fee: $50”
https://admissions.tcu.edu/apply/transfer/index.php · tier 1
Tuition Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements

What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.

Recommendations
Optional for admission; two required only for Chancellor’s Scholarship consideration
source · admissions.tcu.edu
“Letters of Recommendation Two are required for Chancellor’s Scholarship consideration.”
https://admissions.tcu.edu/apply/transfer/index.php · tier 1
Vaccination
Not required by TCU, but some clinical sites may require full vaccination
source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
“While it is not a requirement of TCU or TCU Nursing, some clinical placements may require nursing students to be fully vaccinated prior to starting their clinical.”
https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/admission.php · tier 1
Prior bachelor's degree Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Nursing supplement essays Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Two supplemental questions, about 250 words each (calling to nursing; academic and experiential preparation)” vs “Two supplemental questions, recommended length 250 words each”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
harriscollege.tcu.edu

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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 clinicals, labs and simulation
No online delivery is mentioned for the BSN.
source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
“Our Health Professions Learning Center is equipped with state-of-the-art simulation technology to prepare you for patient care.”
https://harriscollege.tcu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/index.php · tier 1
Start term
Summer (June)
The admission page says prerequisites must be complete before the June start date for accelerated applicants.
source · hcn.tcu.edu
“SEMESTER 1- SUMMER”
https://www.hcn.tcu.edu/nursing/files/AcceleratedBSNPlanofStudy2024.pdf · tier 1
Cultural Awareness course
Transfer students must also complete a Cultural Awareness course
source · hcn.tcu.edu
“*Transfer students are required to complete a Cultural Awareness (CA) course on top of nursing courses to fulfill TCU core requirements”
https://www.hcn.tcu.edu/nursing/files/AcceleratedBSNPlanofStudy2024.pdf · tier 1

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Sources

Every page we read for TCU, 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. Undergraduate Admission | TCU Nursing
    tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
  2. Graduate Admission | TCU Nursing
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
  3. Transfer to TCU | Application Process & Requirements
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
  4. Frequently Asked Questions | TCU Nursing
    tier 2 · faq · checked Oct 15, 2026
  5. https://www.hcn.tcu.edu/nursing/files/AcceleratedBSNPlanofStudy2024.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026
  6. Undergraduate Programs | TCU Nursing
    tier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
  • The undergraduate programs page lists only the 29-month Traditional Track and does not mention the accelerated track. Confirm the accelerated BSN is still admitting.
  • The pages do not state whether a prior bachelor's degree is required for the accelerated track.
  • The Sept 1 / Feb 1 NursingCAS dates are given for 'direct applicants' without specifying accelerated vs traditional. The supplement due dates (Nov 15 / Feb 15) appear to apply to first-year applicants.
  • No admission GPA minimum is published; only the 2.5 GPA required to remain in the program is stated.
  • The accelerated plan of study is from 2024 (revised 3/24) and may be outdated.
  • The undergraduate programs page lists only a 'Traditional Track' (29 months), and the transfer deadlines table lists only 'Fall Traditional BSN Nursing'. Is the accelerated track still admitting? Its only current mention is the June start for accelerated applicants on the admission page.
  • Do the September 1 / February 1 NursingCAS dates apply to accelerated applicants as well as traditional applicants?
  • Is a prior bachelor's degree required for the accelerated program?
  • Is the program delivered fully in person? The pages do not state the format.
  • What are the tuition and NursingCAS fees for the accelerated program?
  • Two readings of the page disagreed on uses_nursingcas: Yes | NursingCAS.
  • Two readings of the page disagreed on essays: Two supplemental questions, about 250 words each (calling to nursing; academic and experiential preparation) | Two supplemental questions, recommended length 250 words each.

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