Second Degree BSN Admissions
Admission Criteria
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BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university |
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Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher |
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Completion of prerequisites prior to fall start of program The prerequisite coursework may completed at any accredited college or university. Online coursework is acceptable and, in fact, Portage Learning offers all prerequisite courses required for the Second Degree program. Learn more about Portage and its course offerings. Completed within the last 5 years:
Completed within the last 10 years:
*Or similar course covering the following material: Theories of human development from conception through death with emphasis placed on an individual's psychological, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual development within the context of the family, community, and culture. (a syllabus is required for courses that have another course title). |
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Applicants (and students) must meet the Technical Standards for Admission and the health requirements found in the Traditional BSN and Second Degree BSN Student Handbook. |
There are additional criteria if you are an international applicant.
Application Process
The application and all supporting documents must be submitted to the School of Nursing by May 15 to start the program in the fall.
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Complete the online Application for Undergraduate Admission. On the application, you will be asked to choose the 12-month or 16-month track. You have until the first week of class to change your chosen track. Please contact Nursing Recruiter Janey Mazur if you decide to change your initial selection. |
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Request official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate work to be sent directly to the School of Nursing via Escript to SecondDegreeBSN@duq.edu or mail to: Duquesne University School of Nursing If you have ever attended Duquesne University, the University Registrar's Office will automatically forward an official transcript for any Duquesne University coursework to the School of Nursing on your behalf. This transcript will be provided as a courtesy and free of charge. No transcripts from schools other than Duquesne University will be forwarded from the University Registrar's Office. You will need to request other transcripts from the originating school(s). |
There are additional steps if you are an international applicant.
Important Dates
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Deadline to Apply: May 15We review applications on a rolling basis, and you will likely receive a response within a short period of time. It is advised that you submit your application early. |
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Deadline to Deposit: June 1Once accepted, a non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to become a student. |
Learn More and Get Connected
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Attend a Virtual Info SessionIn our virtual information sessions, you'll hear more about the accelerated Second Degree BSN program and Duquesne University from Nursing Recruiter Janey Mazur. |
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Request More InformationReceive additional information about Duquesne University and the School of Nursing. |
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Ask a QuestionContact Nursing Recruiter Janey Mazur at SecondDegreeBSN@duq.edu. |
Please Note
If you have a criminal conviction in your past and are concerned about whether it could prevent you from getting a Nursing license, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to read this document and act accordingly.