Kick start your nursing career
We are excited to support your journey to a rewarding nursing profession. Apply now to join the next Accelerated Bachelor's program cohort and become a nurse in 12 months.
How to apply
Program eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
- Successfully complete the prerequisite course requirements before starting the program
Application Materials
- Official transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- 150-word written responses
About the University of Rochester School of Nursing
The School of Nursing at the University of Rochester is a private, non-profit university offering fully-accredited undergraduate, graduate, and certificate nursing programs. Founded in 1925, it was among the first in the country to offer nursing education at a University. And in 1972 it was established as an independent school by Dean Loretta Ford — co-developer and pioneer of the nurse practitioner model. Today, the School is an integral part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, featuring Strong Memorial Hospital, Golisano Children's Hospital, Wilmot Cancer Institute and affiliate hospitals across the region. Strong is the only area hospital to have been recognized as a Magnet® hospital four-times in a row from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, an achievement that reflects its outstanding nursing standards, exceptional professional practice, and supportive environment.
The baccalaureate in nursing, master's in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs at the University of Rochester School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
