Samford University · Alabama
Not accepted for required science courses
source · samford.edu
“At present, no online labs will be accepted for required science courses.”
52 programs · sourced
ABSN programs whose pages address online labs.
Programs that publish a policy on online or remote lab courses. Most programs say nothing, which the checker treats as Confirm.
California State University-Fullerton · California
Online and in-person accepted for all prerequisites including labs
source · nursing.fullerton.edu
“We accept both in-person and online course formats for all prerequisites, including labs.”
California State University-Los Angeles · California
Online courses and labs accepted; in-person recommended
source · calstatela.edu
“We do accept online prerequisites including labs, but strongly recommend in-person courses as we find they do a better job of preparing students for our program.”
California State University-Stanislaus · California
In-person, online, and hybrid science prerequisites are accepted.
source · cape.csustan.edu
“Note: Accepts all teaching modality (in-person, online, and hybrid)”
National University · California
NU's asynchronous online labs and all StraighterLine BIO courses are not accepted
source · nu.edu
“The asynchronous BIO Series at NU, which includes: • BIO 191A - Online Anatomy & Physiology I Lab • BIO 192A - Online Anatomy & Physiology II Lab • BIO 193A - Online Microbiology Laboratory”
San Francisco State University · California
Online courses, including labs, are accepted
source · nursing.sfsu.edu
“Online courses, including lab, are acceptable.”
University of Northern Colorado · Colorado
Science prerequisites and NURS 326 are not accepted in self-paced, self-directed or independent study formats
source · unco.edu
“The following prerequisite courses – BIO 110, 245, 246, 251; CHEM 281, 281L and NURS 326 – will not be accepted if the course is delivered in a self-paced, self-directed, or an independent study format.”
Central Connecticut State University · Connecticut
Not accepted; science labs and exams must be in person
source · ccsu.edu
“Science prerequisite courses require in-person labs and exams (no online labs and/or exams will be accepted).”
Sacred Heart University · Connecticut
Anatomy & Physiology I and II, General Chemistry and Microbiology (each with lab) cannot be taken fully online
source · sacredheart.edu
“*Cannot be taken fully online.”
Southern Connecticut State University · Connecticut
No online sciences; hybrid lecture accepted only with on-ground lab; non-science courses may be online
source · inside.southernct.edu
“Science prerequisites must all be on-ground and in-person. Non-science prerequisites can be completed as online courses. Hybrid courses for BIO200, BIO201, BIO120 & CHE120 requirements will be accepted as long as the labs are on-ground.”
University of Connecticut · Connecticut
In-person, online, or hybrid labs accepted
source · cein.nursing.uconn.edu
“* We will accept in-person, online or hybrid lab courses.”
Western Connecticut State University · Connecticut
Science courses must have an in-person lab; hybrid is acceptable, fully online is not
source · wcsu.edu
“All science courses must have an in-person lab. Science courses can be hybrid but not fully online to be considered for acceptance.”
George Washington University · District of Columbia
Online courses accepted from regionally accredited institutions
source · nursing.gwu.edu
“We accept prerequisite courses that have been taken in person or online.”
Jacksonville University · Florida
Prerequisites may be completed online or at another regionally accredited school
source · ju.edu
“Yes, you may complete pre-requisite courses at any regionally accredited institution .”
University of Miami · Florida
Online courses taken directly from regionally accredited institutions are accepted
source · sonhs.miami.edu
“Online courses taken directly from regionally accredited institutions are accepted.”
University of South Florida · Florida
Accepted if completed through an accredited institution and approved for equivalency by USF
source · health.usf.edu
“Are online prerequisite courses and labs accepted? Yes, if they are completed through an accredited institution and approved for equivalency by USF.”
Indiana University Indianapolis · Indiana
Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology labs must be in person
source · nursing.iupui.edu
“The Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology prerequisites all require an in-person lab component.”
Marian University-Indiana · Indiana
All prerequisites can be completed online through Marian University Online; acceptance of online labs from other providers is not stated
source · onlineabsn.marian.edu
“Students interested in the online-based ABSN program in Indiana or Tennessee can complete all the required ABSN prerequisites online through Marian University Online.”
Tulane University · Louisiana
Online prerequisite courses from accredited institutions accepted
source · nursing.tulane.edu
“Prerequisite nursing courses taken online from an accredited college or university may be transferred for credit, regardless of whether they were completed online or in person.”
Assumption University · Massachusetts
Online courses from accredited institutions are accepted
source · assumption.edu
“Prerequisites can be taken at any accredited institute of higher education including community colleges and online courses.”
Curry College · Massachusetts
Online courses accepted from regionally accredited colleges; science courses must be 4 credits lecture + lab
source · curry.edu
“Yes, if from a regionally accredited college. The science courses must be 4 credits (lecture + lab)”
Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions · Massachusetts
No lab required for chemistry, anatomy & physiology, or microbiology
source · mgbu.edu
“Microbiology : Must include content on microbes. No lab component is required.”
Saint Joseph's College of Maine · Maine
Labs for Microbiology, A&P I & II, and Chemistry must be in person
source · studyonline.sjcme.edu
“Microbiology with in person lab (C or better)”
University of Southern Maine · Maine
Online science labs are not accepted; take in-person labs
source · usm.maine.edu
“USM does not award transfer credit for online science course labs.”
Michigan State University · Michigan
Online institutions accepted if accredited and the courses are approved
source · nursing.msu.edu
“Coursework completed at online institutions is accepted as long as the institution is properly accredited and the courses have been approved to satisfy the ABSN admissions prerequisite requirements.”
Concordia College of Moorhead · Minnesota
Linked labs may be in-person or virtual; online courses are accepted only from U.S. regionally accredited institutions
source · concordiacollege.edu
“Linked labs may be either in-person or virtual.”
Saint Louis University · Missouri
Lab components not required for science prerequisites (handbook)
source · slu.edu
“* Laboratory components are not required for science courses.”
North Carolina Central University · North Carolina
Online courses are acceptable if the institution is accredited
source · nccu.edu
“Online courses are acceptable if the institution is accredited.”
Creighton University · Nebraska
Prerequisites may be taken online or in person
source · creighton.edu
“Courses can be taken online or in person.”
Ramapo College of New Jersey · New Jersey
Only in-person lectures and in-person labs are accepted
source · ramapo.edu
“Only in-person lectures and in person labs are accepted.”
Rutgers University-Camden · New Jersey
Online science courses with labs accepted
source · nursing.camden.rutgers.edu
“Online science courses with labs will be accepted (A&P I, A&P II, Microbiology, and Chemistry).”
Rutgers University-Newark · New Jersey
Courses and labs may be completed online
source · nursing.rutgers.edu
“The following courses and labs may be completed online and can be from multiple 2- or 4-year regionally accredited colleges.”
Adelphi University · New York
Science lab courses may be taken online only if previously approved
source · adelphi.edu
“Only previously approved science prerequisite courses with a lab component can be taken online. Contact the Office of University Admissions for more information.”
Binghamton University · New York
Prerequisites may be taken in person or online
source · binghamton.edu
“All courses must be taken for at least 3 semester credits. Required prerequisites may be taken in person or online at any accredited college or university.”
D'Youville University · New York
Online lab courses are not accepted
source · dyu.edu
“Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of C or better within the last ten (10) years of application to the program (note online lab courses are not accepted) : Human Anatomy with Lab (all body systems)”
Iona University · New York
Science labs must be in person
source · iona.edu
“*All sciences must include an in-person laboratory.”
Manhattanville University · New York
Accepted from accredited institutions but not advised; no Straighterline coursework
source · mville.edu
“We do not advise that you take coursework online, however, we can accept online pre-requisites as long as they were completed at an accredited institution and meet our grade, credit and content requirements.”
Mercy University · New York
Online labs are accepted only if taken between Spring 2020 and Spring 2022
source · mercy.edu
“Anatomy & physiology II with lab (4 credits) - We only accept labs taken online between Spring 2020 and Spring 2022”
Mount Saint Mary College-New York · New York
Online science courses are not accepted
source · msmc.edu
“*Online science courses not accepted.”
New York University · New York
Online prerequisites accepted except chemistry with lab, which must be in person
source · nursing.nyu.edu
“As of the 2022-2023 academic year and thereafter, all prerequisite courses may be taken online and will be accepted, except for chemistry with a lab . Chemistry with a lab must be taken in person beginning September 2022 and thereafter by applicants.”
Stony Brook University · New York
Online classes from accredited schools are acceptable
source · nursing.stonybrookmedicine.edu
“Your required pre-admission courses may be taken at any accredited college/university. Online classes are acceptable from accredited schools.”
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University · New York
Not accepted; labs must be wet labs
source · downstate.edu
“PLEASE NOTE: All required prerequisite science courses must have been completed within the past seven (7) years of the date expected entry into the program ( Any exceptions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the faculty of the College of Nursing ), and the lab must be completed in a wet lab ( Virtual / online labs are not accepted ).”
Wagner College · New York
Not accepted; lab sciences must be taken live
source · wagner.edu
“Resuming for Fall of 2023, all sciences that include labs MUST be taken live, online courses will no longer be accepted.”
Bushnell University · Oregon
Prerequisites may be taken in person or online
source · bushnell.edu
“Courses may be taken in person or online.”
DeSales University · Pennsylvania
Online prerequisites through DeSales Adult Studies and Portage Learning are accepted
source · desales.edu
“Additional prerequisite online coursework is approved for DeSales ABSN applicants via Portage Learning .”
Drexel University · Pennsylvania
Online courses accepted if taken at a regionally accredited college or university
source · drexel.edu
“Online courses can be accepted if they were taken at a regionally accredited college or university.”
Duquesne University · Pennsylvania
Online coursework accepted from most platforms, including Portage Learning; Sophia Learning not accepted
source · duq.edu
“Online coursework is acceptable from most platforms. For example, we do accept courses from Portage Learning, which offers all prerequisite courses required for the Second Degree program, but do not accept credit from Sophia Learning.”
Gwynedd Mercy University · Pennsylvania
In-person or online at-home kit labs accepted; virtual labs not accepted
source · gmercyu.edu
“Science courses must have included a lab component, which was completed in the classroom or online with a kit. Virtual labs are not accepted.”
Villanova University · Pennsylvania
Online courses from accredited institutions are acceptable
source · villanova.edu
“Online courses are acceptable from accredited institutions.”
University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Tennessee
Online courses accepted if from a regionally accredited institution
source · nursing.utk.edu
“Yes, as long as the course is from a regionally accredited institution.”
Texas Christian University · Texas
Science courses must include an in-person lab
source · harriscollege.tcu.edu
“*Science courses must be a minimum of 4 credit hours, include an in-person lab, and be completed within 5 years of the program start date.”
Eastern Mennonite University · Virginia
Online labs are accepted for microbiology
source · emu.edu
“One microbiology course (must include a lab; online labs are accepted)”
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