Program Description:

This is an 18-month intensive nursing program track for highly successful transfer and 2nd degree students. Candidates enter the program having completed all general education requirements and enroll into full-time study of nursing courses. Nursing entrance examinations are not required!  See admission criteria and progression plan link for curriculum details.  Candidates are admitted each summer as indicated on the progression plan!

*Please know that all applicants must submit official transcripts of each institution attended prior to Bowie State University with the nursing application as one packet. Transfer Credit Evaluations are conducted by the BSU Office of Admissions upon completion of the on-line BSU general admissions application.  Please visit the BSU "Admissions" webpage to learn more about the credit evaluation process.

Admission:

  • Must be granted general university admissions through the BSU Office of Admissions
  • Must have successfully completed all general education courses required for the baccalaureate nurse program
  • Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in science and math courses
  • Science courses completed within 5 years of admission date
  • Must have evidence of success as a fulltime student (12 or more credits in one semester)
  • Must submit the Accelerated BS Nursing application by posted deadline!
  • Must submit sealed official transcripts with the Accelerated BS Nursing application!
  • Recommended for transfer applicants maintaining 53 or more transfer credits.
  • Recommended for applicants possessing a prior undergraduate degree (See Accelerated BS 2nd Degree progression plan).

There are a designated number of admissions established each year.

Application Submission Date:  January 7, 2013

Application Deadline:  February 8, 2013 (Admission process has concluded!)

Please Note:
All admitted nursing students must have a criminal background check. (Conducted in Federal and State standards)

For questions or concerns, prospective candidates are required to send inquiries via email to our Nursing Academic Advisor:
Kenneth Dovale (kdovale@bowiestate.edu)