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.
