Accelerated BSN · Michigan

Madonna University

Accelerated BSN (ABSN) Program · Livonia, MI · school's own site

ActiveHybridlast verified Oct 2026
Next application deadline
Rolling admission
January start
source · absn.madonna.edu
“With three start dates per year in January, May, and August , our hybrid ABSN program is your fast-track path toward a rewarding new career.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/ · tier 1
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Free for your first 3 programs. We check every requirement on this page against your courses.
Program length
16 months
Format
HybridHybrid: online coursework plus experiential learning
Start
January, May, and AugustJanuary, May, and August (winter, summer, fall)
Admission GPA
3.03.0 for transfer students (60+ credits, no bachelor's); 2.8 for post-degree students (bachelor's holders)
Entrance exam
Not published
Prereqs expire after
Not published

Prerequisites

The courses Madonna University 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 · BIO 2450The plan of study lists a 3 s.h. lecture plus the BIO2450L lab at 1 s.h.
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “BIO 2450 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
    credits4
  2. 02
    Anatomy & Physiology IIHuman Anatomy and Physiology II · BIO 2460The plan of study lists a 3 s.h. lecture plus the BIO2460L lab at 1 s.h.
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “BIO 2460 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
    credits4
  3. 03
    PathophysiologyPathophysiology · BIO 3710
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “BIO 3710 | Pathophysiology | 3 |”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
    credits3
  4. 04
    General ChemistryIntro to Life Chemistry · CHM 1610Integrated organic and biochemical principles. The plan of study lists a 3 s.h. lecture plus the CHM1610L lab at 1 s.h.
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “CHM 1610 | Intro to Life Chemistry | 4 |”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
    credits4
  5. 05
    StatisticsProbability & Statistics · MTH 2350
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “MTH 2350 | Probability & Statistics | 4 |”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
    credits4
  6. 06
    NutritionGeneral Nutrition for the Health Professional · NFS 2220
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “NFS 2220 | General Nutrition for the Health Professional | 2 |”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
    credits2
  7. 07
    NutritionTherapeutic Nutrition for the Health Professional · NFS 2230This is a second nutrition course, in addition to NFS 2220.
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “NFS 2230 | Therapeutic Nutrition for the Health Professional | 2 |”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
    credits2
  8. 08
    General PsychologyIntro to Psychology · PSY 1010Prerequisite to PSY 2450.
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “PSY 1010 | Intro to Psychology (pre-req to PSY 2450) | 3 |”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
    credits3
  9. 09
    Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentLifespan Development Psychology · PSY 2450
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “PSY 2450 | Lifespan Development Psychology | 4 |”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
    credits4
  10. 10
    SociologyIntro to Sociology · SOC 1020
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “SOC 1020 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
    credits3
  11. 11
    English CompositionCollege Composition · WRT 1010
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “WRT 1010 | College Composition | 3 |”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
    credits3
  12. 12
    English CompositionCollege Composition II · WRT 1020This is a second composition course.
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “WRT 1020 | College Composition II | 3 |”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
    credits3
Where to take prerequisites
Prerequisites are offered at Madonna's Livonia campus and online
source · absn.madonna.edu
“When you're ready to begin your nursing prerequisites, Madonna University makes it convenient by offering courses on our Livonia campus and online.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
Prerequisites at Madonna
Admissible students can take outstanding prerequisites at Madonna's satellite/online tuition rate.
Prerequisites are offered on the Livonia campus and online.
source · absn.madonna.edu
“Students meeting Madonna University's Accelerated BSN program admissions requirements can complete outstanding nursing prerequisites at Madonna University's Undergraduate Domestic Satellite and Online Campus tuition rate.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
Minimum prerequisite grade Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Applying with prerequisites in progress Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Allowed; all prerequisites must be satisfied before the program starts” vs “You may apply with some prerequisites in progress; all must be satisfied before the program starts.”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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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 cumulative GPA for admission
3.0 for transfer students (60+ credits, no bachelor's); 2.8 for post-degree students (bachelor's holders)
Calculated on all undergraduate coursework.
source · absn.madonna.edu
“Have completed a minimum of 60 credits with a cumulative 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate coursework (for transfer students) or a confirmed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA from all undergraduate coursework (for post-degree students).”
https://absn.madonna.edu/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 Madonna University publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.

January startRolling admissionNo year or specific start day printed. Admission is described as rolling; the requirements page says students will be given deadlines before each start, but none are published.
source · absn.madonna.edu
“With three start dates per year in January, May, and August , our hybrid ABSN program is your fast-track path toward a rewarding new career.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/ · tier 1
May startRolling admissionNo year or specific start day printed. Application deadlines are not published.
source · absn.madonna.edu
“With three start dates per year in January, May, and August , our hybrid ABSN program is your fast-track path toward a rewarding new career.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/ · tier 1
August startRolling admissionNo year or specific start day printed. Application deadlines are not published.
source · absn.madonna.edu
“With three start dates per year in January, May, and August , our hybrid ABSN program is your fast-track path toward a rewarding new career.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/ · 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.

Prerequisite tuition rate
Admissible students can take outstanding prerequisites at Madonna's Undergraduate Domestic Satellite and Online Campus tuition rate
The rate itself is not printed.
source · absn.madonna.edu
“Students meeting Madonna University's Accelerated BSN program admissions requirements can complete outstanding nursing prerequisites at Madonna University's Undergraduate Domestic Satellite and Online Campus tuition rate.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
Tuition Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application fee Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements

What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.

Degree requirement
A bachelor's degree is not required; at least 60 non-nursing college credits, or a non-nursing bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
The program admits both transfer students (60+ credits) and post-degree students.
source · absn.madonna.edu
“If you have at least 60 non-nursing college credits or a non-nursing bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, you may be eligible for our ABSN program.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/ · tier 1
Letter of intent
Letter of intent to the College of Nursing and Health required
source · absn.madonna.edu
“Submit a letter of intent to the College of Nursing and Health.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
Healthcare experience
Not required
source · absn.madonna.edu
“Madonna doesn’t require prior healthcare or nursing experience to enroll in our hybrid Accelerated BSN program; however, every student must meet certain requirements before beginning the ABSN admission process, including completing ABSN prerequisites.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
Criminal background check
Required
source · absn.madonna.edu
“Complete a criminal background check.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
  • University application plus all official transcripts.
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “Complete an application to the university and submit all official transcripts of coursework.”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
  • Nursing support courses can be completed after starting the ABSN curriculum.
    source · absn.madonna.edu
    “Additional nursing support courses that only need to be taken after you start the ABSN curriculum are also planned for in your 16-month schedule”
    https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Recommendations Not published. Confirm with the school.
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CNA 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.

Format
Hybrid: online coursework plus experiential learning
source · absn.madonna.edu
“Through a blend of online coursework and experiential learning, students will develop the confidence and skills necessary for a rewarding nursing career.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/accelerated-bsn/absn-curriculum/?utm_source=madonna.edu&utm_medium=absn-curriculum&utm_campaign=main_site · tier 1
Start terms
January, May, and August (winter, summer, fall)
source · absn.madonna.edu
“Students will be admitted three times a year : winter, summer, and fall. We will give students deadlines to submit their items before each start, allowing ample time for decisions.”
https://absn.madonna.edu/admissions/requirements/ · tier 1
Curriculum credits
53 credit hours
source · absn.madonna.edu
“53 credit-hour accelerated nursing curriculum”
https://absn.madonna.edu/accelerated-bsn/absn-curriculum/?utm_source=madonna.edu&utm_medium=absn-curriculum&utm_campaign=main_site · tier 1

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Sources

Every page we read for Madonna University, 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. ABSN Curriculum - Madonna 16 Month Nursing Program
    tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 14, 2026
  2. ABSN Admissions Overview - Madonna University
    tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 14, 2026
  3. ABSN Admissions Overview - Madonna University
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 14, 2026
  4. Nursing Admissions Process – Madonna University ABSN
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 14, 2026
  5. Academic Planning Guides / Catalogs | Madonna University
    tier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 14, 2026
  6. Tuition and Financial Aid | Madonna University
    tier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 14, 2026
  7. Public Health Policy | Madonna University
    tier 3 · policy · checked Oct 14, 2026
  8. https://madonna.edu/pdf/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 14, 2026
    PDF text truncated (215 pages)
  9. ABSN Requirements & Prerequisites | Madonna
    tier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 14, 2026
  10. Nursing (NUR) Plan of Study | Madonna University
    tier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 14, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
  • No application deadlines or start-date years are published; deadlines are given to students individually before each start.
  • No minimum prerequisite grade, course age limit, or entrance exam is stated on the ABSN pages.
  • The ABSN pages do not state where the program's clinical and lab components take place (the main campus is Livonia).
  • Prerequisite credits differ by source: the ABSN page lists A&P and CHM 1610 at 4 credits each, while the plan of study splits each into a 3 s.h. lecture plus a 1 s.h. lab.
  • It is unclear whether Microbiology (BIO 2270) and Medical Ethics (RST 4110) must be completed before the ABSN starts or during it.
  • ABSN tuition and the application fee are not published.
  • No application deadlines or dates are published; students are told deadlines individually before each start.
  • No minimum prerequisite grade, course age limit, or repeat policy is published.
  • It is unclear whether transfer A&P and chemistry courses must include labs; Madonna's own courses include separate labs.
  • The pages do not say whether NursingCAS is used or what the application fee is.
  • No ABSN tuition figure is published.
  • Two readings of the page disagreed on partial_completion: Allowed; all prerequisites must be satisfied before the program starts | You may apply with some prerequisites in progress; all must be satisfied before the program starts..

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