University of North Georgia
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Track · Gainesville, GA · Visit school's site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
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Prerequisites
The courses University of North Georgia says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01English CompositionEnglishcredits6labno
- 02College AlgebraMATH 1111 or higher · MATH 1111The transfer list accepts MATH 1111, 1113, 1450, or 1501.credits3labno
- 03General ChemistryLab Science Sequence (chemistry, biology, or physics two-course sequence) · CHEM 1151K & 1152KOnly one sequence is required; chemistry, biology, or physics sequences are accepted. Listed for core-complete transfer students into the BSN program.labrequired
- 04MicrobiologyMicrobiology · BIOL 2260KFrom the transfer-student prerequisite list.labrequired
- 05Anatomy & Physiology IAnatomy and Physiology I · BIOL 2251KFrom the transfer-student prerequisite list.labrequired
- 06Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy and Physiology II · BIOL 2252KFrom the transfer-student prerequisite list.labrequired
- 07StatisticsStatistics · MATH 1401From the transfer-student prerequisite list.labno
- 08General PsychologyPSYC 1101, SOCI 1101, or PSYC 2103 · PSYC 1101Alternatives: SOCI 1101 (sociology) or PSYC 2103 (human growth & development).
Minimum prerequisite grade
C
This sentence appears in the Traditional Track section. Whether it also applies to the Accelerated Track is not stated explicitly.
Prerequisites in progress
Prerequisites must be completed before the first nursing course
Sources for this section (10)
- “Students are required to have a grade of "C" or higher in all core curriculum and nursing prerequisites.”ung.edu · tier 1
- “All core and nursing prerequisite requirements must be completed prior to starting your first nursing course in the BSN program.”ung.edu · tier 1
- “2026-2027 Bachelor Seeking, Off-Campus, Dahlonega & Gainesville Campus Tuition $5,790 $21,780 $22,440 Fees $1,180 $1,180 $1,180”ung.edu · tier 3
- “92.54% of graduates pass the NCLEX their first time *2025 Program Outcomes”ung.edu · tier 1
- “International students will still need to show proficiency in English through a testing option of TOEFL or Accuplacer, or completion of ENGL 1101 & ENGL 1102.”catalog.ung.edu · tier 2
- “Post-baccalaureate students who do not have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and whose degree was awarded more than 3 years prior to the application deadline, may take or repeat all 20 hours of required Area D and F sciences by the application deadline. Once complete, a new program admissions GPA will be calculated using only required science coursework.”catalog.ung.edu · tier 2
- “For Accelerated BSN students, up to five credit hours may be granted from previous bachelor’s degree pending approval from the Department of Nursing.”catalog.ung.edu · tier 2
- “Many clinical agencies used by the University of North Georgia Nursing Program require background checks and drug screening of nursing students to ensure the safety of the patients and to meet agency regulatory requirements. Students accepted to the BSN program will receive information and instructions for obtaining this service and will be required to order/schedule screenings in sufficient time for it to be reviewed and approved by the agency prior to starting the nursing program. Every effort is made to limit the cost of this requirement by encouraging the use of one company; however, the cost of all required screenings is the responsibility of the student.”ung.edu · tier 1
- “Application Fee (Undergraduate) | $40.00”ung.edu · tier 3
- “UNG launched its accelerated BSN in January 2023 and is currently teaching its third cohort, with the fourth cohort beginning in January 2026. "In just a few short years, this program has grown from an initial cohort of 19 students into one of the most sought-after and respected nursing programs in the country," Dr. Heather Harris, department head of nursing, said.”ung.edu · tier 1
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Do prerequisites expire?
Course attempt limits
One opportunity to repeat a nursing course; failure or withdrawal from two nursing courses results in dismissal, with no reapplication
Course age limit Not published. Confirm with the school.
Sources for this section (2)
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- “Spring semester – August 15”ung.edu · tier 1
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GPA and grades
Minimum GPA for admission
3.00
The FAQ specifies a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
Science GPA
With a GPA below 3.00 and a degree more than 3 years old, the admissions GPA may be recalculated from required sciences only
Sources for this section (2)
- “Minimum GPA of 3.0”ung.edu · tier 1
- “Post-baccalaureate students who do not have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and whose degree was awarded more than 3 years prior to the application deadline, may take or repeat all 20 hours of required Area D and F sciences by the application deadline. Once complete, a new program admissions GPA will be calculated using only required science coursework.”catalog.ung.edu · tier 2
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam
HESI A2: minimum 75% cumulative score and minimum 66% in each subsection
Must be taken within twelve months before the application deadline. Limited to twice per calendar year, with at least six weeks between attempts.
Sources for this section (1)
- “HESI A2 Entrance Exam”ung.edu · tier 1
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Where can courses be taken?
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
Pass/fail courses Not published. Confirm with the school.
Credit by exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
Sources for this section (3)
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles University of North Georgia publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Spring startRolling admissionListed under 'Accelerated Track – Application deadline' with 'Rolling acceptance'. No year printed. This is the nursing program deadline; university admission deadlines are separate and are not given on these pages.
Application route
No NursingCAS. Apply to UNG via GA Futures, then submit the ABSN application in BannerWeb
Sources for this section (2)
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Tuition
$5,790 in-state or $21,780 out-of-state for two full-time semesters (2026-27), plus $1,180 in fees
The school's figure for a fall and a spring. The track runs four semesters.
Application fee
$40 undergraduate application fee (non-refundable)
Program costs beyond tuition (Spring 2024)
About $4,171 total ($2,239 / $479 / $980 / $473 across four semesters)
Labeled 'Approximate BSN program costs in addition to Tuition and fees (Spring 2024)'. These figures may be dated.
Sources for this section (3)
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree
Bachelor's or graduate degree in a non-nursing field from an accredited institution
The FAQ says the degree must be from an accredited college or university and refers to the catalog for international degrees.
Prior nursing program
Students unsuccessful in another nursing program are ineligible
University admission first
Must be unconditionally admitted to UNG before applying to nursing
English proficiency
International students: TOEFL or Accuplacer, or completion of ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102
Background check
Background check and drug screening required before starting; student pays the cost
- Transfer student orientation is required after acceptance.
- Immunization titers are required after acceptance.
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
Essays Not published. Confirm with the school.
Recommendations Not published. Confirm with the school.
CNA Not published. Confirm with the school.
Healthcare experience Not published. Confirm with the school.
Sources for this section (12)
- “Prior bachelor's or graduate degree in a non-nursing field”ung.edu · tier 1
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- “Students who were unsuccessful in another nursing program are not eligible to apply to the UNG nursing program.”ung.edu · tier 1
- “No, you must be unconditionally admitted to UNG in order to apply to the BSN Program.”ung.edu · tier 1
- “International students will still need to show proficiency in English through a testing option of TOEFL or Accuplacer, or completion of ENGL 1101 & ENGL 1102.”catalog.ung.edu · tier 2
- “Many clinical agencies used by the University of North Georgia Nursing Program require background checks and drug screening of nursing students to ensure the safety of the patients and to meet agency regulatory requirements. Students accepted to the BSN program will receive information and instructions for obtaining this service and will be required to order/schedule screenings in sufficient time for it to be reviewed and approved by the agency prior to starting the nursing program. Every effort is made to limit the cost of this requirement by encouraging the use of one company; however, the cost of all required screenings is the responsibility of the student.”ung.edu · tier 1
- “All transfer students are required to attend a transfer student orientation after acceptance.”ung.edu · tier 1
- “A titer is a blood test for antibodies and is required even if you are up-to-date on immunizations.”ung.edu · 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.
Clinical placement
Guaranteed clinical placement at Northeast Georgia Health System
NCLEX pass rate
92.54% first-time (2025 program outcomes)
Transfer credit
Up to 5 elective credit hours may be granted from the previous bachelor's degree, with Department of Nursing approval
Cohort size
Initial cohort of 19 (January 2023); fourth cohort begins January 2026
Sources for this section (4)
- “Guaranteed Placement Clinical education at Northeast Georgia Health System”ung.edu · tier 1
- “92.54% of graduates pass the NCLEX their first time *2025 Program Outcomes”ung.edu · tier 1
- “For Accelerated BSN students, up to five credit hours may be granted from previous bachelor’s degree pending approval from the Department of Nursing.”catalog.ung.edu · tier 2
- “UNG launched its accelerated BSN in January 2023 and is currently teaching its third cohort, with the fourth cohort beginning in January 2026. "In just a few short years, this program has grown from an initial cohort of 19 students into one of the most sought-after and respected nursing programs in the country," Dr. Heather Harris, department head of nursing, said.”ung.edu · tier 1
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Sources
Every page we read for University of North Georgia, 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 BSN Tracktier 1 · program page · checked Nov 12, 2026
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)tier 1 · program page · checked Nov 12, 2026
- Admissionstier 1 · how to apply · checked Nov 12, 2026
- Cadet Admissionstier 1 · how to apply · checked Nov 12, 2026
- https://ung.edu/nursing/_uploads/files/abbreviated-2026-2027-bsn-student-handbook.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Nov 12, 2026
- UNG Academic Catalogs - The University of North Georgiatier 3 · catalog · checked Nov 12, 2026
- Cost & Aidtier 1 · tuition · checked Nov 12, 2026
- Policy Administration - UNGtier 3 · policy · checked Nov 12, 2026
- BSN FAQstier 1 · how to apply · checked Nov 12, 2026
- https://ung.edu/cost-aid/financial-aid/estimated-costs-for-financial-aid.phptier 3 · tuition · checked Nov 13, 2026Page found by the Ops bot (gap fill, tuition); the quote was confirmed on it on 2026-11-13.
- https://catalog.ung.edu/preview_degree_planner.php?catoid=39&poid=7500tier 2 · catalog · checked Nov 13, 2026Page found by the Ops bot (gap fill, englishProficiency); the quote was confirmed on it on 2026-11-13.
- https://ung.edu/nursing/_uploads/files/abbreviated-2025-2026-bsn-student-handbook.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Nov 13, 2026Page found by the Ops bot (gap fill, backgroundCheck); the quote was confirmed on it on 2026-11-13.
- https://ung.edu/cost-aid/tuition/tuition-and-fee-estimator.phptier 3 · tuition · checked Nov 13, 2026Page found by the Ops bot (gap fill, applicationFee); the quote was confirmed on it on 2026-11-13.
- https://ung.edu/news/articles/2025/09/accelerated-bsn-ranks-no-5-nationally.phptier 1 · program page · checked Nov 13, 2026Page found by the Ops bot (gap fill, cohortSize); the quote was confirmed on it on 2026-11-13.
Open questions we're still checking
- Does the transfer-student prerequisite list (lab science sequence, microbiology, A&P I & II, statistics, psychology/sociology) apply to all ABSN applicants?
- Does the 'C or higher' prerequisite grade rule, stated in the Traditional Track section, apply to the Accelerated Track?
- Which courses satisfy the '12 credit hours of science' for ABSN applicants?
- No application open date or program start date is published; the 2026-2027 handbook PDF text contained no content.
- The transfer prerequisite course list is stated for core-complete transfer students to the BSN generally. It is unclear whether every course applies to ABSN applicants, who only need 12 science, 6 English and 3 math credits at application.
- The 'C or higher' prerequisite grade rule appears in the Traditional Track section; ABSN applicability is unconfirmed.
- The academic catalog and student handbook PDF content was not available. Science GPA, course age limits and repeat policies are not published.
- Application opening date and the exact spring start date are not published.
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