INFORMATION FOR
The ABSN (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program is for individuals who already possess a baccalaureate degree in any discipline.
Qualified applicants must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their initial baccalaureate degree.
Acceptance into the program is academically competitive – the better your GPA and the more prerequisites completed make the applicant a better-qualified candidate.
For more information contact the ABSN Program Coordinator Dr. Erin Graulich at grauliche@wpunj.edu
Equivalent courses may be transferred from other institutions.
*A two-series Chemistry course with lab may substitute Chem 1330 e.g., General chemistry I &II.
** BIO 3120 must be taken at WPU.
Q. Can I apply to the accelerated program with an Associates Degree?
A. Students with an Associates Degree are not eligible for the ABSN program. They may apply to the Undergraduate nursing program at WP.
Q. I have a degree from another country, am I eligible for the ABSN program?
A. Your transcripts would have to be evaluated by an international accrediting service to validate the legitimacy of the transcript and the US equivalency of the program completed. If the review is equivalent to the program requirements, then yes, you are eligible.
Q. If I’m graduating in December may I apply for the ABSN program?
A. Yes, you may apply but you would need to communicate with Missy Matera (materam@wpunj.edu) in the Undergraduate Admissions Office to help coordinate the processing of your application.
Q. If I’m graduating in May, may I apply for the ABSN program?
A. Yes, you may apply, but you would need to be able to come on WP’s campus in the spring semester to complete the last of the nursing prerequisites.