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14-Month BSN Express Track:

First (Priority) Application Deadlines (preference for sholarships)

• September 15 – Application deadline
• October 15 – Decisions released
• November 1  – Scholarship applications deadline
• December 1 – Deposit deadline
• December 15 – Financial aid packages / Scholarships released 

Second Application Deadlines

• December 15 – Application deadline
• January 15 – Decisions released
• February 1 – Scholarship applications deadline
• February 1 – Deposit deadline
• February 15 – Financial aid packages / Scholarships released 

23-Month BSN Flex Track

Application Deadlines

• March 15 – Application deadline
• April 15 – Decisions released
• May 1 – Scholarship applications deadline
• May 1 – Deposit deadline
• May 15 – Financial aid packages / Scholarships released 

• A completed online application by the deadline for your track (with a copy of your green card, if necessary).
• Application fee of $25 (nonrefundable)
• Essay: "Why are you choosing to enter the field of nursing at this time in your life or career?"
• Resume
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher education. Request the Registrar’s Office from all colleges you have attended to forward an official transcript, You do not have to list courses in progress. High School Transcripts are NOT REQUIRED. 
  • Electronic transcripts should be sent to: 2nddegreenursingtranscripts@villanova.edu

If electronic transcripts are not available, the program’s mailing address is:

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ University
Second Degree Nursing Programs
Driscoll Hall, Suite 107
800 Lancaster Avenue
ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥, PA 19085

Other requirements as appropriate:

• TOEFL scores (international students whose degree was earned outside the United States only)
• Foreign transcript evaluations (international transcripts only)
• Course descriptions from previous colleges attended, if requested by the Program Director, Faculty or Program Coordinator.

Once all application requirements are met, (GPA 3.0 and strong science prerequisite grades), applications will be processed for review by the Admissions Commitee.

Applicants will be notified in writing of the Admission Committee's decision.

All of the above courses must be taken prior to starting the Accelerated BSN. You may apply to the program before finishing all prerequisites.

When a Second Degree applicant is admitted to the track, the transcript is reviewed for transfer of credit. 

Second Degree students must fulfill similar course requirements as other students in ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ University's BSN Program. In recognition of achievement of the first undergraduate degree, the accepted student will receive transfer credit for 31 credits as general elective credits applied toward their nursing degree in addition to other required prerequisite coursework (see Prerequisites tab).

Credits for courses that have been taken at another college or university may be transferred if the course is required in the program and if the grade is "C" or above. In order to determine course equivalency, the course description from the catalog of the outside institution is compared to the course description in the ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ University catalog; course syllabi are reviewed if necessary.

Students who enroll in this degree or certificate program may decide to pursue licensure, the requirements for which vary by location. For more information on educational requirements, please review the professional licensure/certification disclosures.