Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing (ABSN) Program
Become a nurse in 12 or 24 months with the University of Rochester's ABSN program.
Highly-skilled nurses are needed now more than ever. The University of Rochester is committed to preparing aspiring nurses to take on this critical role and provide quality care for patients. The ABSN program awards a fully-accredited nursing degree in just 12 or 24 months to prepare students to pass their licensing exam and practice as an RN.
Program Length
12-Month
(three semesters)
24-Month
(six semesters)
Program Outcomes
Application Deadline
July 1
Apply to 12-Month ABSN for Spring 2026 program start
The University of Rochester's Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing Program (ABSN) empowers bright and motivated students to become a nurse at a nationally-ranked university in upstate New York.
Students will complete 49 nursing credits and 650+ clinical hours in med-surg, obstetrics, pediatrics, and psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center campus. After three or six semesters of coursework, students will earn a Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing from the University of Rochester. Graduates will then sit for the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain RN licensure.
To be eligible for admission to the Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing Programs, students must have earned a previous bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing. Students may apply to begin the program in the spring, summer, or fall semester with successful completion of prerequisite course requirements.
Why UR Nursing?
Our partnership with—and proximity to—a leading academic medical center offers access to world-class clinical facilities, with our state-of-the-art learning environment right across the street. This means that not only are most clinical experiences right in the neighborhood, but many of our graduates are employed with the University of Rochester Medical Center after graduation.
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Learn moreOne thing about nursing that lets me know it's the path for me is the privilege of helping someone in the most intimate time of their life. To be able to be there for someone and help them along that path—it's a blessing, and it's something that I won't give up for anything. I personally would like to thank the School of Nursing for giving me the chance to do something I love.
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