Accelerated BSN · New York

Iona University

Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing Program (BS) · New Rochelle, NY · school's own site

Activelast verified Oct 2026
Next application deadline
Not published
The program page advertises a 2027 application but prints no open date, deadline, or start date. A virtual information session is listed for Tuesday, October 6, 2026; that is not an application date.
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Program length
16 months
Format
Not published
Start
Not published
Admission GPA
3.0
Entrance exam
Not published
Prereqs expire after
Within five years of application

Prerequisites

The courses Iona 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
    General ChemistryChemistryThe handbook specifies 'General Chemistry with lab'.
    source · iona.edu
    “Completed the following courses with a "B-" or better within five years of application: Chemistry*”
    https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeB-
  2. 02
    MicrobiologyMicrobiologyThe lab must be in person.
    source · iona.edu
    “Microbiology*”
    https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeB-
  3. 03
    Anatomy & Physiology IHuman Anatomy and Physiology IThe lab must be in person.
    source · iona.edu
    “Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II*”
    https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeB-
  4. 04
    Anatomy & Physiology IIHuman Anatomy and Physiology IIThe lab must be in person.
    source · iona.edu
    “Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II*”
    https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeB-
  5. 05
    Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentDevelopmental Psychology
    source · iona.edu
    “Developmental Psychology”
    https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
    labnomin gradeB-
  6. 06
    College AlgebraCollege-level algebra or higher
    source · iona.edu
    “College-level algebra or higher”
    https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
    labnomin gradeB-
  7. 07
    StatisticsCollege-level statistics
    source · iona.edu
    “College-level statistics”
    https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
    labnomin gradeB-
  8. 08
    EthicsEthicsBio or medical ethics is preferred. The handbook says 'Ethics (preferred bio-medical ethics; philosophy or religious)'.
    source · iona.edu
    “Ethics (preferably bio or medical ethics)”
    https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
    labnomin gradeB-
  9. 09
    General PsychologyIntroduction to PsychologyThis course is listed only in the AY 2026-2027 handbook, not on the program page.
    source · iona.edu
    “o Introduction to Psychology”
    https://www.iona.edu/sites/default/files/2026-07/Iona%20BS%20Nursing%20Student%20Handbook%20AY%2027%20Final.pdf · tier 1
    labnomin gradeB-
  10. 10
    SociologyIntroduction to SociologyThis course is listed only in the AY 2026-2027 handbook, not on the program page.
    source · iona.edu
    “o Introduction to Sociology”
    https://www.iona.edu/sites/default/files/2026-07/Iona%20BS%20Nursing%20Student%20Handbook%20AY%2027%20Final.pdf · tier 1
    labnomin gradeB-
Minimum prerequisite grade
B- or better
The handbook agrees: "A minimum final course grade of B- must be obtained in all pre-requisite courses."
source · iona.edu
“Completed the following courses with a "B-" or better within five years of application: Chemistry*”
https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
Prerequisite completion timing
All prerequisites must be completed before starting the program
The source is the BS Nursing Student Handbook AY 2026-2027.
source · iona.edu
“Students must have completed all required Science Courses (General Chemistry; Anatomy and Physiology I and II; Microbiology with In-Person labs), Math, Statistics, Psychology, Life Span Development Psychology, Sociology, & Ethics Courses before starting in the program.”
https://www.iona.edu/sites/default/files/2026-07/Iona%20BS%20Nursing%20Student%20Handbook%20AY%2027%20Final.pdf · tier 1

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Do prerequisites expire?

Prerequisite recency
Within five years of application
The handbook says: "All pre-requisites must be completed within 5 years of application from an accredited higher education institution."
source · iona.edu
“Completed the following courses with a "B-" or better within five years of application: Chemistry*”
https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
Course attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
iona.edu

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GPA and grades

Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0
The handbook states the minimum overall GPA as ≥ 3.000 for the bachelor's degree.
source · iona.edu
“Maintained a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0”
https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · 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?

Lab format
Science labs must be in person
The handbook says: "All science labs must be in-person."
source · iona.edu
“*All sciences must include an in-person laboratory.”
https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
Community college credits 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 Iona publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.

2027 applicationDeadline not publishedThe program page advertises a 2027 application but prints no open date, deadline, or start date. A virtual information session is listed for Tuesday, October 6, 2026; that is not an application date.
source · iona.edu
“ABSN Application: 2027”
https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
NursingCAS Not published. Confirm with the school.
iona.edu

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Cost

Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.

Tuition
$14,995 per term
The 2026-27 tuition page also lists a $1,000 per term Student Service Fee. It lists a $1,150 per term Nursing Assessment & Lab Fee for fall and spring terms only. Its estimated cost-of-attendance budget shows $29,990 tuition.
source · iona.edu
“The accelerated second degree in nursing tuition charges are $14,995 per term .”
https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
Health Professions Scholarship
$3,000 per academic year
source · iona.edu
“In addition to eligibility for other scholarships and financial aid, students in the ABSN program receive Iona’s Health Professions Scholarship which amounts to $3,000 each academic year.”
https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
Application fee Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“No application fee” vs “No application fee”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Other requirements

What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.

Prior degree
Baccalaureate degree required
The handbook specifies the degree must be from an accredited higher education institution.
source · iona.edu
“Hold a baccalaureate degree”
https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
Science background
A science background helps, but students from all majors can apply
source · iona.edu
“Due to the rigorous curriculum and pace, applicants with a strong foundation in science—such as biology, chemistry, psychology, or health sciences—may find the transition to our fast-paced curriculum more seamless.”
https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Essays 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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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.

Curriculum credits
61 credits
source · iona.edu
“Along with courses in the humanities, social sciences and other disciplines, our 61-credit curriculum helps you build foundational knowledge through courses in health assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology and patient-centered care.”
https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
Prior major
Science background helpful; all majors may apply
source · iona.edu
“Due to the rigorous curriculum and pace, applicants with a strong foundation in science—such as biology, chemistry, psychology, or health sciences—may find the transition to our fast-paced curriculum more seamless.”
https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
NCLEX pass rate
93% first-time (December 2025 class)
source · iona.edu
“Our accelerated nursing class of December 2025 achieved a first-time pass rate of 93% on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).”
https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/accelerated-second-degree-nursing-program-bs · tier 1
Delivery format Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Start term Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Sources

Every page we read for Iona, 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 BS in Nursing (ABSN) - 16 Months | Iona University
    tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 23, 2026
  2. Admissions & Financial Aid | Iona University
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 23, 2026
  3. Cost & Financial Aid | Iona University
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 23, 2026
  4. https://www.iona.edu/sites/default/files/2026-07/Iona%20BS%20Nursing%20Student%20Handbook%20AY%2027%20Final.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 23, 2026
    PDF text truncated (52 pages)
  5. Undergraduate Tuition | Iona University
    tier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 23, 2026
  6. Privacy Policy | Iona University
    tier 3 · policy · checked Oct 23, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
  • No application deadline, open date, or start term is published for the 2027 ABSN cycle.
  • Which application system is used? NursingCAS, Common App, and Iona's own application are not distinguished for the ABSN.
  • Are Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Sociology required? The handbook lists them, but the program page does not.
  • Delivery format (in person vs. online didactic) and campus location are not stated.
  • The AY 2026-27 student handbook lists Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Sociology as ABSN prerequisites, but the program page does not; confirm whether they are required.
  • No application open date, deadline or start term is published for the 2027 cohort.
  • The pages do not name the application portal, and NursingCAS is not mentioned.
  • Delivery format (in person versus online coursework) and campus location are not stated for the ABSN.
  • Whether the university-wide 'no application fee' statement applies to the ABSN is not confirmed.
  • Two readings of the page disagreed on application_fee: No application fee | No application fee.

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