Accelerated BSN · California

Concordia University-Irvine

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) · Irvine, CA · school's own site

ActiveHybridlast verified Oct 2026
Next application deadline
Rolling admission
Spring 2027 start (Classes begin January 2027) · starts Jan 11, 2027
source · cui.edu
“October 1, 2026 (for Irvine on-ground campus)”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
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Program length
15 months
Format
HybridOn campus in Irvine; hybrid (online coursework, in-person labs/exams) in Rancho Cucamonga
Start
Spring, Summer, Fall
Admission GPA
3.0
Entrance exam
Not published
Prereqs expire after
5 yearsScience prerequisites within 5 years of intended admission term; Human Nutrition within 7 years

Prerequisites

The courses Concordia Irvine says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.

  1. 01
    General ChemistryChemistry (Chemistry 1 with lab) · CHE 221Within 5 years of intended admission term. Code/units from catalog.
    source · cui.edu
    “Chemistry** (with lab)”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeB-
  2. 02
    Anatomy (standalone)Human Anatomy (with lab) · BIO 246Catalog names this Anatomy and Physiology I with lab. Within 5 years.
    source · cui.edu
    “Human Anatomy** (with lab)”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeB-
  3. 03
    Physiology (standalone)Human Physiology (with lab) · BIO 247Catalog names this Anatomy and Physiology II with lab. Within 5 years.
    source · cui.edu
    “Human Physiology** (with lab)”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeB-
  4. 04
    MicrobiologyMicrobiology (with lab) · BIO 351Within 5 years.
    source · cui.edu
    “Microbiology** (with lab)”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeB-
  5. 05
    NutritionHuman Nutrition · KIN 306Within 7 years of intended admission term.
    source · cui.edu
    “Human Nutrition#”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    min gradeC
  6. 06
    StatisticsStatistics – Mathematics · MTH 265AP Statistics score 5 accepted.
    source · cui.edu
    “Statistics – Mathematics”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    labnomin gradeC
  7. 07
    General PsychologyGeneral Psychology · PSY 101AP Psychology 3+ accepted.
    source · cui.edu
    “General Psychology”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    labnomin gradeC
  8. 08
    Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentLifespan Developmental Psychology (birth to death) · PSY 320
    source · cui.edu
    “Lifespan Developmental Psychology (birth to death)”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    labnomin gradeC
  9. 09
    Communication / Public SpeakingOral Communication · COM 111 or COM 216Small Group Communication is not approved.
    source · cui.edu
    “Oral Communication++”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    labnomin gradeC
  10. 10
    English CompositionWritten Communication · WRT 102AP English Language score 5 accepted.
    source · cui.edu
    “Written Communication”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    labnomin gradeC
  11. 11
    SociologyIntroduction to Sociology or Cultural Anthropology · SOC 101 or ANT 210
    source · cui.edu
    “Introduction to Sociology or Cultural Anthropology”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    labnomin gradeC
  12. 12
    Religion / TheologyFoundations of Christian Theology · NTHL 101Must be completed at Concordia after acceptance; 100% online. Not needed before applying.
    source · cui.edu
    “NTHL 101: Foundations of Christian Theology+”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    labno
  13. 13
    Religion / TheologyNew Testament · NTHL 202Must be completed at Concordia after acceptance; 100% online.
    source · cui.edu
    “NTHL 202: New Testament+”
    https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
    labno
Minimum prerequisite grades
Prerequisite GPA 3.0; C or better in non-science prerequisites; B- or better in science prerequisites
source · cui.edu
“Prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of B (3.0) or higher and a “C” or better must be earned in each course, except the science courses (see below).”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
In-progress prerequisites
Up to three prerequisites may be in progress at the application deadline
Program page: finish remaining prerequisites after applying and send an updated transcript.
source · catalog.cui.edu
“A maximum of three in-progress courses are allowed by the application deadline.”
https://catalog.cui.edu/programs/BS_ABSN_NUSB/admission-requirements-hqO1c · tier 1

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Do prerequisites expire?

Course recency
Science prerequisites within 5 years of intended admission term; Human Nutrition within 7 years
Nutrition 7-year limit from the page key: '# Must be completed within 7 years of intended admission term.'
source · cui.edu
“Each science prerequisite class with lab must be completed with a grade of “B-” or higher, and must have been completed within the last five years of the intended admission term.”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Science repeats
Only two of the four science prerequisites may be repeated, once each
source · cui.edu
“Of the four science prerequisite courses, only two of them can be repeated once.”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1

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GPA and grades

Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0
Catalog defines cumulative GPA as bachelor degree plus classes taken after degree completion.
source · cui.edu
“Minimum required cumulative GPA is 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Cumulative GPA refers to the combination of all college-level coursework from all institutions attended.”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
cui.edu

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Is there an entrance exam?

Entrance exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
cui.edu

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Where can courses be taken?

Community college courses
Accepted; page lists approved California community colleges and allows any regionally accredited institution
source · cui.edu
“With the exception of NTHL 101 and NTHL 202, you may transfer prerequisite units from any regionally accredited institution.*”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
AP credit
AP English Language (5) for Written Communication, AP Psychology (3+) for General Psychology, AP Statistics (5) for Statistics
Chart dated 3/22/24, effective Fall 2024. CLEP not addressed.
source · cui.edu
“AP: Psychology 3, 4 or 5 PSY 101 (3) Introduction to Psychology”
https://www.cui.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/ABSN_APChart-_FA24.pdf · tier 1
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
cui.edu
Pass/fail Not published. Confirm with the school.
cui.edu

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Application deadlines and start dates

Upcoming cycles Concordia Irvine publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.

Spring 2027 start (Classes begin January 2027) · IrvineRolling admissionstarts Jan 11, 2027Application review starts July 2026 (no day printed). Start date taken from 'Next Start January 11, 2027'; not stated per campus. Deadlines on weekends/holidays move to next business day.
source · cui.edu
“October 1, 2026 (for Irvine on-ground campus)”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Spring 2027 start (Classes begin January 2027) · Rancho CucamongaRolling admissionApplication review starts July 2026. Classes begin January 2027; exact day for hybrid campus not confirmed (Next Start listed as January 11, 2027).
source · cui.edu
“November 15, 2026 (for Rancho Cucamonga hybrid campus)”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Summer 2027 start (Classes begin May 2027) · IrvineRolling admissionApplication review starts November 2026; classes begin May 2027 (no day printed).
source · cui.edu
“March 1, 2027 (for Irvine on-ground campus)”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Summer 2027 start (Classes begin May 2027) · Rancho CucamongaRolling admissionApplication review starts November 2026; classes begin May 2027 (no day printed).
source · cui.edu
“March 15, 2027 (for Rancho Cucamonga hybrid campus)”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Fall 2027 start (Classes begin August 2027) · IrvineRolling admissionPage says application review starts March 2026, which is likely a typo for March 2027; ambiguous. Classes begin August 2027 (no day printed).
source · cui.edu
“June 1, 2027 (for Irvine on-ground campus)”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Fall 2027 start (Classes begin August 2027) · Rancho CucamongaRolling admissionReview start listed as March 2026 (likely typo). Classes begin August 2027.
source · cui.edu
“July 9, 2027 (for Rancho Cucamonga hybrid campus)”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Application route
Concordia online application portal (not NursingCAS)
source · cui.edu
“Submit an application to the ABSN program using the online application portal .”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1

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Cost

Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.

Tuition
$1,010 per unit; 59 units
source · cui.edu
“$1,010/Unit”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Application fee
$50 (non-refundable)
Checklist Rev. 11/6/2023.
source · cui.edu
“$ 50 Application Fee”
https://www.cui.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/absn_application_checklist_new_applicant_2023.pdf · tier 1

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Other requirements

What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.

Degree requirement
Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or at least 65 non-nursing college credits
Max 75 units transferable. FAQ also mentions IGETC, CSU Breadth, or ADT.
source · cui.edu
“ABSN applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in any discipline or a minimum of 65 non-nursing college credits from a regionally accredited institution.”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Interview
Required, by invitation; Spark Hire video interview
Failing to complete the interview is treated as withdrawal.
source · cui.edu
“Admission interviews are required and by invitation only.”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Personal statement
2-4 pages, typed, double-spaced
source · catalog.cui.edu
“Statement of intent / personal essay (all essay questions must be answered and the statement should be at least 2 pages [maximum of 4 pages], typewritten, and double-spaced).”
https://catalog.cui.edu/programs/BS_ABSN_NUSB/admission-requirements-hqO1c · tier 1
Letters of recommendation
2
source · cui.edu
“Letters of Recommendation (2 required):”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
CNA
Not required; CNA listed as one example of qualifying patient care experience
source · cui.edu
“Examples include (but not limited to): Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) COPE Health Scholar/Clinical Care Extender, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Assistant (back office), Home Health Aide, and Physical Therapy (PT) Aide.”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Patient care hours
100 hours strongly recommended, not required
Same page's FAQ says 'A minimum of 75 hours of qualifying patient care experiences are required.' Catalog says not required but highly recommended. A Healthcare Hours Verification Form is on the checklist.
source · cui.edu
“Completion of a minimum of 100 hours of qualifying patient care experiences is strongly recommended, but not required.”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
International students
Not currently accepted
source · cui.edu
“The ABSN program is currently not accepting international students.”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
English proficiency
TOEFL 100+ for degrees from non-English-speaking countries
Not required with a U.S. degree or two years at a U.S. regionally accredited school.
source · cui.edu
“All students who have completed their bachelor's degree in non-English speaking countries must achieve a TOEFL score of 100 or higher to apply to the ABSN Program.”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Clinical hours
765 hours in Orange and Los Angeles counties
source · cui.edu
“Whether you choose the on-campus or hybrid format, you’ll complete 765 hours of clinical practice.”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1

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Good to know

What the school says about the program that is not a requirement: how it selects, how many it admits, what to expect.

Format
On campus in Irvine; hybrid (online coursework, in-person labs/exams) in Rancho Cucamonga
Irvine is fully on campus.
source · cui.edu
“Hybrid (online coursework with in-person labs) in Rancho Cucamonga, California”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Start terms
Spring, Summer, Fall
Rolling admission; applications reviewed as completed.
source · cui.edu
“The ABSN program admits students three times per year: Spring, Summer, and Fall terms.”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1
Transfer unit cap
Maximum 75 transfer units
source · cui.edu
“Students will be able to transfer a maximum of seventy-five (75) units total from a previous degree, including prerequisite courses.”
https://www.cui.edu/program/accelerated-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-absn/ · tier 1

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Sources

Every page we read for Concordia Irvine, with when we last checked it. Tier 1 is the program's own pages; tier 2 the nursing school's general pages; tier 3 university-wide pages.

  1. Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
    tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
  2. https://www.cui.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/ABSN_APChart-_FA24.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026
  3. BS_ABSN_RCM Program | Concordia University Irvine Catalog
    tier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
  4. BS_ABSN_RCM Program | Concordia University Irvine Catalog
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
  5. https://www.cui.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/absn_application_checklist_new_applicant_2023.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026
  6. Connect with an Admissions Counselor - Concordia University Irvine
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
  7. Enduring Questions & Ideas - Concordia University Irvine
    tier 2 · faq · checked Oct 15, 2026
  8. Cost & Aid - Concordia University Irvine
    tier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 15, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
  • Patient care hours: program page says 100 hours strongly recommended but not required, while its FAQ says a minimum of 75 hours is required.
  • Fall 2027 application review start listed as March 2026, likely a typo for March 2027.
  • Program page lists Human Anatomy and Human Physiology; catalog lists Anatomy and Physiology I and II.
  • Exact start days for Summer and Fall 2027 not published; Spring next start January 11, 2027 not specified by campus.
  • Online application portal URL not given in page text.

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