Yeshiva University
B.S. in Nursing - Accelerated · New York, NY · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses Yeshiva 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.
- 01Anatomy (standalone)Human Anatomy with labA&P I and II accepted. Must be within 5 years of application.
source · yu.edu
“Human Anatomy with lab (4 credits) (Anatomy & Physiology I and II will be accepted to satisfy this requirement)”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeB - 02Physiology (standalone)Human Physiology with labA&P I and II accepted. Must be within 5 years of application.
source · yu.edu
“Human Physiology with lab (4 credits) (Anatomy & Physiology I and II will be accepted to satisfy this requirement)”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeB - 03General ChemistryChemistry with labMust be within 5 years of application. AP credit accepted if on transcript.
source · yu.edu
“Chemistry with lab (4 credits)*”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeB - 04StatisticsStatistics or BiostatisticsMust be within 5 years of application. AP credit accepted if on transcript.
source · yu.edu
“Statistics or Biostatistics (3 credits)*”
credits3labnomin gradeB - 05MicrobiologyMicrobiology with labMust be within 5 years of application.
source · yu.edu
“Microbiology with lab (4 credits)”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeB - 06General BiologyBiology with labMust be within 10 years of application. AP accepted if on transcript; CLEP accepted with a minimum score of 50.
source · yu.edu
“Biology with lab (4 credits)*”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeB - 07College AlgebraAlgebra or higher mathematics courseMust be within 10 years of application. AP accepted if on transcript; CLEP accepted with a minimum score of 50.
source · yu.edu
“Algebra or higher mathematics course (3 credits)*”
credits3labnomin gradeB - 08Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentDevelopmental PsychologyMust be within 10 years of application. CLEP accepted with a minimum score of 50.
source · yu.edu
“Developmental Psychology (3 credits)”
credits3labnomin gradeB
Minimum prerequisite grade
B (3.0) in each course
source · yu.edu
“All prerequisite courses must be taken with a grade of B (3.0) or better in each course.”
Total prerequisite credits
29 credits
source · yu.edu
“A total of 29 credits of prerequisite coursework are required for admission to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN).”
Outstanding prerequisites Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Allowed at application; all must be done before program start” vs “Prerequisites may be outstanding at application but must be completed before the program begins”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Do prerequisites expire?
Course recency
Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Statistics, Microbiology within 5 years; Biology, Algebra, Developmental Psychology within 10 years of application
A second list reads 'Required Courses Completed within 10 years of application'.
source · yu.edu
“Required Courses Completed within 5 years of application”
Attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0
GPAs are as calculated by NursingCAS.
source · yu.edu
“Applicants must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.”
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam
TEAS required; taken after invitation following academic review
A previously completed TEAS must have been taken within 2 years of applying. No minimum score is published.
source · yu.edu
“The TEAS Nursing Entrance Exam is a required component of the admissions process. However, applicants are not required to take the TEAS at the time of application .”
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Where can courses be taken?
AP / CLEP credit
AP accepted for Chemistry, Statistics, Biology, Algebra if on transcript; CLEP (min score 50) for Biology, Algebra, Developmental Psychology
The CLEP rule reads: '**The following prerequisites can also be satisfied with CLEP Exams (minimum score of 50): Biology, Algebra, Developmental Psychology.'
source · yu.edu
“*These admission prerequisites may be satisfied by AP credits if an undergraduate institution awarded credit for them, as indicated on an official transcript. No other AP credits are accepted for admissions prerequisites or to fulfill any requirements in the Nursing program.”
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles Yeshiva University publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
No upcoming application dates published. Confirm with the school.
Application system
NursingCAS
source · yu.edu
“Complete the NursingCAS application”
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Tuition (2026-2027)
$24,785 per semester full-time ($1,600/credit)
The 2025-2026 rate was $24,064 per semester ($1,553/credit).
source · yu.edu
“Tuition (Full-Time) | $24,785 per semester $1,600/credit |”
Scholarships
Automatic consideration; no separate application
source · yu.edu
“All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships. You do not need to submit any additional information.”
Application fee 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 from an accredited college or university
The program page describes the degree as being in a non-nursing field.
source · yu.edu
“Candidates for the ABSN must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.”
Personal statement
Personal statement required
source · yu.edu
“Submit your personal statement”
Healthcare experience
Considered, not required
source · yu.edu
“The admissions committee also considers applicants’ preparation for nursing, including relevant healthcare, volunteer, leadership, and shadowing experiences.”
Resume
Current resume required
source · yu.edu
“Submit a current resume”
Prior nursing dismissal
Applicants dismissed from a nursing program are ineligible
source · yu.edu
“*Applicants who have been dismissed from a nursing program are not eligible for admission.”
COVID-19 vaccination
Required; medical and religious exemptions generally not available for clinical programs
source · yu.edu
“Please note that the university requires its students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.”
- Official transcripts from all U.S. colleges attended must be sent to NursingCAS.
source · yu.edu
“Request that official transcripts from all U.S. colleges and universities you have attended be sent to NursingCAS”
- A background check may be required by clinical sites. A felony or criminal record could affect clinical placement and licensure.
source · yu.edu
“Clinical training sites often require a background check prior to placement.”
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
Recommendations Not published. Confirm with the school.
International students Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Not open to applicants who need an F-1 visa” vs “Not open to students requiring an F-1 visa”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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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
On-campus, full-time
source · yu.edu
“62 Credits I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time (16 months)”
Transfer credit
No transfer credit or advanced standing
source · yu.edu
“Transfer credits, and advanced standing and placement, are not accepted.”
GPAs reviewed
Cumulative, science and prerequisite GPAs as calculated by NursingCAS
Only the cumulative GPA has a stated minimum (3.0).
source · yu.edu
“As part of the admissions review, the Katz School considers the applicant's complete academic record, including cumulative undergraduate GPA, Science GPA, and Prerequisite GPA as calculated by NursingCAS.”
Transfer credit / advanced standing
Not accepted
source · yu.edu
“Transfer credits, and advanced standing and placement, are not accepted.”
Start terms Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Sources
Every page we read for Yeshiva 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.
- Accelerated B.S. in Nursing | Yeshiva Universitytier 1 · program page · checked Oct 13, 2026
- Accelerated B.S. in Nursing Admissionstier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 13, 2026
- Yeshiva University Undergraduate Admissionstier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 13, 2026
- Undergraduate Financial Aid and Tuition | Yeshiva Universitytier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 13, 2026
- Yeshiva University Site Privacy Policy | Yeshiva Universitytier 3 · policy · checked Oct 13, 2026
- https://www.yu.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/Non-Discrimination%20Statement%20%28October%202022%29%20%2800062262xA0726%29.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 13, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- No application deadlines or cohort start dates are published on the program pages. The apply.yu.edu note 'Applications for 2027 are now being accepted' refers to general undergraduate admissions, not this program.
- Start terms are not stated on the program pages; the tuition page references a 'Spring 2026 start' health insurance fee, suggesting spring starts.
- No minimum TEAS score is published.
- No application fee is published.
- The NursingCAS portal URL is not given on the pages.
- No application deadlines, opening dates or start terms are published on the program or admissions pages.
- No TEAS minimum score is published.
- The credit system (semester vs quarter) for prerequisite credits is not stated.
- The type of chemistry required (general, organic, etc.) is not specified.
- Policies on online labs, pass/fail grades, community college coursework and repeat attempts are not published.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on partial_completion: Allowed at application; all must be done before program start | Prerequisites may be outstanding at application but must be completed before the program begins.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on other: Not open to applicants who need an F-1 visa | Not open to students requiring an F-1 visa.
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