Concordia University Wisconsin
Accelerated Second Degree BSN (ABSN) · Mequon, WI · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
Status unknownIn personlast verified Oct 2026
We could not confirm that this program is still enrolling. The program's own URL (cuw.edu/academics/programs/second-degree-accelerated-bsn/) now 301-redirects to the general academics index, the academics catalog lists a Traditional BSN, an RN-to-BSN completion and a 'Nursing: Direct Entry for Non-Nurses' (MSN) but no accelerated or second-degree BSN, the flyer's CUW.EDU/BSNACC short link lands on a site-search page, and the onlineinfo.cuw.edu ABSN detail page 404s. Counter-evidence: an undated onlineinfo.cuw.edu marketing page still advertises a '2nd Degree Accelerated ABSN', and a faculty title 'Coordinator - Accelerated BSN Program' remains on the Direct Entry MSN page. No CUW page announces a closure, pause or conversion. The requirements below come from a 2024-2025 state-hosted flyer and may no longer apply; confirm with CUW before relying on them.
Prerequisites
The courses Concordia Wisconsin 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 I · BIO 191 (School of Nursing page)B on the ABSN flyer; the School of Nursing pre-nursing page says C with a lab section (BIO 191 or a higher-level course).
source 1 · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“B or higher in the following courses: Anatomy and Physiology I; Anatomy and Physiology II; Chemistry; Microbiology”
source 2 · cuw.edu
“BIO 191 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (or higher level human anatomy & physiology course with lab section)”
labrequiredmin gradeB - 02Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy and Physiology II · BIO 192 (School of Nursing page)B on the ABSN flyer; the School of Nursing pre-nursing page says C with a lab section (BIO 192 or a higher-level course).
source 1 · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“B or higher in the following courses: Anatomy and Physiology I; Anatomy and Physiology II; Chemistry; Microbiology”
source 2 · cuw.edu
“BIO 192 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 (or higher level human anatomy & physiology course with lab section)”
labrequiredmin gradeB - 03General ChemistryChemistry · CHEM 105 (School of Nursing page)B on the ABSN flyer; the School of Nursing pre-nursing page says C with a lab section (CHEM 105 General & Biological Chemistry or a higher-level course).
source 1 · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“B or higher in the following courses: Anatomy and Physiology I; Anatomy and Physiology II; Chemistry; Microbiology”
source 2 · cuw.edu
“CHEM 105 General & Biological Chemistry (or higher level chemistry course with lab section)”
labrequiredmin gradeB - 04MicrobiologyMicrobiology · BIO 149 (School of Nursing page)B on the ABSN flyer; the School of Nursing pre-nursing page says C with a lab section (BIO 149 or a higher-level course).
source 1 · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“B or higher in the following courses: Anatomy and Physiology I; Anatomy and Physiology II; Chemistry; Microbiology”
source 2 · cuw.edu
“BIO 149 Microbiology (or higher level microbiology course with lab section)”
labrequiredmin gradeB - 05College AlgebraCollege AlgebraThe School of Nursing page also accepts a higher-level math course, an AP Statistics or Calculus score of 4 or 5, or CLEP credit for college algebra.
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“C or higher in College Algebra”
labnomin gradeC
Minimum grades
B or higher in A&P I, A&P II, Chemistry and Microbiology; C or higher in College Algebra (2024-2025 ABSN flyer)
Another page says something different. The School of Nursing admissions page, addressed to pre-nursing students, says "> C in each" science course (BIO 149 Microbiology, BIO 191/192 A&P 1 and 2, CHEM 105 General & Biological Chemistry, each with a lab section). We go by the program's own page. See both sources
The flyer is the only ABSN-specific source, so its B minimum is the value even though the School of Nursing page is a higher tier; that page is for pre-nursing (traditional BSN) students, so this may be a track difference rather than an error.
source 1 · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“B or higher in the following courses: Anatomy and Physiology I; Anatomy and Physiology II; Chemistry; Microbiology”
source 2 · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“C or higher in College Algebra”
Prerequisites done by the deadline Not published. Confirm with the school. Neither the flyer nor the School of Nursing page addresses in-progress prerequisites.
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Do prerequisites expire?
Course age limit
Science courses within the last 5 years (School of Nursing pre-nursing page; reference date not stated; not stated as ABSN-specific)
The ABSN flyer does not mention a time limit.
source · cuw.edu
“Note: Science courses need to be completed within the last 5 years and may only be repeated once.”
Course attempt limits
Science courses may only be repeated once (School of Nursing pre-nursing page; not stated as ABSN-specific)
Not on the ABSN flyer.
source · cuw.edu
“Note: Science courses need to be completed within the last 5 years and may only be repeated once.”
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GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
2.75 overall
The School of Nursing pre-nursing page agrees on 2.75 but adds a 3.0 for transfer students; whether that applies to second-degree applicants is not stated. How the GPA is calculated is not stated.
source 1 · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher”
source 2 · cuw.edu
“Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (Transfer students require a 3.0 GPA from their previous institution)”
Science GPA
Greater than 2.75 across the four science courses (School of Nursing pre-nursing page; not stated as ABSN-specific)
The ABSN flyer gives no science GPA, only per-course grade minimums.
source · cuw.edu
“Minimum science GPA of > 2.75 with > C in each of the following courses:”
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam Not published. Confirm with the school. No TEAS or HESI mention on the flyer, the School of Nursing admissions page or the marketing page.
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Where can courses be taken?
AP / CLEP credit
AP Statistics or AP Calculus score of 4 or 5, or CLEP credit for college algebra, accepted for the math requirement (School of Nursing pre-nursing page)
Not on the ABSN flyer; no CLEP/AP policy for science courses is published.
source · cuw.edu
“Waiver score of 4 or 5 on AP Statistics or AP Calculus exam, OR CLEP credits for college algebra.”
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school. The School of Nursing page requires a lab section for each science course; delivery mode is not addressed.
Where prerequisites can be taken Not published. Confirm with the school. Regional accreditation is required for the prior degree; where prerequisites may be taken is not addressed.
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university”
Pass/fail grades Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles Concordia Wisconsin publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Spring cohortDeadline not publishedThe 2024-2025 flyer gives a November 1 deadline for the following spring cohort, with no year, so no ISO date is recorded. No current-cycle dates are published anywhere, and the program may no longer be offered.
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“The application deadline for this program is November 1 for the following spring cohort.”
Application
NursingCAS (2024-2025 flyer)
The School of Nursing admissions page's Apply button goes to CUW's own portal, which is for pre-nursing and general admission.
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“Go to NursingCAS.org to start your application. Be prepared to submit the items from the checklist above to complete the application process.”
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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. No ABSN tuition figure on any fetched CUW page.
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“For more information on tuition costs, please visit cuw.edu/tuition-grad”
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree
Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university”
Essay
Personal essay answering three prompts, up to 350 words each, including fit with Concordia's Christ-centered values (2024-2025 flyer)
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“Concordia University is Christ-centered, valuing truth and integrity, excellence, and service. How does this fit with your values and beliefs?”
Letters of recommendation
Two letters of professional recommendation, plus a current CV or resume (2024-2025 flyer)
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“• Current CV or resume that includes educational and professional experience • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions • Two letters of professional recommendation • A personal essay addressing the following points; this should be an example of your best writing and should not exceed 350 words per discussion point”
CNA
After acceptance: CNA certification (or an LPN license or EMT certification) and AHA BLS CPR (2024-2025 flyer)
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“Upon acceptance to the program, student must complete: • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). Alternatives to CNA certification include an LPN license, or certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT). • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professions CPR certification.”
- ESL applicants: TOEFL above 75 or IELTS above 6.5
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“For ESL students, a language test score: TOEFL > 75 or IELTS > 6.5.”
- International students (educated outside the U.S. and/or needing an F1 visa) are not eligible
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“Please note: International students (those who were educated outside of the U.S. and/or require an F1 visa) are not eligible for this hybrid program.”
- The curriculum includes religion courses (Christian Caregiving; Heritage of Faith)
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“Christian Caregiving ... Heritage of Faith”
- School of Nursing pre-nursing page: AHA CPR (BLS), state CNA credentials, and the clinical requirements timeline (background check, vaccinations) per clinical partners
source · cuw.edu
“American Heart Association CPR (BLS) certification State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credentials Adherence to all components of the Clinical Requirements Timeline found in the School of Nursing Clinical Resource Guide.”
- CCNE accredited (baccalaureate nursing); HLC accredited (university)
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Concordia University Wisconsin is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ccneaccreditation.org).”
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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 at the Wisconsin (Mequon) campus, per the marketing page
Another page says something different. The 2024-2025 flyer describes a blended/hybrid delivery: online coursework, hands-on labs on the Mequon campus and clinicals in southeast Wisconsin; international students are not eligible for 'this hybrid program'. We go by the program's own page. See both sources
Flyer quote: "While in the program students are immersed in online course work, participate in hands-on skills and simulation labs on our Mequon campus, and gain clinical experience at surrounding healthcare facilities in southeast Wisconsin." and "Classes offered in blended delivery".
source · onlineinfo.cuw.edu
“This on-campus (Wisconsin campus) accelerated program allows you to become a nurse in just 14 months.”
Start
Spring cohort (2024-2025 flyer)
Only a spring cohort is mentioned, and only on the 2024-2025 flyer.
source · dwd.wisconsin.gov
“The application deadline for this program is November 1 for the following spring cohort.”
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Where the school's pages disagree
We show the program's own page as the value and keep the other page as a note. Where two pages of equal standing disagree, we show both and mark the value Confirm.
- Program length: The 2024-2025 flyer says 15 months: "During this 15-month program students progress through as part of a cohort."
- Format: The 2024-2025 flyer describes a blended/hybrid delivery: online coursework, hands-on labs on the Mequon campus and clinicals in southeast Wisconsin; international students are not eligible for 'this hybrid program'.
- Minimum grades: The School of Nursing admissions page, addressed to pre-nursing students, says "> C in each" science course (BIO 149 Microbiology, BIO 191/192 A&P 1 and 2, CHEM 105 General & Biological Chemistry, each with a lab section).
Sources
Every page we read for Concordia Wisconsin, 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.
- ABSN program page (redirects to the academics index)tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 9, 2026Found via a cuw.edu-restricted web search; 301-redirects to the general academics index, which lists no accelerated or second-degree BSN. The .../index.html variant redirects the same way.
- Accelerated Second Degree BSN flyer (CUW-branded, 2024-2025, hosted by Wisconsin DWD ETPL)tier 3 · pdf · checked Oct 9, 2026State-government Eligible Training Provider List flyer, CUW-branded and dated 2024-2025. The only document with ABSN-specific requirements, deadlines and application steps; it is a year old and hosted off cuw.edu, so tier 3. Its CUW.EDU/BSNACC short link now resolves to a site-search page.
- Nursing marketing landing page (undated)tier 2 · other · checked Oct 9, 2026Undated marketing page that still advertises a '2nd Degree Accelerated ABSN' as a 14-month on-campus program; its ABSN detail link 404s.
- School of Nursing admissions (pre-nursing students)tier 2 · how to apply · checked Oct 9, 2026Addressed to pre-nursing students, not ABSN-specific. Source of the science GPA, 5-year science recency, one-repeat and AP/CLEP math statements; whether these apply to the ABSN is unknown. Its Apply button goes to CUW's own portal.
- Flyer short link CUW.EDU/BSNACC (now a search page)tier 1 · other · checked Oct 9, 2026Redirects to a site-search page for 'bsnacc'.
- ABSN detail page linked from the marketing page (404)tier 2 · program page · checked Oct 9, 2026 · HTTP 404
- Direct Entry MSN program pagetier 3 · other · checked Oct 9, 2026Checked only for a statement that the ABSN was replaced; none found. Its faculty listing still includes the title 'Coordinator - Accelerated BSN Program, Associate Professor'.
Open questions we're still checking
- Is the ABSN still enrolling? The program page redirects to the academics index and the catalog lists no accelerated BSN; only a Direct Entry MSN for non-nurses, a Traditional BSN and an RN-to-BSN appear. No closure or conversion notice was found.
- Program length: 14 months (undated marketing page) vs 15 months (2024-2025 state-hosted flyer).
- Science grade minimum: B (flyer) vs C (School of Nursing pre-nursing page). We used the flyer's B because it is the only ABSN-specific source, even though the School of Nursing page is a higher tier.
- Format: 'on-campus' (marketing page) vs 'blended delivery'/'hybrid' (flyer).
- Only one deadline (November 1 for a spring cohort, no year) is published, and only on the 2024-2025 flyer; current cycle dates are unknown.
- Tuition, entrance exam, partial-completion rules, pass/fail and online-lab policy are not published on any fetched CUW page.
- The 5-year science recency, one-repeat rule, science GPA and AP/CLEP math waiver come from the pre-nursing page; whether they apply to the ABSN is unknown.
- Concordia University Wisconsin is not in the AACN roster, so there is no directory stub to supersede.
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