Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Concord, NC · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses Cabarrus 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.
- 01College AlgebraMath (Algebra or Statistics)Statistics accepted as alternative.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Grade of C or better in Math (Algebra or Statistics), Psychology (Growth & Development), Nutrition (3 credits), English Composition, Social Sciences, and a Humanities/Fine Arts elective.”
min gradeC - 02Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentPsychology (Growth & Development)
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Grade of C or better in Math (Algebra or Statistics), Psychology (Growth & Development), Nutrition (3 credits), English Composition, Social Sciences, and a Humanities/Fine Arts elective.”
min gradeC - 03NutritionNutrition
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Grade of C or better in Math (Algebra or Statistics), Psychology (Growth & Development), Nutrition (3 credits), English Composition, Social Sciences, and a Humanities/Fine Arts elective.”
credits3min gradeC - 04English CompositionEnglish Composition
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Grade of C or better in Math (Algebra or Statistics), Psychology (Growth & Development), Nutrition (3 credits), English Composition, Social Sciences, and a Humanities/Fine Arts elective.”
min gradeC - 05Social Science (elective)Social Sciences
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Grade of C or better in Math (Algebra or Statistics), Psychology (Growth & Development), Nutrition (3 credits), English Composition, Social Sciences, and a Humanities/Fine Arts elective.”
min gradeC - 06Humanities / Fine Arts / LiteratureHumanities/Fine Arts electiveCollege transfer policy requires humanities courses to contain a cultural and historical/human element.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Grade of C or better in Math (Algebra or Statistics), Psychology (Growth & Development), Nutrition (3 credits), English Composition, Social Sciences, and a Humanities/Fine Arts elective.”
min gradeC - 07Anatomy & Physiology IAnatomy & Physiology I with a labWithin the last five years.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Grade of B- or higher in Anatomy & Physiology I with a lab (4 credits), Anatomy & Physiology II with a lab (4 credits), and Microbiology with a lab - all completed within the last five years.”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeB- - 08Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy & Physiology II with a labWithin the last five years.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Grade of B- or higher in Anatomy & Physiology I with a lab (4 credits), Anatomy & Physiology II with a lab (4 credits), and Microbiology with a lab - all completed within the last five years.”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeB- - 09MicrobiologyMicrobiology with a labWithin the last five years. Credits not stated.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Grade of B- or higher in Anatomy & Physiology I with a lab (4 credits), Anatomy & Physiology II with a lab (4 credits), and Microbiology with a lab - all completed within the last five years.”
labrequiredmin gradeB-
Minimum prerequisite grades
B- in A&P I, A&P II, Microbiology; C in all other prerequisites
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Grade of B- or higher in Anatomy & Physiology I with a lab (4 credits), Anatomy & Physiology II with a lab (4 credits), and Microbiology with a lab - all completed within the last five years.”
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Do prerequisites expire?
Science course recency
A&P I, A&P II and Microbiology within the last five years
No time limit stated for non-science prerequisites. College transfer policy also states biological science courses over five years old are not considered for transfer credit.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Grade of B- or higher in Anatomy & Physiology I with a lab (4 credits), Anatomy & Physiology II with a lab (4 credits), and Microbiology with a lab - all completed within the last five years.”
Prerequisite attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades
Minimum GPA for admission
2.5 (bachelor's degree)
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Official transcript from an accredited institution documenting a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.”
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 labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
Pass/fail courses Not published. Confirm with the school.
Credit by exam for prerequisites Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles Cabarrus College publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Fall enrollmentRolling admissionJanuary 1 is a priority date, not a final deadline; applications accepted on a rolling basis until full. No year printed.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“January 1: for fall enrollment.”
Spring enrollmentRolling admissionOctober 1 is a priority date, not a final deadline; applications accepted on a rolling basis until full. No year printed.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“October 1: for spring enrollment.”
Application route
College's own online application; NursingCAS not mentioned
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Apply - Apply online”
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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
$50, nonrefundable
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Nonrefundable Application Fee: $50”
Tuition Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree
Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Official transcript from an accredited institution documenting a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.”
References
Two professional references on the college Reference Form
From an immediate supervisor, teacher or professor.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Two (2) Professional References on college Reference Form from an immediate supervisor, teacher or professor.”
Nurse Aide I
State-approved NA I course within last 14 months, or current NC NA-I registry listing before first nursing course
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Evidence of completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide I course within the last 14 months; or be on the current North Carolina NA-I registry prior to beginning the first nursing course.”
Information session / campus visit
Strongly recommended, not required
Virtual information session, campus visit day, or one-on-one meeting with an admissions coordinator.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“This is not an admission requirement but is strongly recommended as the best way to learn about Cabarrus College and our academic programs.”
- Applicants must also meet the general college admission requirements in the Catalog.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“For admission into the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, applicants must meet the general college admission requirements found in the Catalog and submit:”
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
Essays Not published. Confirm with the school.
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.
Format
In person on a hospital-based campus with clinicals and simulation labs
Pages do not state whether any coursework is online; page also says 'Flexible degree offers work/life balance'.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Immersive learning on an Atrium Health hospital-based campus”
Start terms
Fall and Spring
Curriculum page lists both Fall Admissions and Spring Admission course sequences.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Fall Admissions - Course Sequence+”
Credit for prior degree
Up to 60 credits awarded for the prior bachelor's; 60 ABSN credits; 120 total
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“In this accelerated baccalaureate program, up to sixty (60) credit hours are awarded for successful completion of a bachelor's degree, which includes courses in general education.”
NC Forgivable Education Loans for Service
$3,000-$7,000 for eligible NC residents
For NC residents committed to working in critical shortage professions in NC.
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Full-time students eligible for $3,000 to $7,000 loan, depending on level in the program.”
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Sources
Every page we read for Cabarrus 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.
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Cabarrus College of Health Sciencestier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
- How to Apply - Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Cabarrus College of Health Sciencestier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Early College - Admissions | Cabarrus College of Health Sciencestier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Financial Information | Cabarrus College of Health Sciencestier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Catalog and Student Handbook | Cabarrus College of Health Sciencestier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Policies | Cabarrus College of Health Sciencestier 3 · policy · checked Oct 15, 2026
- https://cdn.atriumhealth.org/-/media/wakeforest/cabarrusedu/files/current-students/catalog-and-student-handbook/2026-2027-catalog-final-6-25-2026.pdf?rev=d53fedeea50348a1b5e8c33893ce2049&hash=C0E1F5CFC7A93CBD70333976D31B6FBBtier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026PDF text truncated (224 pages)
- Curriculum Plan - Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program | Cabarrus College of Health Sciencestier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
- https://cdn.atriumhealth.org/-/media/wakeforest/cabarrusedu/files/current-students/catalog-and-student-handbook/2026-2027-catalog-final-6-25-2026.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026PDF text truncated (224 pages)
- https://cdn.atriumhealth.org/-/media/wakeforest/cabarrusedu/files/current-students/catalog-and-student-handbook/2025-2026-catalog-draft-v4-2-19-2026.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026PDF text truncated (223 pages)
Open questions we're still checking
- Program length in months is not stated; only 'as little as four semesters' (curriculum shows four consecutive terms including summer).
- General college admission requirements in the Catalog were not included in the provided excerpts.
- Whether any ABSN coursework is delivered online is not stated.
- ABSN tuition is not shown on the provided pages.
- Number of social science credits/courses required is not specified.
- The program length in months is not printed; the curriculum runs four consecutive terms including summer.
- Credits for Microbiology, Social Sciences, English Composition and the Humanities elective are not stated.
- The application portal URL is not given.
- The general college admission requirements referenced in the Catalog were not included in the provided excerpts.
- ABSN tuition is not published on the provided pages.
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