Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program (15 months)

• A baccalaureate degree (not required at the time of application) 
• If a baccalaureate degree is not complete at the time of application, applicants must submit two letters of academic reference  - one from an academic advisor and one from a professor - indicating readiness for an accelerated program and readiness to graduate on or before the 2nd Sunday in May.
• 3.0 prerequisite GPA or higher
• at least 6 of the 8 prerequisite courses must be completed at the time of application
• all 8 prerequisite courses must be completed before beginning the clinical nursing program

• Anatomy/physiology I and II (both must be taken at the same institution)
• One chemistry course (general, inorganic, organic, or biochemistry)
• One psychology course (developmental psychology across the life span preferred)
• One sociology course (must have an SOC prefix or course code, other courses by approval only, minimum 3 credit hours)
• One microbiology course (must include a lab; online labs are accepted)
• One nutrition course (minimum 2 credit hours)
• One statistics course 

All prerequisite courses must be passed with a C or higher. 

Prerequisite courses taken more than ten (10) years ago will not be accepted.

A newer laptop (i.e. purchased within the last 3-4 years) with a Mac, Windows, or iPad operating system is required.  Tablets, Chromebooks, Android, or Linux operating systems are not supported by the testing application used in the nursing program.

The deadline to submit all application materials is January 15.   Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for applications to be reviewed. 

A completed application includes:

• Undergraduate application
• Official college transcript from all schools attended. If mailing transcripts, please send to: Eastern Mennonite University, Admissions Office, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg VA 22802
• Official high school transcript
• A NACES member credential evaluation is required for foreign university transcripts.

Admitted students will be required to complete a criminal background check prior to beginning the clinical level of the nursing program.  Students should be aware that certain crimes may prohibit them from participating in clinical experiences that are required for the program and/or may affect their ability to take the NCLEX-RN.

For more information, please refer Guidance Document 90-55 from the Virginia Department of Health and Department of Health Professions.  Note that regulations may vary among states.

TOEFL and international students

For students whose first language is not English, we require a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 (does not include speaking section) on the written test, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) that includes a speaking section, or a 213 on the computer-based test. Students who take the IELTS must obtain a score of 6.5 or higher. EMU’s Intensive English Program is available helps students with certain TOEFL scores achieve the level of English skill required to succeed in a degree program. Upon successful completion of the IEP, up to 15 credits may be applied to a degree program.

Also, a NACES member credential evaluation is required for all foreign university transcripts. Incoming EMU students often use World Education Services. Learn more by reading our admissions checklist for international students.

• Students are encouraged to meet with a member of the financial asistance office.  Please email finaid@emu.edu or call 1-800-330-9683 or locally 540-432-4317.
• Prior to this meeting, students should complete the FAFSA

Links

1. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
2. Complete the EMU Financial Aid Information Sheet available from the financial assistance office.
3. Check out the American Association of Colleges of Nursing for more financial aid options.
4. See if you are elegible for the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) Program using the VTAG fact sheet and the VTAG application.
5. Learn more about EMU's payment plans, policies and options.