What grade point average (GPA) do I need to be considered for the Accelerated BSN option?
You will need an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in order to be considered for admission.
I am a senior in college, can I apply?
Students must have completed an undergraduate degree prior to the start of the Accelerated Track classes in May.
What are the prerequisite courses?
Students are required to complete the courses listed below prior to starting the accelerated program. Transfer credit is awarded only when a grade of C or higher is earned. Prerequisite courses must be taken from, minimally, a regionally accredited college or university. In addition, all prerequisite courses must be equivalent to the Quinnipiac University course descriptions. All prerequisite courses must have been completed within five (5) years of admission to the program.
Anatomy and Physiology I & II with labs at the 200-level [4 credits each course, 8 credits total]:
-- Biology 211
-- Biology 212
Microbiology with lab at the 200-level (4 credits):
-- Biology 213
Pathophysiology (no lab required) at the 300- or 500-level (3 credits):
-- Biology 318
-- Biology 518
Statistics, behavioral, biostatistics or statistics in psychology, at the 200-level (3 credits):
-- Mathematics 206
-- Mathematics 275
-- Psychology 206
What is a regionally accredited college or university?
Accrediting agencies are private educational associations that develop criteria and conduct evaluations to determine whether or not a college or university meets the established criteria. There are many different accrediting agencies including regional accrediting agencies and postsecondary institutions of education must request an agency evaluation to receive accreditation from that agency. Transfer credit at Quinnipiac University is accepted only from regionally accredited colleges or universities.
Visit http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ for more information and a listing of regionally accredited colleges and universities.
Regional accrediting agencies include:
- Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
o Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
o Commission on Technical and Career Institutions - North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
- Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities, Inc.
- Southern Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities:
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges:
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
Will the courses I completed for my previous bachelor's degree transfer to meet Quinnipiac's Core Course requirement?
All official transcripts from prior academic institutions will be evaluated by a transcript evaluator at Quinnipiac University. Transcripts are evaluated for University core requirements, current prerequisites (completed within the last five years) as well as open electives. Transfer credit is awarded only for courses from regionally accredited institutions with a grade of C or higher, and all prerequisite courses must be equivalent to the Quinnipiac University course description.
What are the University core course requirements?
Freshman composition (2 courses = 6 credits)
Quantitative literacy (1 course = 3 credits)
Science (2 courses, one with lab = 7 credits)
Social sciences (6 credits needed)
Humanities (6 credits needed)
Fine arts (3 credits needed)
Open electives (27 credits)
Please refer to the University Catalog for specifics.
How long does it take to complete the program?
The program is completed in 12 consecutive months. Students attend a double summer session, and a fall and spring semester.
When does the program begin?
The Accelerated Program in Nursing is a consecutive 12-month program beginning each year in mid-May and ending at graduation the following May.
What degree will I earn?
You will earn a bachelor of science in nursing and be eligible to sit for the Registered Nurse National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®).
I am completing prerequisites, can I apply now?
Many students are completing their prerequisite coursework during the application process. Students should begin the application process in the Fall prior to the May start date. Deferred admissions are not granted. Please refer to the application for details.
What is the cost and is there financial aid available?
The approximate cost for tuition and fees for 2009-10 is $55,000. This does not include cost of housing, books, uniforms, or travel to and from clinical sites. Financial aid is available for eligible students. Early contact with the Office of Financial Aid after acceptance is encouraged. The office can be contacted at 203-582-8750 or financialaid@quinnipiac.edu.
Can I continue to work during the program?
The accelerated program in nursing is a full-time intensive program. Summer sessions meet 8 – 10 hours daily, five days each week for 13 weeks and some weekends. This schedule does not account for time students will need for reading, homework assignments, test preparation, lab and clinical preparation. You will not be able to work during the summer. During the Fall and Spring semesters you may be able to work on a very limited basis. Please check the semester credit loads illustrated in the course curriculum plan.
Is there a "less accelerated" plan to complete a BSN?
If you are a college graduate and wish to complete a second degree at a slower pace you are eligible to apply as a transfer student to the traditional undergraduate program You may complete the program over two academic years or four semesters following completion of the pre-professional undergraduate curriculum requirements. Please obtain a traditional undergraduate application from the Transfer Admissions Office. The office can be contacted at 203-582-8612 or admissions@quinnipiac.edu.
Where are the clinical affiliations?
Students participate in a variety of clinical experiences in both acute, long term care and community settings located throughout the greater New Haven area and slightly beyond. Most placements are within a 50 minutes of the campus. Although students generally carpool, you will need to have your own transportation. Affiliations include: Yale New Haven Hospital, Hospital of St. Raphael, Hartford Hospital and the Regional Visiting Nurse Association. View a listing of some of our clinical affiliations.
When do I need to submit my application?
Applications must be submitted no later than October 1.
When will I know if I have been accepted?
Admission decisions are made in late November and applicants are notified by early December.
How can I get an application?
Accelerated BSN applications are available in PDF format or through the Office of Admissions at 203- 582-8600 or admissions@quinnipiac.edu
Can I apply online?
No, online application is not an option for the Accelerated BSN program at this time.
Where do I send my completed application?
All applications must be mailed with official transcripts to the Department of Nursing, not the Office of Admissions. This is a self-managed application process. For details refer to Accelerated BSN application.
What are the special requirements for international students?
- Upon application, international students must submit English language descriptions of all secondary schools, colleges and universities attended.
- International students with transcripts from outside the United States should submit official transcripts from all prior collegiate academic institutions to the World Education Service (www.wes.org) for evaluation. There is a charge to the student by WES for this service. Students should send certified copies of all transcript translations with the application to the Quinnipiac University Department of Nursing where they will be reviewed again in the application process for University core requirements, prerequisites and open electives. All official transcript translations must be received on or before Dec. 1.
- Currently, the University requires non-English-speaking applicants to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Information and registration forms can be obtained from the TOEFL Program, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540 or http://www.ets.org/toefl. Normally a minimum score of 550 (213 on the CBT computer-based TOEFL or 77 on the Internet-based TOEFL) is required for admission. All TOEFL scores must be submitted with the Application to the Quinnipiac University Department of Nursing on or before Nov. 1.
- All special requirement materials for international students must be sent with the initial application. Do not send the materials under separate cover.
Is there housing available for Accelerated BSN students?
No housing is provided on campus; however, the Office of Residential Life can provide information about off-campus housing. The office can be contacted at 203-582-8666 or residentiallife@quinnipiac.edu.
What is the best way to have my questions answered if I do not find them here or on the Web page for the accelerated program for nursing?
Questions left unanswered on this FAQ page and the program Web site may be submitted via e-mail to professor C. A. Boyd, coordinator of the accelerated track for nursing, at cory.boyd@quinnipiac.edu.