Frequently Asked Questions

Each term is slightly different depending on the cohorts that we are admitting and based upon our clinical arrangements. Generally, 24 students are admitted to the daytime cohort every fall, spring, and summer. Evening and/or weekend cohorts are offered alternately each year, generally affording an additional 16 seats each Fall.

Students must apply and be admitted via undergraduate admissions to receive a full transcript evaluation.

• Prospective students are encouraged to utilize the Transfer Credit Guide
• Prospective applicants should apply to Kent State University as a post-undergraduate, degree-seeking student in the Nursing major. You will need to send official transcripts to Kent State Admissions. The Transfer Center will conduct an official evaluation of all transfer credits.

Ideally, you will want to apply at least one semester prior to when you want to start at Kent State. You should apply to the University prior to completing the Accelerated application. Applications to Kent State are available at www.kent.edu/apply.

You will first need to apply and get accepted to the university. The accelerated sequence application is online, and is available:

• Fall: April 1-June 1
• Spring: July 1-September 1
• Summer*: December 1-February 1
  _{*Due to application trends and required enrollment minimums, Summer admission is currently under review. Whether or not the College will take on a Summer 2023 cohort and/or future summer cohorts is yet
  to be determined.}

Learn more about the application process

All ABSN applicants must have a non-nursing baccalaureate degree and a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.75 (average of all regionally accredited, collegiate coursework). In order to be eligible for the ABSN professional nursing sequence, students must be admitted to the university as a post-undergraduate degree-seeking student and have completed the following coursework:

• A minimum science prerequisite GPA of 2.75, and a minimum grade of C in each course/equivalent:
  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Microbiology
  • Chemistry
• A college-level algebra course (or higher-level, algebra-based course) with a minimum grade of C

Students who are in-progress with any of the above prerequisites may apply for the program so long as they will be completed before the program begins. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed all program prerequisites and have satisfied required minimums. Please note that meeting the prerequisites for admission is not the same as being competitive for admission. 

Preference will also be given to applicants who will complete the following prior to cohort admission: 

• Human Growth and Development
• Human Genetics
• Science of Human Nutrition
• Statistics

The previous four classes would need completed during the 4/5 semester program if admission is earned without that preference. Admits must also account for the following two additional graduation requirements during the sequence if not prior to admission:

• General Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology

Participate in an ABSN Information Webinar for an in-depth discussion regarding how we determine admission to the ABSN professional nursing sequence.

Yes, you can - as long as you will be finished with your prerequisites prior your intended program start date. Preference is given to students who have completed the prerequisites at the time of application, but all applicants who will have the prerequisites completed before classes begin and who have the appropriate GPA (2.75) will be considered. Please note that meeting the prerequisites for admission is not the same as being competitive for admission. Participate in an ABSN Information Webinar to learn how we determine admission.

Please note that no clinical courses can be completed prior to admission into the professional nursing sequence. However, you will need to complete the following prerequisites prior to starting the sequence:

• Science GPA Courses (minimum grade C with minimum 2.75 GPA):
  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Microbiology
  • Chemistry
• A college-level algebra course (or higher-level, algebra-based course, minimum grade C)

Preference will be given to applicants who will complete the following prior to cohort admission:

• Human Growth and Development (minimum grade C)
• Human Genetics (minimum grade C)
• Science of Human Nutrition
• Statistics (minimum grade C)

Admits must also account for the following two additional graduation requirements during the sequence if not prior to admission:

• General Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology

Participate in an ABSN Information Webinar to learn how we determine admission.

No references, letters of recommendations, resumes, etc. are required upon applying to the ABSN program. Admission is determined through a formula consisting of cumulative GPA, science GPA, and the completion of auxiliary degree requirements. Participate in an ABSN Information Webinar for an in-depth discussion regarding how we determine admission to the ABSN professional nursing sequence.

The sequence is very competitive. We receive 60-120 applications each round and - on average - 50% of eligible candidates earn admission to the professional cohort each application cycle. Participate in an ABSN Information Webinar to gather further specifics. 

While 2.75 GPA’s are the minimum thresholds for eligibility, the GPA amongst candidates who earn admission average around a 3.5. Beyond GPA, preference is awarded to candidates who have completed program prerequisites upon the application deadline and for the completion of and/or enrollment in additional BSN degree requirements. Applicants are ranked by the established point system and seats are offered to the top candidates until the cohort is full.  Participate in an ABSN Information Webinar to learn how we determine admission and what it takes to be competitive for admission. 

No, we do not. If you are not accepted for a semester, you will need to reapply for the following semester to be considered again. It is recommended that the student meet with an academic advisor to discuss how to create a stronger application.