Accelerated Option Admission Requirements for Transfer and Second Degree Students

Admission to the Accelerated BSN Option requires: 

• either a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or have no more than 6 liberal arts courses remaining;
• either a GPA of 2.70 for the most recent 60 credits for those with a bachelor's degree, or a GPA of 3.00 for those working on their first bachelor's degree;
• at least a C in the four required sciences without having repeated a course; and
• completion of all prerequisite and liberal arts courses, prior to entering clinical nursing courses.

An interview may be required.

Applicants are notified in writing of the admission decision after all official application materials have been received and evaluated. Completion of the admission file is the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting general admission requirements to Barry University does not guarantee admission to the Division of Nursing.  Please be aware that seats in the Nursing program are limited and enrollment will be closed when all available seats are filled.  Early application is recommended.

Prerequisite course credit may be earned through CLEP, transfer, correspondence, or by challenging or enrolling in courses at Barry University. Nursing requirements include both theory and clinical practice and may be earned only at Barry and only as a full-time student. The nursing portion of the program is four semesters from January to May of the following year. The nursing program is in addition to the time required to complete the prerequisite courses.

Because time in class or clinical experience approximates 40 hours per week, it is not usually possible to work during enrollment in nursing courses. Advance preparation should be made for financing during that time. Some financial aid and loans are available and students are encouraged to seek assistance from the Financial Aid Office by calling 305-899-3673 (toll-free: 1-800-695-2279) or e-mailing finaid@mail.barry.edu . The cost for tuition and fees for the nursing credits equals that for four full-time semesters. Books, uniforms, and other requirements will be additional costs.

Accelerated option students who receive lower than a C in a nursing course (D, F, WF) may be approved for continuation in the Division of Nursing's Basic Option by the Division of Nursing’s Student Affairs Committee.

Background Checks

Some Clinical sites agencies require students to be fingerprinted, pass drug screening and background checks and clear the HHS/OIG list of excluded individuals and the GSA list of parties excluded from federal programs. Compliance with this requirement and satisfactory findings are essential for clinical placement and progression. Students who fail to submit to a background check or students whose background checks indicate a conviction as specified in Florida Statutes Title XXI, Chapter 435.04 Level 2 Screening Standards will be unable to remain in the nursing program.

Application Deadlines and Notification Dates

Please be sure to complete your application for admission by the upcoming decision date!