Accelerated BSN · Massachusetts

Elms College

Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing · Chicopee, MA · school's own site

Activelast verified Oct 2026
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Rolling admission
Rolling admission
source · elms.edu
“Elms College has a rolling admission policy for Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing candidates. This means there’s no deadline, and there’s no application fee .”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
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Program length
20 months
Format
Not published
Start
Curriculum plan begins in the first-yea…Curriculum plan begins in the first-year fall semester
Admission GPA
3.23.2 with a bachelor's or higher degree; 3.4 with an associate degree
Entrance exam
Not published
Prereqs expire after
Not published

Prerequisites

The courses Elms College 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
    Anatomy & Physiology IHuman Anatomy and Physiology I
    source · elms.edu
    “Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits, includes lab)”
    https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeB-
  2. 02
    Anatomy & Physiology IIHuman Anatomy and Physiology II
    source · elms.edu
    “Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits, includes lab)”
    https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeB-
  3. 03
    MicrobiologyMicrobiology
    source · elms.edu
    “Microbiology (4 credits, includes lab)”
    https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeB-
  4. 04
    General ChemistryChemistryThe type of chemistry is not specified.
    source · elms.edu
    “Chemistry (4 credits, includes lab)”
    https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeB-
  5. 05
    Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentHuman Growth and Development
    source · elms.edu
    “Human Growth and Development (3 credits)”
    https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
    credits3min gradeB-
  6. 06
    General PsychologyIntroduction to Psychology
    source · elms.edu
    “Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)”
    https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
    credits3min gradeB-
  7. credits3min gradeB-
  8. credits3min gradeB-
  9. 09
    English CompositionEnglishRequired only for applicants with an associate degree.
    source · elms.edu
    “English (6 credits)*”
    https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
    credits6min gradeB-
  10. 10
    Humanities / Fine Arts / LiteratureArtRequired only for applicants with an associate degree.
    source · elms.edu
    “Art (3 credits)*”
    https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
    credits3min gradeB-
  11. 11
    History / GovernmentHistoryRequired only for applicants with an associate degree.
    source · elms.edu
    “History (3 credits)*”
    https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
    credits3min gradeB-
Minimum prerequisite grade
B-
source · elms.edu
“In addition to the required application materials, the following prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "B-":”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1

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Do prerequisites expire?

Course age limit Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades

Minimum GPA for admission
3.2 with a bachelor's or higher degree; 3.4 with an associate degree
source · elms.edu
“Minimum grade point average (GPA) for admission: 3.2 GPA for candidates with a baccalaureate or higher degree and 3.4 GPA for candidates with an associate degree.”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?

Entrance exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Where can courses be taken?

Online lab policy Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Pass/fail courses Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Credit by exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates

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

Rolling admissionRolling admissionNo deadline per the admissions page. The curriculum plan begins with 'First Year – Fall', suggesting a fall start, but no start date is printed.
source · elms.edu
“Elms College has a rolling admission policy for Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing candidates. This means there’s no deadline, and there’s no application fee .”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
Application route
Elms Application or Common Application (NursingCAS not mentioned)
source · elms.edu
“Fill out the Elms Application or the Common Application .”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · 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.

Application fee
No application fee
source · elms.edu
“This means there’s no deadline, and there’s no application fee .”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
Accelerated Nursing Scholarship
$8,000–$10,000 per academic year for students with exceptional academic records
source · elms.edu
“This award can range from $8,000 to $10,000 per academic year for students with exceptional academic records.”
https://www.elms.edu/financial-aid/ · tier 1
Accelerated Nursing Scholarships
$8,000–$10,000 per academic year for students with exceptional academic records
source · elms.edu
“This award can range from $8,000 to $10,000 per academic year for students with exceptional academic records.”
https://www.elms.edu/financial-aid/ · tier 1
Tuition Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements

What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.

Prior degree
Associate, bachelor's, or higher degree in a non-nursing major, from an accredited college or university
Associate degree holders are eligible, but they need a higher GPA and extra courses.
source · elms.edu
“Candidates must already hold an associate’s, baccalaureate, or higher degree in a non-nursing major, and complete all entry requirements.”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/ · tier 1
Interview
Only if requested by the nursing review committee
Listed among the optional documents.
source · elms.edu
“Personal interview (if requested by nursing review committee).”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
Personal statement
Optional
Listed under 'You can also choose to submit the following optional documents'.
source · elms.edu
“Personal Statement that describes why you are an excellent candidate and how the program will facilitate your career goals.”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
Letters of recommendation
Optional
Listed under the optional documents.
source · elms.edu
“Letter(s) of Recommendation”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
Prior nursing program dismissal
Not eligible if dismissed (or withdrawn pending dismissal) from another nursing program for academic or clinical reasons
source · elms.edu
“Students are not eligible for admission to the Elms College Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing Program if they have been dismissed for academic or clinical reasons, or withdrawn pending such dismissal, from another nursing program.”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
Proof of high school completion
Required (transcript, diploma copy, or GED)
source · elms.edu
“Submit proof of high school completion (official transcript or a copy/photo of your diploma or GED).”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/admissions-requirements/ · tier 1
CNA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Healthcare experience Not published. Confirm with the school.
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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.

Start term
Curriculum plan begins in the first-year fall semester
Inferred from the curriculum plan. No start term is explicitly stated.
source · elms.edu
“FIRST YEAR-FALL”
https://www.elms.edu/school-of-nursing/bachelor-science-programs/accelerated-second-degree-in-nursing/ · tier 1
Delivery format Not published. Confirm with the school.
elms.edu

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Sources

Every page we read for Elms College, 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 Second Degree in Nursing - Elms College
    tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
  2. Admission Requirements - Elms College
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
  3. Visit Elms College - Elms College
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
  4. Tuition & Financial Aid - Elms College
    tier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 15, 2026
  5. RN-BSN FAQ - Elms College
    tier 2 · faq · checked Oct 15, 2026
  6. Privacy Policy - Elms College
    tier 3 · policy · checked Oct 15, 2026
  7. https://www.elms.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Undergraduate-Course-Catalog-2023-2025.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026
    PDF text truncated (181 pages)
  8. https://www.elms.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Undergraduate-Course-Catalog_2025-2027_update.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026
    PDF text truncated (202 pages)
Open questions we're still checking
  • Delivery format (in-person vs. online coursework) and campus location are not stated on the program pages.
  • Tuition for the accelerated program is not published on the provided pages.
  • It is unclear whether the GPA minimum is cumulative across all coursework or based on the degree-conferring institution only.
  • The start term is not explicitly stated; the curriculum plan begins in a fall semester.
  • No course recency limit, entrance exam, pass/fail, or online-lab policy is stated.
  • It is not stated whether prerequisites must be complete before applying or before starting.
  • The delivery format (in person vs. online coursework) is not stated.
  • The start term is not explicitly stated (the curriculum plan begins in the fall).
  • The type of chemistry accepted (general, organic, or biochemistry) is not specified.
  • No course age limit, entrance exam, or repeat policy is published.
  • Whether prerequisites must be complete before applying or before starting is not stated.

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