University of Bridgeport
Accelerated Nursing Program (ABSN) · Bridgeport, CT · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses University of Bridgeport says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01Anatomy & Physiology IAnatomy & Physiology I · BIOL113All science courses must be at least 4 credits and include a lab (supplemental form). The guide says A&P I must be completed before the deadline.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC+ - 02Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy & Physiology II · BIOL114
source · bridgeport.edu
“Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC+ - 03General ChemistryIntroductory Chemistry · CHEM113The supplemental form names this 'General Chemistry I'.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Introductory Chemistry | 4 |”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC+ - 04MicrobiologyMicrobiology · BIOL106Conflict: the admissions guide lists Microbiology at 4 credits and says all science courses must be at least 4 credits with a lab. The requirements page lists 3.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Microbiology | 3 |”
credits3labrequiredmin gradeC+ - 05College AlgebraIntroduction to College Algebra and Statistics · MATH103The guide calls this 'Introduction to College Algebra'.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Introduction to College Algebra and Statistics | 3 |”
credits3labnomin gradeC+ - 06StatisticsStatistics · MATH203
source · bridgeport.edu
“Statistics | 3 |”
credits3labnomin gradeC+ - 07English CompositionEnglish Composition · ENG101No minimum grade is stated for non-math/science courses.
source · bridgeport.edu
“English Composition | 3 |”
credits3labno - 08General PsychologyIntroduction to Psychology · PSYC103
source · bridgeport.edu
“Introduction to Psychology | 3 |”
credits3labno - 09Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentLifespan Development · PSYC205
source · bridgeport.edu
“Lifespan Development | 3 |”
credits3labno - 10SociologyPrinciples of Sociology · SOCI101
source · bridgeport.edu
“Principles of Sociology | 3 |”
credits3labno - 11NutritionNutrition · HSCI 230Listed as an ABSN prerequisite in the guide. The requirements page only says 'HSCI 230 can be transferred in as a pre-requisite course' and omits it from its table, so whether it must be done before entry is unclear.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Nutrition (ABSN) 3 credits”
credits3
Minimum grade in math and science prerequisites
C+
The guide also lists Microbiology and Statistics among the courses needing C+. No minimum grade is stated for the non-science prerequisites.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Applicants must achieve a "C+" or better in all Math and Science courses (including but not limited to Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Chemistry, and Algebra)”
Prerequisites in progress at application
Up to 3 prerequisites may be outstanding at application; all must be done before the first day of class
Conflict: the supplemental application says math and science prerequisites must be completed by the application term deadline, and that applications without ALL prerequisites are pushed forward one term. The guide also says Anatomy & Physiology I must be completed before the deadline.
source · bridgeport.edu
“All pre-requisites must be completed prior to the start of the first day of the first semester. At the time of application, only 3 pre-requisites may be outstanding or in progress.”
Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error
Do prerequisites expire?
Math/science recency
Within 7 years before applying
source · bridgeport.edu
“Math and science coursework must be completed within seven years prior to applying to the ABSN Program.”
Prerequisite repeats
No more than 2 prerequisite repeats / grades below C+
Another passage limits this to 'math and science prerequisite retakes'.
source · bridgeport.edu
“No more than 2 nursing prerequisite repeats are allowed due to a course grade below a C+. If you are repeating a prerequisite because your initial grade was below a C+, this is only allowed 2 times. If you have earned more than 2 grades below a C+ for any of the required prerequisites, you are ineligible to apply.”
Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error
GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0 from all institutions attended
The supplemental form requires this GPA by the application term deadline.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Minimum cumulative Quality Point Ratio (QPR) of 3.0 from all institutions attended in order to apply to the ABSN program.”
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error
Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam
Not required (no TEAS)
source · bridgeport.edu
“The TEAS test is not required for admission to the ABSN program.”
Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error
Where can courses be taken?
CLEP
CLEP accepted with scores of 51 or higher
CLEP and AP reports must be received by the application term deadline.
source · bridgeport.edu
“CLEP scores must be noted, and official documentation MUST be sent to the Admissions Office. Only scores of 51 or higher are accepted.”
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
Community college courses Not published. Confirm with the school.
Pass/fail courses Not published. Confirm with the school.
Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error
Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles University of Bridgeport publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
January (Spring) start · Bridgeport, CTRolling admissionstarts October 1Priority deadline printed as October 1 with no year (guide is labeled 2026-2027). Admissions are rolling; once a class fills, applications roll to the next class.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Priority deadline for application is October 1 for the January start and January 20 for the May start.”
May (Summer) start · Bridgeport, CTRolling admissionstarts October 1Priority deadline printed as January 20 with no year (guide is labeled 2026-2027). The supplemental form lists this as 'Summer (App deadline 1/20)'. Admissions are rolling.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Priority deadline for application is October 1 for the January start and January 20 for the May start.”
Application system Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“University of Bridgeport online application (not NursingCAS)” vs “University of Bridgeport online application plus School of Nursing supplemental application”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error
Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Application fee
None
This is a university-wide admissions FAQ statement.
source · bridgeport.edu
“No — there is no fee to apply to University of Bridgeport.”
Academic scholarships
None for ABSN; financial aid and payment plans available
Current UB students cannot apply merit or academic scholarships to the ABSN.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Accelerated BSN and ADN Program: While there are no academic scholarships for these programs,”
Scholarships
No academic/merit scholarships for ABSN
Financial aid and payment plans are available.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Please note: If you are a current UB student applying to the ABSN program, no merit/academic based scholarships can be applied to the ABSN program.”
Tuition Not published. Confirm with the school.
Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error
Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior bachelor's degree
Conferred BS/BA from a fully accredited institution, by the application term deadline
The admissions requirements page says 'A conferred BS/BA degree from a fully accredited Academic Institution'.
source · bridgeport.edu
“A conferred BA/BS degree is a REQUIREMENT for the Accelerated BSN Program by the application term deadline.”
Essay
Required; maximum 200 words
Prompt: 'Write a short thank you note to a person you have not yet thanked and would like to acknowledge.' The essay is scored on spelling, grammar, completeness, appropriateness of content and writing ability.
source · bridgeport.edu
“The essay may not exceed 200 words, and it should be double-spaced, and completed in 12-point font.”
Recommendations
2 professional recommendation forms
Forms must come in a sealed envelope with the referrer's signature across the closure, or be emailed by the recommender to admit@bridgeport.edu. Letters are not encouraged.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Two (2) professional/work recommendations from a professor/teacher/instructor or an employer/supervisor are required for an admissions decision.”
Healthcare experience
Not required; may earn additional consideration
Relevant work and volunteer experience may earn further admissions consideration.
source · bridgeport.edu
“While experience is not required, applicants to the School of Nursing may find it beneficial to volunteer within the healthcare field.”
- School of Nursing supplemental application, including the Prerequisite Completion Form and the Academic History Form.
source · bridgeport.edu
“School of Nursing Supplemental Application Form”
- Official high school/GED transcripts.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Official high school/GED Transcripts”
- If accepted: background check, drug testing, annual physical and immunizations.
source · bridgeport.edu
“I hereby agree that, if accepted, I will submit to and comply with drug testing and a confidential background check.”
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
CNA certification Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Not required; optional to report” vs “Optional; certifications such as CNA may be listed”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
International students Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Not eligible” vs “Not open to international students”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error
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, full-time
The program page cites an EduMed ranking for 'Best Online Accelerated BSN Programs'. However, the guide describes the program as on-campus, with courses Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.
source · bridgeport.edu
“On-Campus • Full-Time Accelerated”
Start terms
January (Spring) and May (Summer)
Each cohort admits a maximum of 30 students.
source · bridgeport.edu
“Accelerated BSN Program: Each session (January or May), a maximum of 30 ABSN students are accepted into the School of Nursing.”
Maximum transfer credits
64
source · bridgeport.edu
“Though the maximum number of transfer credits accepted into the ABSN is 64, the progression of clinical work is expected to take 4 full semesters.”
General education waiver
Missing gen ed courses such as Fine Arts and a 2nd Humanity are waived
source · bridgeport.edu
“Missing General Education courses will be waived (i.e. Fine Arts and a 2nd Humanity).”
Clinical travel
Personal transportation required; up to 75 miles
source · bridgeport.edu
“Students may be expected to travel up to 75 miles to a clinical site.”
Reapplication Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“No limit on the number of applications” vs “No limit on reapplications”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error
Sources
Every page we read for University of Bridgeport, 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.
- Accelerated Nursing Program in CT | University of Bridgeporttier 1 · program page · checked Oct 13, 2026
- Electrical Engineering Programs in CT | University of Bridgeporttier 1 · program page · checked Oct 13, 2026
- https://www.bridgeport.edu/files/docs/academics/schools-colleges/school-of-nursing/nursing-admissions-guide.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 13, 2026PDF text truncated (19 pages)
- ABSN Requirements | University of Bridgeporttier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 13, 2026
- Admissions | University of Bridgeporttier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 13, 2026
- https://www.bridgeport.edu/files/docs/onesheets/absn-onesheet.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 13, 2026
- Cost and Financial Aid | University of Bridgeporttier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 13, 2026
- Academic Catalog | University of Bridgeporttier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 13, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- Prerequisite timing conflicts. The requirements page allows up to 3 prerequisites outstanding at application, with all done by the first day of class. The supplemental form requires math and science prerequisites to be complete by the application term deadline.
- Microbiology credits conflict: 3 credits on the requirements page versus 4 credits in the guide, which also says all sciences must be at least 4 credits with a lab.
- It is unclear whether Nutrition (HSCI 230) must be completed before entry or can be taken at UB. It is listed in the guide but not in the requirements page table.
- No years are printed for the priority deadlines (October 1 and January 20) or for the start dates.
- The program page says clinicals begin in the fall semester; the guide says they begin in the second semester.
- The program page cites an 'online' accelerated BSN ranking, but the guide describes an on-campus, full-time program.
- Tuition for the ABSN is not published on the provided pages.
- Is Nutrition (HSCI 230) required? The admissions guide lists it as an ABSN prerequisite, but the program admissions page omits it from its list.
- Is Microbiology 3 credits (program admissions page) or 4 credits with a lab (admissions guide)?
- Must prerequisites be complete by the application term deadline (guide), or may up to 3 be outstanding until program start (program page)?
- Are October 1 and January 20 priority or hard deadlines, given rolling admission? The cycle year is not printed.
- The program page cites an 'online' ABSN ranking, while the guide describes an on-campus program. Is any part of the didactic content delivered online?
- Two readings of the page disagreed on uses_nursingcas: University of Bridgeport online application (not NursingCAS) | University of Bridgeport online application plus School of Nursing supplemental application.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on cna: Not required; optional to report | Optional; certifications such as CNA may be listed.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on other: Not eligible | Not open to international students.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on other: No limit on the number of applications | No limit on reapplications.
Something wrong here? Report an error
ABSNcheck summarizes requirements that schools publish on their own websites, with a link to each source and the date we last verified it. Schools change requirements, sometimes contradict themselves, and make individual decisions. Results show whether you meet published minimums; they are not an admission decision or a guarantee, and are not official advice from any school. Always confirm requirements with each program before you apply or enroll in a course.
Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it, usually within 72 hours.