Accelerated BS Nursing Admissions

• All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a grade of C+ or better. 
• A Bachelor's degree and all of the pre-requisites should be completed at the time of applying. It is possible to apply with up to two pre-requisites in progress, but not advisable. 

You may only have ONE pre-requisite course with a grade below C+ that has been repeated to achieve a grade of C+ or higher. You must have successfully completed the course with a grade above C+ for it to count as a pre-requisite. Failure of two+ pre-requisites can disqualify students for admission to the program.

• Fundamentals of Psychology (3 credits minimum; 4 credits preferred)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (4 credits)
• Statistics (3 credits)
• Chemistry (4 credits)
• Developmental Psychology – Covering Lifespan (3 credits)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (4 credits)
• Microbiology with Lab (4 credits)

Please note that there is no expiration date on pre-requisite coursework. We do not do transcript evaluations before you apply - when you submit your application, your transcripts will be reviewed for all pre-requisite coursework. 

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Students may apply to Manhattanville by completing the Manhattanville Application.

To start an application, please select the 2025 Undergraduate application with a student entry type of Second Degree and a major of nursing. Do not apply as a first year or transfer nursing student. 

Applicants to the second-degree nursing program need to have a conferred bachelor’s degree as well as all of the pre-requisite courses completed with a grade of C+ or higher.

Fall 2025 applications are now open. There is no application deadline as we operate on a rolling admissions basis. Fall 2025 starts on September 2nd.

To apply for admission to Manhattanville’s accelerated BS in Nursing degree program, submit:

• An online application
• 300-500 word essay on why you are pursuing a career in nursing at Manhattanville
• College transcript(s) for ALL colleges attended, including degree conferral and completed/in progress pre-requisite courses
  
  • Unofficial transcripts may be used for the application, but please note we will need official transcripts if you are admitted to the program. 
• One (1) professional or academic recommendation

Please note that the TEAS is not required at the time of application submission. For questions, please contact admissions@mville.edu. 

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• The program is a full-time, daytime, in-person program. There is no evening or weekend flexibility. 
• Courses can be offered anytime between the hours of 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
• Clinicals can be held anytime between the hours of 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
• Students may travel up to 50 miles to their clinical site. There is no guarantee that clinical locations will be accessible via public transportation. A means of transportation is, therefore, required.
• Each cohort is 4 consecutive semesters (i.e. fall, spring, summer & fall). The program is a total of 14 months.

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• The program is 61 credits. Please review the Tuition and Fees page for the cost per credit and other additional fees 
• Students should factor in other costs: uniforms, lab and exam fees, books, travel, equipment, background check, physical exam, CPR certification and other costs.
• There are no institutional scholarships or discounts. Students can complete the FAFSA and may be eligible for Federal Loans.

To learn more about financing your education, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

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1. What is the minimum GPA requirement?
   We look for a 3.0 GPA, but it is not an automatic disqualifier.
2. What is the deadline to apply?
   We have rolling admission so there is no deadline to apply, however cohorts can fill up so earlier is always better. We offer a Spring and Fall start each year, with Spring starting mid-January and Fall starting at the beginning of September. 
3. My Bachelor's degree is still in progress, can I apply?
   Yes, you can submit your application but you cannot receive an admissions decision until your degree has been conferred. It must be shown on a transcript showing your degree is conferred, we cannot accept any other forms of endorsement that your degree will be completed.
4. Can I apply with pre-requisites still missing?
   You can apply with up to two pre-requisites in progress, but you must be able to upload an unofficial transcript to your application portal that shows the courses are in progress and slated to be completed before the beginning of the cohort you are applying to. 
5. Is there an expiration date on pre-requisites?
   No, there is no expiration date - we accept pre-requisites from any time period as long as they were completed at an accredited institution and meet our grade, credit and content requirements. 
6. I got a grade below a C+ in one or more pre-requisite course(s) but I successfully retook them/am planning to retake them, can I still apply?
   Yes, you can still apply - however, typically any more than one pre-requisite course with a grade below a C+ that has successfully been retaken will lower your chances of being admitted. A grade below a C+ in more than two pre-requisites can disqualify a student from being eligible for the program. 
7. Can you review my transcripts for the pre-requisites even though I have not yet applied?
   We do not do transcript evaluations before you apply - when you submit your application, your transcripts will be reviewed for all pre-requisite coursework.
8. Can I take pre-requisite coursework online?
   We do not advise that you take coursework online, however, we can accept online pre-requisites as long as they were completed at an accredited institution and meet our grade, credit and content requirements. Please note that we do not accept any coursework from Straighterline. 
9. I'm trying to apply and I don't see accelerated second degree nursing as a major option?
   To start an application, please select the 2025 Undergraduate application with a student entry type of Second Degree and a major of nursing. This will get you the correct requirements. Do not apply as a first year or transfer nursing student. 
10. Are the classes offered online?
    No, the program is fully in-person on our campus in Purchase, NY with daytime classes. There is no flexible scheduling - courses can be offered anytime between the hours of 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Clinicals can be held anytime between the hours of 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
11. Can I complete the program part-time?
    No, it is a set accelerated schedule and there is no flexibility when it comes to what you take each semester. 
12. Are there any scholarships or discounts?
    No, we do not offer any institutional scholarships or discounts for the program. 
13. How much is the tuition cost?
    Tuition information can be found here: https://www.mville.edu/admissions-and-aid/student-accounts/tuition-and-fees.php 
14. I applied but my application still shows the Conferred Degree Transcript and Pre-Requisites Fulfilled checklist items as missing even though I uploaded my transcript?
    These checklist items are manually updated once admissions has reviewed your transcripts to verify both your conferred Bachelor's degree and all of your pre-requisite coursework. Please allow time after submission of your last transcript for the admissions review to be completed. Once it has been updated, your application portal will reflect any completed pre-requisites marked off as 'Yes' - should any still be marked no, that means they are not fulfilled and you can reach out to your admissions counselor with any further questions. 
15. I was unsuccessful in another nursing program, can I apply to the accelerated second degree nursing program?
    Yes, you are welcome to apply but it will significantly lower your chances of being admitted to the program. 

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