Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Track
Have you completed a bachelor's or
master's degree?
Are you ready to lead in healthcare
in the nursing profession?
The demand for nurses has never been higher. The healthcare industry has opened its doors to welcome well-rounded newcomers from all disciplines.
Start the path toward a rewarding, new career and help meet the needs of your community through UNG's Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) track.
This program was developed in partnership with
I love it. The professors are great. There are a lot of hands-on activities we do in labs. They create an environment where we can learn safely and help prepare us for the future.
Abigail Gibson
Accelerated BSN student
1. Steps to Apply for University Admissions
- Apply for admission to the University of North Georgia using GA Futures. Both Georgia and out-of-state residents create an account with GA Futures to apply. If you cannot apply online, download a paper application and submit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. All applicants, online and paper, will pay a non-refundable application fee.
- On the admission application, you will need to select:
- Transfer seeking a second bachelor’s degree as your application type.
- Select Spring for the semester you plan to enter.
- Choose Gainesville as your primary campus.
- For intended major select - General Studies – BSN Pre-Nursing
- Respond "Yes" to the next question regarding seeking an accelerated track
- On the admission application, you will need to select:
- Submit your official transcripts. You will need to submit an official transcript from each institution you have attended. We must receive the transcripts through e-script, Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, or another secure transcript delivery service directly from the institutions: choose Admissions Imaging Center or use admissions-gvl@ung.edu as the intended recipient.
- If your institution is mailing your transcript directly to UNG: UNG Admissions Imaging Center, PO Box 1358, Gainesville, GA 30503.
- Note: Transcripts sent by the student or parent are not considered official.
- If you want to be considered for in-state tuition, you must submit your verification of lawful presence. This is not required if you pay out-of-state tuition.
- Admission to the UNG is not contingent upon proof of lawful presence.
- Check your admission status often to make sure we have received all your required documents.
2. Steps to Apply to the Department of Nursing
- Once accepted to the University, you must apply for admission to the nursing program. You will find the ABSNT application in your BannerWeb account.
- More detailed instructions will be sent to you about this part of the application process after you have been accepted to the University
- Submit your Health Educations Systems Inc. (HESI) scores. You must complete the Admission Assessment (a2) Exam with a minimum score of 75%.
- Note: To expedite your admission, we recommend you take the HESI exam at one of our UNG Testing Centers.
- All tests must be taken within 12 months of the application deadline.
- The application deadline is October 15.
- If you have questions about the HESI exam or scores, contact us at ABSNTinfo@ung.edu.
- Note: To expedite your admission, we recommend you take the HESI exam at one of our UNG Testing Centers.