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Nursing Deadlines
Summer 2025 Entry Term	Accelerated Baccalaureate Program October 8, 2024
Fall 2025 Entry Term	Basic Baccalaureate January 15, 2025 Registered Nurse Baccalaureate Program March 21, 2025

Nursing Deadlines

Deadlines to submit your application, recommendations, and transcripts

Summer 2025 Entry Term

Accelerated Baccalaureate Program
October 8, 2024

Fall 2025 Entry Term

Basic Baccalaureate
January 15, 2025

Registered Nurse Baccalaureate Program
March 21, 2025

What We Look for in a Nursing Applicant

Interested in Getting Your Bachelor of Science in Nursing?

Stony Brook University’s School of Nursing upper division undergraduate programs offer multiple paths that lead to a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. These upper division programs include the Accelerated Baccalaureate, Basic Baccalaureate, and RN to Baccalaureate programs. Each program is designed for people with different educational backgrounds. All of these programs require specific prerequisite coursework, particularly in the sciences.

Which program is right for you?
Pre-Nursing for First Year Applicants First-year applicants who have not taken any college courses after graduating high school are considered for admission to the College of Arts and Sciences, where students are offered the opportunity to complete prerequisite courses prior to applying to the nursing major at the end of their second year. This is not a direct admission program, but does provide all the prerequisite requirements needed to apply to the Basic Baccalaureate Program.
Difference between the Basic Baccalaureate Program (BBP) and Accelerated Baccalaureate Program (ABP) If you already completed or will be completing a Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing discipline, either the Accelerated Baccalaureate Program (ABP) or the Basic Baccalaureate Program (BBP) would be appropriate. The ABP program condenses the entire curriculum into 12 months. It is important to note, that it is a requirement students in the Accelerated Program cannot work while in this program. This program requires a Bachelor's degree to be completed by the start of the program. The BBP program completes the nursing curriculum in 2 years with a summer break in between. Students may be able to work part-time while in the BBP program. A Bachelor's degree is not required.
Accelerated Baccalaureate Program (ABP) If you have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing discipline, the Accelerated Baccalaureate program is an option. This program requires intensive, accelerated study, therefore it is important to note that students cannot work while in the program. Upon graduating, you will earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing and will be eligible to take the NCLEX - RN exam for licensure. Students accepted to the program will start in the summer term.
Basic Baccalaureate Program (BBP) If you have not completed an Associate’s degree in nursing or a Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing discipline, the Basic Baccalaureate program is appropriate. Students without a previous Bachelor’s degree are required to complete 2 years of prerequisite general education coursework that will be applied to the degree. Upon graduating, you will earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing and will be eligible to take the NCLEX - RN exam for licensure. Students accepted to the program will start in the fall term.
RN to Bachelors of Science in Nursing program If you already completed an Associate’s degree in nursing, then the RN to Baccalaureate program is appropriate. Students accepted to the program will start in the fall term.

Which program is right for you?

Pre-Nursing for First Year Applicants

First-year applicants who have not taken any college courses after graduating high school are considered for admission to the College of Arts and Sciences, where students are offered the opportunity to complete prerequisite courses prior to applying to the nursing major at the end of their second year. This is not a direct admission program, but does provide all the prerequisite requirements needed to apply to the Basic Baccalaureate Program.

Difference between the Basic Baccalaureate Program (BBP) and Accelerated Baccalaureate Program (ABP)

If you already completed or will be completing a Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing discipline, either the Accelerated Baccalaureate Program (ABP) or the Basic Baccalaureate Program (BBP) would be appropriate.

The ABP program condenses the entire curriculum into 12 months. It is important to note, that it is a requirement students in the Accelerated Program cannot work while in this program. This program requires a Bachelor's degree to be completed by the start of the program.
The BBP program completes the nursing curriculum in 2 years with a summer break in between. Students may be able to work part-time while in the BBP program. A Bachelor's degree is not required.

Accelerated Baccalaureate Program (ABP)

If you have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing discipline, the Accelerated Baccalaureate program is an option. This program requires intensive, accelerated study, therefore it is important to note that students cannot work while in the program.

Upon graduating, you will earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing and will be eligible to take the NCLEX - RN exam for licensure.

Students accepted to the program will start in the summer term.

Basic Baccalaureate Program (BBP)

If you have not completed an Associate’s degree in nursing or a Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing discipline, the Basic Baccalaureate program is appropriate. Students without a previous Bachelor’s degree are required to complete 2 years of prerequisite general education coursework that will be applied to the degree.

Upon graduating, you will earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing and will be eligible to take the NCLEX - RN exam for licensure.

Students accepted to the program will start in the fall term.

RN to Bachelors of Science in Nursing program

If you already completed an Associate’s degree in nursing, then the RN to Baccalaureate program is appropriate.

Students accepted to the program will start in the fall term.

Deadlines to submit your application, recommendations, and transcripts:

	Application Deadline	Program Start
Accelerated Baccalaureate Program	October 8, 2024	Summer 2025
Basic Baccalaureate Program	January 15, 2025	Fall 2025
Registered Nurse Baccalaureate Program	March 21, 2025	Fall 2025

Additional Application Requirements

Review Program Prerequisites

Nursing Application Tips

STEP1 Apply Online

We offer two application options (but we recommend using the SUNY App for Nursing programs). There is a $50 application fee.

SUNY APPLICATION

Apply Online

APPLY VIA SUNY APP

STEP2 SUBMIT THE Application requirements on your checklist in the STARTSBU PORTAL

Once your application is submitted and processed, you will receive an email with your login to the StartSBU portal.

If you would like to be considered for both the Basic Baccalaureate and the Accelerated Baccalaureate, you must submit a separate application for each program using the SUNY Application, as these programs have different start terms.

STEP3 SEND US YOUR ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Transcripts

Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended are required
Transcript(s) must include completed or in-progress required prerequisites.
All outstanding prerequisite coursework must be posted on the official transcript(s) and your transcript(s) must be submitted and evaluated prior to the first day of classes.

References

All references must be submitted on your supplemental application in the StartSBU Portal after you submit your initial application.

Additional Requirements

There are additional prerequisites required for the upper division nursing programs and must be completed prior to the application deadline.

Admission to the Nursing program is highly competitive. Meeting minimum criteria for admission does not guarantee acceptance. The School of Nursing reserves the right to make final decisions based upon the applicant pool each year.

The School of Nursing reserves the right to change admission and program criteria to meet prevailing accreditation and registration requirements.

Nursing applicants must submit all items listed below prior to the application deadline:
Application and personal statement Paid application fee or approved waiver Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended Three letters of recommendation submitted via the portal request form Resume Meet the Technical Standards For Admission and Retention

School of Nursing Program Requirements

Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.8 is required
Completion of three prerequisite sciences by the application deadline
57 credits with a grade C or higher in the following courses

Required Prerequisite Courses	Credits	SBU Equivalency
English Composition	3	WRT 102
Sociology	3	SOC
Psychology	3	PSY 103
Lifespan Development	3	PSY 220
Microbiology/Lab**	4	BIO 299
Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab**	4	HAN 200
Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab**	4	HAN 202
Chemistry**	3	CHE
Statistics	3	STATS SBC: QPS
Humanities	6	SBC: HUM
Fine Arts	3	SBC: ARTS
US History	3	SBC: USA
Global Issues	3	SBC: GLO
Second Semester of Elementary Foreign Language*	3	SBC: LANG
Electives	9	Any course not used
Total Credits	57 minimum

*Stony Brook University students who satisfy the language requirement (communicate in a language other than English) will fulfill the foreign language admission requirement for the School of Nursing. However, the number of required elective credits must increase from 9 to 12 in order to meet the minimum requirement of 57 credits.

**You must have completed 3 out of 4 sciences prerequisites by the application deadline. The 4th science prerequisite can be “In Progress” OR “Plan to Take” as long as the course is completed before the program's start term.

These courses together with the School of Nursing curriculum satisfy Stony Brook curriculum requirements and provide our students with a diverse educational foundation that will facilitate lifelong active and adaptive learning and inspire engaged global citizenship.

Transfer Equivalencies for Prerequisites

You can use Stony Brook University's Transfer Equivalency Database to determine if a course will satisfy the School of Nursing Requirements.

Transfer Course Equivalences

Transfer Credit Policies

Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.8 is required
57 credits with a grade C or higher in the following courses

Required Prerequisite Courses	Credits	SBU Equivalency
English Composition	3	WRT 102
Lifespan Development	3	PSY 220
Microbiology/Lab**	4	BIO 299
Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab**	4	HAN 200
Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab**	4	HAN 202
Chemistry**	3	CHE
Statistics	3	STATS SBC: QPS

Transfer Equivalencies for Prerequisites

You can use Stony Brook University's Transfer Equivalency Database to determine if a course will satisfy the School of Nursing Requirements.

Transfer Course Equivalences

Transfer Credit Policies

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.8 is required
Completion of three prerequisite sciences by the application deadline
57 credits with a grade C or higher in the following courses

Required Prerequisite Courses	Credits	SBU Equivalency
English Composition	3	WRT 102
Lifespan Development	3	PSY 220
Microbiology/Lab**	4	BIO 299
Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab**	4	HAN 200
Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab**	4	HAN 202
Chemistry**	3	CHE
Statistics	3	STATS SBC: QPS

Transfer Equivalencies for Prerequisites

You can use Stony Brook University's Transfer Equivalency Database to determine if a course will satisfy the School of Nursing Requirements.

Transfer Course Equivalences

Transfer Credit Policies

A current unencumbered New York State RN license (or recently graduated nurses who will be licensed within 6 months of the start of the program)
Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5
All pre admission coursework must be completed with a grade C or higher

Required Prerequisite Courses*	Credits	SBU Equivalency
Lower Division Clinical Nursing Courses	30
English Composition	3	WRT 102
Intro to Psychology	3	PSY 103
Microbiology/Lab	4	BIO 299
Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab	4	HAN 200
Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab	4	HAN 202
Statistics	3	STATS SBC: QPS
Humanities	3	SBC: HUM
US History	3	SBC: USA
Global Issues	3	SBC: GLO
Total Credits	60 minimum

Transfer Equivalencies for Prerequisites

You can use Stony Brook University's Transfer Equivalency Database to determine if a course will satisfy the School of Nursing Requirements.

Transfer Course Equivalences

Transfer Credit Policies

International Applicants

Transcript Evaluation

For International Applicants and those who attended institutions outside of the U.S.,
international transcripts must be evaluated for transfer equivalency by a NACES accredited evaluator, such as The World Education Service (www.wes.org).

English Language Proficiency

If your native or primary language is not English, you must take an English proficiency test. To be considered for admission, an applicant must present an acceptable score on the TOEFL test. The minimum internet scores are a total of 90 with a minimum score of 22 on each section.

The Stony Brook University institutional code for the TOEFL is 2548.

Admitted Students Requirements
Students who are offered admission must submit the following or risk being removed from the program. Updated official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended All newly admitted students will receive an email from the SON Required Documentation email address, shown below, with detailed instruction to utilize the required CastleBranch web-based software system. This system requires a one time fee and is where students will upload and manage required documents. Evidence of health insurance Evidence of student malpractice insurance All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to the start of the program Technology Requirements

Admitted Students Requirements

Students who are offered admission must submit the following or risk being removed from the program.

Updated official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
All newly admitted students will receive an email from the SON Required Documentation email address, shown below, with detailed instruction to utilize the required CastleBranch web-based software system. This system requires a one time fee and is where students will upload and manage required documents.
Evidence of health insurance
Evidence of student malpractice insurance
All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to the start of the program
Technology Requirements

School of Nursing Values

Integrity - honest, humanistic, and ethical interactions
Compassion - Foster interdisciplinary approaches to creative solutions to complex educational and healthcare challenges
Accountability - Responsible for upholding our professional values in services to our school, organization, community, and each other
Respect - Foster an environment of civility, trust, inclusivity, diversity, and belonging
Excellence - Set the highest standards for education, research, practice, and service

The School of Nursing reserves the right to change admission and program criteria to meet prevailing accreditation and registration requirements.

State University of New York (SUNY) policy prohibits Stony Brook University admission applications from inquiring into an applicant’s prior criminal history. After acceptance, the College shall inquire if the student previously has been convicted of a felony if such individual seeks campus housing or participation in clinical or field experiences, internships (where a criminal history background check is required) or study abroad programs. The information required to be disclosed under SUNY policy regarding such felony convictions shall be reviewed by a standing campus committee consistent with the legal standards articulated in New York State Corrections Law, and other applicable law.

Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. Students who have concerns about such matters are advised to contact the dean's office of their intended academic program.