For qualified ABSN students – Summer 2025 (end of May) for 16-month accelerated cohort for those admitted and qualified with completion of all prerequistes.

For qualified Bridge to ABSN – prerequisites courses may be completed starting in Summer/Fall 2025, upon completion; students may be eligible to start in the Summer 2026 ABSN cohort

The GPA requirement is 3.0 for both ABSN and Bridge to ABSN.

Yes, for ABSN the TEAS exam must be completed with a score proficient prior to enrollment. For Bridge to ABSN, students must sit for TEAS exam and score proficient during pre-requisite course completion and prior to enrollment in ABSN.

Yes, to be eligible for the 16-month accelerated program.

No, you will removed from the program and pathway and may complete a different major at Ramapo College if desired.

For the 16-month, full-time program, students cannot work in a full-time job as courses are rigorous and offered during the day; for the prerequisites/bridge option, courses will be offered in a part-time in-person/hybrid format and in the evening and on Saturdays and students may work if desired.

Financial aid is available through the FAFSA and students are encouraged to speak with the Office of Financial Aid for assistance. Payment plans are available as well.

Please research our community college articulation partnerships and AAS programs in the region. After enrolling and completing one of these RN programs, you may apply to our RN to BSN program.

No, you are not waived from any nursing courses or from taking the TEAS exam.

You may apply, but courses may need to be repeated.

No, we do not accept international courses or other US accredited institutions.

Estimated associated costs are approximately $6,500 per program.  Below are other estimated costs not included in the tuition.

• Course and lab fees
• Books and electronic resources
• Clinical compliance
• Major medical health insurance