Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all the following requirements to be considered for acceptance:

• 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 appear on an official transcript prior to enrollment in the program.
  

• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on all post-high school work.

• All prerequisite coursework with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher must be completed prior to enrollment in the program.
  

• Complete application and all required material via NursingCAS. (See the Application Section)

Prerequisite Requirements:

• We highly recommend all courses be completed within seven years of your application.
  

• All prerequisite coursework must appear on an official transcript and be completed prior to enrollment in the program.

• Each college-level course must be at least three semester credits.
  

• Prerequisite courses must have a combined GPA of 3.0 or higher, and each course must be completed with letter grades of C (2.0) or better.
  

• Pass/Fail completions are not accepted.

• All Biology, Chemistry and Anatomy & Physiology courses must include linked labs. Labs must be noted on an official transcript or verified by the course syllabus, a college catalog (scanned course description from the correct year) or a letter from the college Registrar's Office. Validation documents may be uploaded during the application process.
  

• Online college-level courses are acceptable from U.S. regionally accredited institutions of higher learning only. Applicants will be responsible for verifying accreditation.

Prerequisite Courses

Psychology
General, Introductory or Lifespan

Human Nutrition
General or Lifespan

Human Anatomy & Physiology
Must cover the following body systems: neurological, cardiac, respiratory, GI, GU, musculoskeletal and integumentary. Courses that are part of a series must be completed at the same institution (there are limited exceptions to this requirement).
This course must include a linked lab.

Microbiology
Fundamental or General
This course must include a linked lab.

Chemistry
Introductory Chemistry or higher
Allied Health or Survey of Chemistry courses are accepted. A course that addresses organic and/or biochemistry content is highly recommended to prepare for coursework.
This course must include a linked lab.

Mathematics
College Algebra, Statistics (preferred) or higher math

Application Requirements

Carefully review the NursingCAS Application Instructions and the Admission Requirements above prior to starting your application.

• Official transcripts from all U.S. regionally accredited institutions attended, indicating degree and prerequisite coursework. Transcripts are requested through NursingCAS and uploaded to your application.
  

• Two professional references. Examples of references would be professors, advisors, employers or supervisors, or clergy. It is important that the individuals you choose are able to evaluate you on the criteria specified on the reference form, and provide a statement on your ability to empathize and care for all clients in a non-judgmental and culturally appropriate manner. This might include examples of observed behavior.
  

• A current resume.
  

• A 500-750 word personal statement addressing your motivation for returning to school, vocational and career goals and what you believe to be the necessary characteristics/attributes of a healthcare professional.
  

NursingCAS Application

Follow these steps to complete your application through NursingCAS:

• Create your account with NursingCAS and review the Applicant Help Guide.
  

• Choose Spring 2024 for your start term.

• Select Concordia College, Minnesota - Accelerated BSN on the "Add Program" page.
  

• Create two Reference Requests in the Supporting Materials section. Your designated references will receive an email from nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org on your behalf, and be directed to fill out an electronic form.

• Upload your current resume.

• Upload your personal statement.
  

• Obtain all "unofficial" college transcripts to help you complete the coursework section of the application.

• Enter complete prerequisite information. If your transcripts do not show the linked labs, you may use the optional document uploads in the Document section to attach verification of lab completion.
  

• Request all official transcripts to be sent directly to NursingCAS:
  NursingCAS Transcript Processing Center
  PO Box 9201
  Watertown, MA 02471

• If you wish to send your transcripts to NursingCAS via the National Student Clearinghouse, look for American Association of Colleges of Nursing (NursingCAS). You will be prompted to enter your CAS ID number to connect with your transcript.

• Submit your application along with payment of $60 for your first application, and if applicable, $45 for each additional application.

• Contact NursingCAS Support with any questions regarding your NursingCAS application.