Accelerated BSN Admissions Process

Once you’ve reviewed the eligibility requirements and prerequisites, it’s time to begin the application process.

Your accelerated path to nursing starts with the four-step admissions process of Notre Dame’s ABSN program.

1. Talk to an admissions counselor

Start by contacting an admissions advisor to discuss your previous academic experience and career aspirations. This initial conversation serves to gauge your compatibility with the Notre Dame ABSN program. Once you’ve been determined to be a good match, your admissions advisor will be your point of contact throughout the admissions process.

2. Develop an academic success plan

Your admissions counselor will work with you to create an academic plan tailored to your specific situation that works toward your target start date. Our program start dates are in January, May, and September.

3. FULFILL THE PREREQUISITE AND NDMU GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Set your academic plan in motion by completing any general education and prerequisite courses within the required grade specifications that your admissions counselor determines are necessary before submitting your application.

4. Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

Set aside time to prepare for the TEAS exam, which covers reading, English, science, and math. You’ll answer 170 questions in just over three hours.

5. Complete Your Nursing School Application

Complete the application online and submit the following materials:

• Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions
• Current resume
• A personal narrative that shares why you want to become a nurse. If helpful, you can also use this space to explain any challenges—like a lower GPA—and how you’ve grown from them.