24-Month ABSN Pathway & Curriculum

Depending on the semester, classes are typically offered on Mondays and Tuesdays. Clinical hours may be completed toward the end of the week with flexible scheduling. 

Yes, because this pathway extends the length of the 12-Month Accelerated Bachelor's program, students can accomodate work or other commitments (instead of 14-17 credits per semester it is 7-9 credits). Please note that the first semester features a 9-credit courseload over the first half of the semester.

You can get a sense of the daily or weekly course load by referring to the 24-Month Curriculum above or current course schedules for the Accelerated Programs.

The 24-Month pathway features the same curriculum, experience, and outcomes as the 12-Month program, but spreads out the coursework and clinical requirements over a two-year period.  The 24-Month pathway also similarly follows a cohort-style format, meaning students who begin the program in May 2023 will complete the same coursework and clinical as their peers.

Most courses are delivered in-person at the School of Nursing, taking advantage of a new 26,000 square foot simulation and experiential learning expansion.

Yes, if you are tuition-benefit eligible at the University of Rochester, you may apply those tuition benefits toward this program.

Please note: employee tuition benefits do not cover program-related fees, including the lab, health professions, technology, and mobile device and resource fees. See details about costs and fees or learn more about your eligibility for tuition benefits.

Yes, tuition benefits also apply toward prerequisite courses, which are required to start the program. Please check the tuition benefits site for more information about tuition benefit eligibility.

Applications for the 24-Month program are considered for summer semester entry only. Decisions are typically released 6-10 weeks after the application deadline.