Accelerated BSN Program FAQs

Only one application is required and must be submitted directly through NursingCAS.  Applications are processed and reviewed on a continual, rolling basis. Admission personnel begin processing applications as soon as they are verified and release decisions as they are made by the admissions committee. Please note that this process takes time. While we cannot guarantee an immediate decision, we do guarantee that all applicants will receive an admission decision, and that all applicants who apply by the specified deadline will be considered for a spot in the program. 

The ABSN program has two start dates each year: Spring (January) or Summer (May). Check our admissions page for more details regarding program start dates.  

No. We do not require any entrance exams, including the GRE, for application or admission. 

We would recommend that you review our Admissions Guide and compare the course descriptions from the classes you’ve taken, to the course descriptions outlined in the guide to determine if the course will meet the requirement.  SONHS cannot review prerequisite courses, transcripts, or any application materials prior to an official application submission. 

Science Requirements: 

Chemistry with Lab

Human Anatomy with Lab*  

Human Physiology* 

Introduction to Microbiology 

Nutrition

Non-Science Requirements: 

Human Growth and Development** 

Introduction to Psychology ** 

Introductory Statistics  

* Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Lab meet this requirement 

If Human Anatomy and Human Physiology are taught as a combined Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence at your institution, you must complete both Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab and Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab to be considered equivalent to these prerequisite courses.  

Yes, Human Growth and Development is considered a psychology course. It can be met with courses titled "Developmental Psychology" or "Lifespan Development," provided the course material covers the entire human lifespan.  

The University of Miami offers a limited number of courses as a non-degree-seeking student. You can contact the Division of Continuing & International Education at 305-284-4000 or by submitting a contact form.  

Alternatively, we also encourage students to complete prerequisites at regionally accredited institutions such as community colleges, colleges, or universities. Online courses taken directly from regionally accredited institutions are accepted. You can verify an institution's accreditation status at chea.org. Portage Learning is an accepted provider. Please note that we do not accept coursework from providers such as Sophia Learning, Westcott, StraighterLine or other similar sites. 

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Only one prerequisite course failure (i.e., in which a C- or below was earned) may be repeated.   

It is required that no more than 2 prerequisite courses be in progress at the time of application.  Applicants may be offered conditional admission while in the process of completing any remaining prerequisite courses or degree requirements; however, all prerequisite and degree requirements must be completed prior to the start of the program. Proof of enrollment via unofficial transcript or receipt for the course must be attached the application.

All science prerequisites must be completed within the past 10 years. That includes Chemistry with Lab, Human Anatomy with Lab, Human Physiology, Microbiology, and Nutrition.  

It is not required to take science coursework specific to health-related fields, however, if you have the option, it is strongly recommended. 

We evaluate eligibility using the cumulative GPA and prerequisite GPA, provided by NursingCAS. Cumulative GPA includes all grades earned from all institutions attended. For repeated courses, all attempts are included in the GPA calculation. This applies to both the cumulative GPA and prerequisite GPA. For more information, click here. 

Students are strongly encouraged to forgo employment while enrolled, given the rigor of the program. Students typically dedicate 40–60 hours per week at minimum between lectures, clinicals, simulation lab instruction, studying, and exams. 

No, health care experience is not required to be considered for the program.  

While on-campus housing is not available for ABSN students, you can explore off-campus options through the University of Miami's Department of Housing and Residential Life. 

If you are admitted to the program and are relocating, your admissions representative will provide housing resources to assist in your search. 

Students complete anywhere between 140 to 336 clinical hours per semester. All students are placed at their clinical sites by the program. 

Our primary clinical partners include: 

University of Miami Health System — UHealth Tower, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and Lennar Foundation Medical Center 

Jackson Health System — Jackson Memorial Hospital, Holtz Children's Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center, Jackson South Medical Center, and Jackson West Medical Center 

Additional clinical sites include: 

Broward Health — Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point, and Broward Health Coral Springs 

Baptist Health South Florida — Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital, and West Kendall Baptist Hospital 

Memorial Healthcare System — Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital and Memorial Hospital Pembroke 

Cleveland Clinic Florida 

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital 

Mt. Sinai Medical Center 

Mercy Hospital 

Miami Surgical Center 

Nicklaus Children's Hospital 

VA Health Care System — Miami and Palm Beach locations 

Undergraduate nursing students use the simulation hospital throughout many of their courses as a bridge between classroom learning and real clinical practice. In this safe, hands-on environment, students care for high-fidelity manikins that can breathe, speak, and respond to medications. This allows students to practice skills such as performing patient interviews and examinations, communicating with patients and families, administering IV medications, and managing urgent and evolving clinical situations. 

Students work through realistic clinical cases as they collaborate with classmates, respond to changing patient conditions, and make time-sensitive decisions with guidance from simulation nurse specialists and support from faculty. They also participate in structured debriefings, where they reflect on their clinical reasoning and refine their decision-making. 

These experiences build confidence and reinforce critical thinking even before entering clinical settings, all without putting any patients at risk. Along the way, students form strong connections with peers, faculty, and simulation staff, creating a supportive learning community. It’s a space where knowledge truly comes to life.