To be considered for admission to the ABSN Program, candidates must:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred on a 4.0 scale.
• A minimum science GPA of a 3.0 is preferred on a 4.0 scale.
• Successfully complete all prerequisite coursework a “C” letter grade or better at an accredited institution.
• Complete all prerequisite coursework by August 1 prior to fall admission.

*Manchester University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Second Degree Program does not have approval from Homeland Security to accept international students for the 2024-2025 academic school year. International Students are not eligible to apply to the Accelerated BSN Second Degree Program currently.

Applications for admission are accepted August 10 through May 1 each year. Application materials are to be submitted through  NursingCAS. A completed NursingCAS application is required to be considered for admission (a personal statement, resume/CV, one letter of recommendation, report all institution(s) attended on the NursingCAS application and request all transcript(s) be sent directly from the institution(s) to NursingCAS). Applicants who studied outside the U.S. will be required to order a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation report from World Education Services (WES) indicating the US degree equivalency for each international institution attended and have it sent directly to NursingCAS.

The annual admission cycle for the ABSN Program is as follows:

• August 10 – NursingCAS application becomes available.
• May 1 – ABSN Program application deadline.

Applicants must have taken and passed the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

• Anatomy with lab
• Physiology with lab
• Microbiology with lab
• Chemistry with lab
• Statistics
• Nutrition
• Human Growth and Development

All applications must submit a Cover Letter/Resume with their application.
*This is submitted with your NursingCAS application.

All applicants submit a personal statement answering the assigned prompt regarding the decision to pursue a nursing careeer. The statement will be evaluated based on structure, grammar and intent.
*This is submitted with your NursingCAS application.

All applicants must submit one letter of recommendation, up to three are allowed.
*This is submitted with your NursingCAS application.

Prior to beginning the program students are required to complete:

• Required vaccines and submit the immunization form
• Blood Borne Pathogen and HIPAA modules prior to beginning clinical rotations
• Background check and drug screen
• Health Insurance Coverage

All eligible applicants will be interviewed as part of the application process after submitting a completed application.

Questions about applying for the Accelerated BSN Second Degree Program? Contact the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management at 260-470-2703, send us an email to gradadmissions@manchester.edu or schedule a visit to see if Manchester is right for you!