ADMISSION INFORMATION

The Second Degree Accelerated BSN track offers a 14-month track (BSNExpress) and a 23-month track (BSNFlex).

 

With your needs in mind, we offer three deadlines throughout the fall application cycle for applying to our Second-Degree BSN Express track. Applications are reviewed monthly. Deadlines are provided to assist in assuring that you receive timely information regarding your application status and secure a seat in the class, based on eligibility. Please note that scholarship possibilities are greatest for individuals who are accepted prior to the final deadline in November because scholarship decisions are completed in December. Funding may not be available for those who apply later

 

Deadlines are as follows:

 

14-Month BSNExpess Track:

  • Early Deadline: June 30
    • Applying early and receiving acceptance permits you to know if you have a seat in the class early in the admission cycle and provides a strong opportunity for scholarship fund availability, based on scholarship application and financial need.
    • Acceptance decisions rendered by September 15th; scholarship decisions rendered by December 15th.

   

  • Second Deadline: September 1 (highly recommended)
    • Applying before or by the second deadline and receiving acceptance permits you to know if you have a seat in the class and provides a strong opportunity for scholarship fund availability, based on scholarship application and financial need.
    • Acceptance decisions rendered by November 1; scholarship decisions rendered by December 15th
 
  • Final Deadline: November 1
    • Rolling admission format through December, based on seat availability.
    • No guarantee of availability of scholarship funds; however, if any funds remain, applicants will be considered based on scholarship application and level of financial need.
    • Waitlist may be offered based on capacity at that time.

 

23-Month BSNFlex Track

  • Standard Decision: April 1

 

 

 

ADMISSION DETAILS

 

  1. Complete a Second Degree Accelerated Track Request Information form. The information on this form is required so that we can email the results of a transcript review.
  2. Email copies of all college or university transcripts for a preliminary review to determine prerequisites to kristin.barkdoll@villanova.edu. (Copies of transcripts are acceptable for the preliminary review. If you complete an application, official transcripts are required)
  3. A faculty or staff member will review your unofficial transcripts to determine where you stand in relation to the prerequisite requirements and email the results of a transcript review within 7-10 business days.

If you decide to apply to Villanova:

  1. Submit the online application, supporting documents (details of required documents are provided below in the Application Checklist) and application fee before the deadline for your track of interest. Interested applicants may apply before all prerequisites are completed. 
  2. Official transcripts should be sent electronically to: kristin.barkdoll@villanova.edu. Electronic transcripts must be sent directly from the university or college to be considered official. If electronic transcripts are not available, the program’s mailing address is:

Villanova University
Attn: Kristin Barkdoll, Second Degree Nursing Programs
M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085

Admission to the Second Degree Accelerated BSN track is completed by the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing and not the University’s Admission Office. It is critical that transcripts are sent directly to Kristin Barkdoll either electronically, or via mail. If sent to University Admissions, they may not be received.

  • A completed online application by the deadline for your track (with a copy of your green card, if necessary).
  • Application fee of $25 (nonrefundable)
  • Essay: "Why are you choosing to enter the field of nursing at this time in your life or career?"
  • Resume
  • Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher education. Request the Registrar’s Office from all colleges you have attended to forward an official transcript, You do not have to list courses in progress. High School Transcripts are NOT REQUIRED. 

If electronic transcripts are not available, the program’s mailing address is:

Villanova University
Attn: Kristin Barkdoll, Second Degree Nursing Programs
M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085

Admission to the Second Degree Accelerated BSN track is completed by the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing and not the University’s Admission Office. It is critical that transcripts are sent directly to Kristin Barkdoll either electronically, or via mail. If sent to University Admissions, they may not be received.

Other requirements as appropriate:

  • TOEFL scores (international students whose degree was earned outside the United States only)
  • Foreign transcript evaluations (international transcripts only)
  • Course descriptions from previous colleges attended, if requested by the Program Director, Faculty or Program Coordinator.

Once all application requirements are met, (GPA 3.0 and strong science prerequisite grades), applications will be processed for review by the Admissions Commitee.

Applicants will be notified in writing of the Admission Committee's decision.

Course
Credits
Anatomy & Physiology (with lab) 8
Chemistry (must have an organic component; with lab) 4
Microbiology (with lab) 3
Statistics 3
Human Development (lifespan) 3
Nutrition 3
Pathophysiology 3
Theology/Religious Studies 3
In recognition of achievement of the first undergraduate degree, the accepted student will receive transfer credit for 31 credits as general elective credits applied toward their nursing degree.
 31
Total prerequisite credits applicable towards degree 61
Total credits for BSN degree 136

All of the above courses must be taken prior to starting the Accelerated BSN. You may apply to the program before finishing all prerequisites.

When a Second Degree applicant is admitted to the track, the transcript is reviewed for transfer of credit. 

Second Degree students must fulfill similar course requirements as other students in Villanova University's BSN Program. In recognition of achievement of the first undergraduate degree, the accepted student will receive transfer credit for 31 credits as general elective credits applied toward their nursing degree in addition to other required prerequisite coursework (see Prerequisites tab).

Credits for courses that have been taken at another college or university may be transferred if the course is required in the program and if the grade is "C" or above. In order to determine course equivalency, the course description from the catalog of the outside institution is compared to the course description in the Villanova University catalog; course syllabi are reviewed if necessary.

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Students who enroll in this degree or certificate program may decide to pursue licensure, the requirements for which vary by location. For more information on educational requirements, please review the professional licensure/certification disclosures.

Enrollment Specialist, Second Degree BSN Track
Mrs. Kristin Barkdoll
610-519-7137

Program Director, Second Degree BSN Track
Prof. Colleen Meakim, MSN, RN, CHSE-A, ANEF
610-519-7955

Second Degree BSN Track Inquires
Nursing Recruitment