How to Apply

Application Requirements

Admission to the Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program is competitive and based on a comprehensive review of your qualifications.

Although the ABSN is a post-baccalaureate undergraduate degree, applications are processed through Gonzaga's Graduate Admissions office on behalf of the School of Health Sciences Nursing Department.

Important ABSN Dates & Deadlines 

  • Application Opens: September 1, 2026
  • Application Deadline: February 1, 2027
  • Classes Start: May 17, 2027
Apply by February 1, 2027
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ABSN Eligibility 

  • Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 across all collegiate work
  • Prerequisite courses must have a C or better in each course

ABSN Application Requirements 

Complete the Online Application.

Please note that if any documents have been generated using AI, your application may be denied.

Official Transcripts 

Submit one official transcript from each college or university you attended.

  • If your cumulative GPA falls below 2.5, please include an explanation of your GPA.
  • If you previously attended Gonzaga or are a current student, GU transcripts are ordered by your Admissions Counselor on your behalf.

Official transcripts can be mailed or emailed to:

Graduate Admissions Operations 
AD Box 102 
502 E. Boone Avenue 
Spokane, WA 99258-0068 
gradtranscripts@gonzaga.edu 

Recommendations 

Provide two people who can evaluate your leadership, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and your ability to complete the program. A supervisor or past professor is a smart choice. Letters of recommendation are facilitated through the online application. Recommendations from family members are not accepted.

Statement of Purpose 

Describe your motivation for pursuing an ABSN and explain how your academic, professional and personal experiences have prepared you for the rigor of the program. Discuss your understanding of the role of the professional nurse and how it aligns with your personal values, career aspirations, and commitment to serving patients, communities, and the nursing profession.

Resume/CV 

Current professional background outlining academic achievements, work, or healthcare volunteer experience.

Mandatory Clinical Readiness Requirements  

Upon acceptance into the program, admitted candidates must fulfill standard healthcare safety requirements prior to clinical placements:

  • Immunization Records: Hepatitis B series, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Annual Influenza, and COVID-19 vaccination/boosters.
  • Annual Screenings: Annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing and background checks/drug screening as mandated by clinical partners.

Questions? 
Contact: 

Trevor Heilman 
Admissions Specialist 
Call or Text: (509) 313-6227 
Email: heilman@gonzaga.edu