Accelerated BSN Admissions Overview

The Averett University Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in Norfolk, Virginia, offers an all-access, accelerated path to a rewarding career in nursing.

To qualify for admission into our 16-month program, you must first meet our admissions criteria, which include a minimum number of prior college credits, successful completion of prerequisite coursework and a proficient score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam.

The Averett ABSN program offers three start dates per year, in January, May and August, so you can begin your studies as soon as is convenient for you.

Three Start Dates

in January, May and August

Admissions Support

At Averett, we aim to help you access the nursing career you’ve always wanted. That starts with your initial inquiry into our program. When you contact us, you’ll be assigned a dedicated admissions advisor who will answer any questions you might have, support you and check in with you regularly throughout the admissions process.

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Our admissions advisors work solely with prospective accelerated nursing students and are here to assist you with the following:

Evaluating your educational background
Determining whether you’re a good fit for our program
Identifying any prerequisites you’ll need to take prior to enrollment
Assessing your academic and professional goals
Creating an academic plan that aligns with your target start date
Staying on track to submit the most competitive accelerated nursing school application possible

More information on the Accelerated BSN Program School of Nursing Admission can be found here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ABSN program start dates?

The Averett University ABSN program offers three start dates per year, in January, May and August.

What are the ABSN program admissions requirements?

To be eligible to enroll in our ABSN program, you must have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree OR have completed at least 60 non-nursing credits from a regionally accredited higher education institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 across all prior institutions.

Additional requirements include successful completion of prerequisite requirements, general education credits (for advanced standing students) and passing the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam. For more details on the ABSN admissions requirements, please review the admissions requirements page.

What prerequisites do I need to complete to be eligible for this program?

To qualify for enrollment in the Averett ABSN program, you must complete or show you have completed the five ABSN prerequisite courses within our specified grade requirements.

Your admissions advisor can review your unofficial transcripts and determine if any of your prior undergraduate credits count toward this requirement. He or she can also help you sign up for any outstanding ABSN prerequisites, the majority of which can be completed online through Averett University.

How do I start my accelerated nursing school application?

Once you complete the form on our website, an admissions advisor will contact you to schedule an initial admissions conversation to verify your eligibility for our ABSN program.

If you meet our admissions requirements, your dedicated admissions advisor will assist you through each step of the admissions process, from helping you sign up, to ensuring you complete any necessary prerequisite courses, to submitting required paperwork or documentation on time for your target start date.

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