Accelerated BSN · Tennessee

University of Memphis

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated BSN Program) · Memphis, TN · school's own site

Activelast verified Oct 2026
Next application deadline
February 15 each year
next: Feb 15, 2027 · Fall cohort
source · memphis.edu
“Entry Semester | Application Opens | Application Deadline | Fall Admission Only | September 15 | February 15 |”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
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Program length
Four semestersFour semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall), 60 nursing credits
Format
Not published
Start
Fall only
Admission GPA
2.75
Entrance exam
Not published
Prereqs expire after
5 yearsWithin 5 years of LCON admission

Prerequisites

The courses University of Memphis 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 ChemistryChemistry of Materials/Lab (or General Chemistry/Lab) · CHEM 1010/1011 or CHEM 1110/1111
    source · memphis.edu
    “CHEM 1010/1011 – Chemistry of Materials/Lab (or CHEM 1110/1111 – General Chemistry/Lab)”
    https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeC
  2. 02
    Anatomy & Physiology IAnatomy and Physiology I/Lab · BIOL 2010/2011
    source · memphis.edu
    “BIOL 2010/2011 – Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab”
    https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeC
  3. 03
    Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy and Physiology II/Lab · BIOL 2020/2021
    source · memphis.edu
    “BIOL 2020/2021– Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab”
    https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeC
  4. 04
    MicrobiologyMicrobiology/Lab · BIOL 1230/1231
    source · memphis.edu
    “BIOL 1230/1231 – Microbiology/Lab”
    https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeC
  5. 05
    StatisticsProbability & Statistics · MATH 1530An equivalent course is accepted.
    source · memphis.edu
    “MATH 1530 – Probability & Statistics (or equivalent)”
    https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
    labnomin gradeC
  6. 06
    NutritionNutrition · NUTR 2202
    source · memphis.edu
    “NUTR 2202 – Nutrition”
    https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
    labnomin gradeC
  7. 07
    Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentDevelopment Across Lifespan · EDPR 2111
    source · memphis.edu
    “EDPR 2111 – Development Across Lifespan”
    https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
    labnomin gradeC
  8. 08
    General PsychologyGeneral Psychology · PSYC 1030The FAQ prerequisite list omits this course; the program page includes it.
    source · memphis.edu
    “PSYC 1030 – General Psychology”
    https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
    labnomin gradeC
Minimum prerequisite grade
C
source · memphis.edu
“All listed courses must be completed with a “C” or better.”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
In-progress courses
Prerequisites may be in progress at application
source · memphis.edu
“All General Education courses and Nursing Program prerequisite courses must be complete or in-progress when the application is submitted.”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1

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Do prerequisites expire?

Science course age limit
Within 5 years of LCON admission
source · memphis.edu
“Science courses must be completed within five (5) years of LCON admission.”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
Repeat limit
Only one prerequisite course (including labs) may be repeated, and only once
The second grade counts in the prerequisite GPA whether it is higher or lower.
source · memphis.edu
“Only one Nursing Program Prerequisite course may be repeated only once, including labs.”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1

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GPA and grades

Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
2.75
The GPA is taken from the final transcript of the institution that awarded the degree and cannot be recalculated.
source · memphis.edu
“A minimum cumulative undergraduate college GPA of 2.75 is required.”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
Minimum prerequisite GPA
3.0, calculated across the eight prerequisite courses
The first attempt grade counts, except for the one allowed repeat, where the second grade counts.
source · memphis.edu
“A minimum Nursing Program prerequisite GPA of 3.0 is required.”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1

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Is there an entrance exam?

Entrance exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
memphis.edu

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Where can courses be taken?

Online science/labs
In-person sciences preferred
source · memphis.edu
“In-person sciences are preferred.”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
Pass/fail Not published. Confirm with the school.
memphis.edu
Credit by exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates

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

Fall cohortDue February 15 each yearnext Feb 15, 2027 · opens September 15No year printed. Applicants must also meet the separate University of Memphis application deadline (Step 1). Decisions are sent about six weeks after the deadline.
source · memphis.edu
“Entry Semester | Application Opens | Application Deadline | Fall Admission Only | September 15 | February 15 |”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
Application route
No. Apply to UofM, then submit the nursing application in the Tiger Tracks Portal.
source · memphis.edu
“Log in to the Tiger Tracks Portal with your UofM credentials to complete the nursing application.”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · 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.

Tuition Not published. Confirm with the school.
memphis.edu

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Other requirements

What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.

Prior degree
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, completed by application
source · memphis.edu
“Have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Note: The degree must be complete and not in progress at the time of application submission.”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
Letter of intent
One-page letter of intent
The requirements list calls this a "Letter of Interest".
source · memphis.edu
“1. Letter of Intent A one-page statement outlining your interest in nursing, career goals, and any personal or professional experiences that have prepared you for nursing school.”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
Recommendations
Two letters: one academic, one professional/community
No letters from family or friends. Letters must be attached to the application, not emailed.
source · memphis.edu
“You are required to submit two letters of recommendation:”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
Resume
Current resume required
Healthcare experience is described as "if applicable" and is not required.
source · memphis.edu
“Submit a current resume that highlights your academic achievements, healthcare or clinical experience (if applicable), volunteer work, and leadership roles.”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1

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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 terms
Fall only
source · memphis.edu
“Fall Admission Only”
https://www.memphis.edu/nursing/program-admit/accelerated-bsn/absnprogram.php · tier 1
Delivery format Not published. Confirm with the school.
memphis.edu
Cohort size Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“40 students, Fall only” vs “40 students per year”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
memphis.edu

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Sources

Every page we read for University of Memphis, 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 BSN Program - Loewenberg College of Nursing
    tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
  2. Apply to UofM
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
  3. Visit the Campus - Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
  4. Financial Aid - Financial Aid
    tier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 15, 2026
  5. Frequently Asked Questions - Loewenberg College of Nursing
    tier 2 · faq · checked Oct 15, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
  • Program length in months is not stated; the sample plan covers four semesters from Fall through the following Fall.
  • Delivery format (in person vs. online) is not stated.
  • It is unclear whether the Accelerated BSN is offered at the Lambuth campus or only in Memphis.
  • Application fee and tuition amounts are not published on these pages.
  • Prerequisite credit hours are not specified.
  • The FAQ prerequisite list omits PSYC 1030 General Psychology, which the program page requires.
  • The pages state four semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall) but do not print a length in months.
  • The FAQ mentions Memphis and Lambuth campuses for the BSN, but the pages do not say which campus offers the Accelerated BSN.
  • It is unclear whether Nutrition counts as a 'science course' under the five-year limit.
  • Two readings of the page disagreed on other: 40 students, Fall only | 40 students per year.

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