The Accelerated B.S.N. program is an innovative educational opportunity for college graduates that allows them to transition into entry-level clinical practice in only twelve months. Full-time study is required during this period.
Interested individuals with a bachelor's degree, who have completed the required prerequisite courses, are invited to apply to the program. Following admission and successful completion of the pre-licensure phase, students will be awarded a B.S.N. degree and are eligible to take the required National Council of Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®).
Accelerated B.S.N. curriculum and course descriptions can be found in our course catalog.
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The following is a list of general admission requirements for the Accelerated BSN program.
Please click the other sections of our FAQs for full details on each requirement.
NursingCAS is an online, centralized application service for nursing schools. NursingCAS processes your application and transcripts on behalf of the university. Applicants can review and confirm receipt of the admission criteria via their NursingCAS account. Applications will be reviewed at the close of the deadline.
ACCESS TO APPLY FOR ACCESS TO APPLY FOR THE NJCU ACCELERATED BSN PROGRAM WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH NURSINGCAS 3.0 DURING THE APPLICATION CYCLE.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO NJCU. YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA NURSINGCAS 3.0.
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Please follow the guidelines for New Jersey City University’s requirements. Your application will not be considered until ALL elements listed in Personal Information, Academic History, Supporting Information, and Program Materials are completed and submitted.
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Prospective Students Re-Applying to the Accelerated BSN Program
You will be required to re-apply using NursingCAS 3.0. All requirements of NursingCAS, including application fee and transcript processing, must be met. NJCU will not be able to provide any information on your behalf to NursingCAS 3.0. Applicants reapplying must re-take the HESI Admission Assessment exam.
Information for Foreign Graduates
To access a more detailed overview of program admission requirements, please review the department's custom homepage accessible via .
All pre-requisite grades must be a grade of “C” or better to be considered for admission.
Pre-requisites older than 10 years, obtained from a country other than the US, or from a non-accredited school are not accepted.
Applicants can apply with two of the five prerequisite courses pending completion. Only one prerequisite course pending completion can be a science course and all courses must be completed by May 2025.
Developmental Psychology MUST contain a developmental component, i.e.: Lifespan Development, Birth through Adolescence, Child Psychology & Development, Human Growth & Development.)
CLEP Examination Substitution Options (Psychology Pre-Requisite):
Applicants may choose to take a CLEP exam if they have an outdated Psychology course or have learned this content through multiple courses.
Please visit for information about the CLEP examination.
CLEP Examination Submission Instructions:
NursingCAS does not accept CLEP scores, therefore, an official report reflecting an ACE score of 50 or higher must be sent directly to the Nursing Department.
New Jersey City University
Nursing Department, Rossey 405
2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
The HESI Admission Assessment Exam Registration period for the 2025 admission cycle will open on October 8, 2024. Please allow 5-10 business days for registration processing to schedule an exam test date.
The exam covers content related to Math, English, and Sciences (Anatomy & Biology); the custom admission exam does not include Chemistry or Physics.
A score of 80% or higher is required for consideration. The admission exam can be completed a maximum of 2 times within the admission cycle. Applicants earning below the 80% minimum are automatically ineligible for the program (no exceptions will be made).
You may submit your application before taking the HESI Admission Assessment, which is required of all applicants.
TEST DEADLINE: February 15, 2025
Applicants must follow the registration instructions specific to Jersey City or Fort Monmouth. If you are applying for both campuses, select the registration instructions for your preferred location. Questions and inquiries regarding registration issues, processing time, and follow-up must be directed to the Elsevier Customer Service Department. Registration instructions, Department ID number, and Elsevier Customer Service contact information can be retrieved from the link below.
Applicants are encouraged to schedule an appointment to complete the admission exam several weeks before the application deadline. Extensions will not be granted for late registration, personal hardship, or weather-related delays.
Please note: Exam scores are retrieved directly from Elsevier at the close of the deadline, therefore, applicants are NOT required to send exam scores to NursingCAS or the Nursing Department. See exam instructions below for department ID.
Jersey City HESI Exam Registration Instructions
If you experience any registration/scheduling issues, please contact Elsevier at 1-800-222-9570.
Prospective Students Re-Applying to the Accelerated BSN Program
You will be required to re-apply using NursingCAS 3.0. All requirements of NursingCAS, including application fee and transcript processing, must be met. NJCU will not be able to provide any information on your behalf to NursingCAS 3.0. Applicants reapplying must re-take the HESI Admission Assessment exam.
To access a more detailed overview of program admission requirements, please review the department's custom homepage accessible via .
New Jersey City University's Accelerated BSN program hosts one cohort of 60 students every Fall (September) at our Jersey City campus. A waiting list is created only when there are more qualified applicants than seats available. If no vacancies become available, applicants on the waiting list must re-apply the following year.
Program tuition rates per semester (3 semesters total) can be found on the Office of Student Accounts (Bursars Office) webpage.
In addition to any applicable tuition and/or fees, students in the Accelerated BSN program should expect to pay approximately $2,500 for required uniforms, books, and nursing equipment.