Accelerated Admission

Application Process

The Accelerated (Post-Baccalaureate) BSN Nursing Program online application is available for Fall 2026 admission. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. To be eligible for fall nursing program admission, the prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of summer semester, prior to the start of fall semester.

Eligibility to Apply

The Admissions and Academic Progression Committee evaluates applicants for admission to the Accelerated (Post-Baccalaureate) professional nursing program and determines which applicants will be accepted for enrollment in the program. To ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally, the School of Nursing follows guidelines for the admission process to the Accelerated (Post-Baccalaureate) BSN program.

Students applying to the Accelerated BSN Program must:

1. Apply and be admitted to North Dakota State University (NDSU) or currently be an NDSU student.
2. Have a baccalaureate or graduate degree in a non-nursing major from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. The degree must be completed and verified via official transcript(s) prior to enrollment in the program.
3. Have a Cumulative GPA of a 2.75 or greater.
4. Complete the Accelerated (Post-Baccalaureate) BSN application (separate from the NDSU application). Detailed instructions are provided with the online application.
5. Complete a Criminal Background Check (See College of Health Professions Policy 3.08).
   1. Fee paid by applicant via the school designated vendor.

For more information about applying to NDSU, visit NDSU Admissions

• Submit application capacity fee.
• Provide any additional items as requested.
• Students applying must have the prerequisite courses completed by the first date of the academic session.

Program location

• The Accelerated (Post-Baccalaureate) BSN Program degree is available in both Bismarck and Fargo.
• The Accelerated (Post-Baccalaureate) BSN Nursing degree program is being offered in a hybrid format with both in person and online classes. Students are expected to attend all lab, simulation, and clinical experiences in person.

Selected Prerequisite Courses for Admission

Completion of the following pre-requisite courses with a “C” or higher are considered for admission. Courses deemed equivalent by the University may be considered upon review of transcripts.

• Anatomy and Physiology I lecture and lab
• Anatomy and Physiology II lecture and lab
• Introduction to Chemistry lecture and lab or higher
• Introduction to Microbiology lecture and lab or higher
• Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology
• Developmental Psychology or Lifespan Development
• Nutrition

Please contact NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Academic Advisor, Tammy Heupel, at 701-224-3804, or tammy.heupel@ndsu.edu with any questions.