Accelerated BSN Programs in New York

There are a number of nursing schools in New York, and a wide selection of accelerated BSN programs as well. Considering there are also online accelerated BSN programs that are accepting students from New York, you should be able to find a school that is the best fit for you.

Below you will find several featured nursing schools that are online and currently accepting applicants from NY residents, followed by a list of select accelerated BSN programs along with our summary of which each has to offer. For the featured programs, simply click on the listing to request more information about the program.

Adelphi University
1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
800-233-5744

Adelphi University is a private university located in Garden City, New York. Founded in 1863, Adelphi University was originally a private preparatory school located in Brooklyn. It became a college in 1896 and attained university status in 1963. It now is organized into 8 schools and enrolls over 8,000 graduate and undergraduate students.

The School of Nursing at Adelphi University offers three tracks for earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The Second Degree Program allows students to earn a BSN degree after 14 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the following prerequisite classes: Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Chemistry I and Chemistry II, Pathophysiology, Genetics, Statistics, and Developmental Psychology through the Lifespan and Nutrition. The application deadline is in January for summer entry.

College of Mount Saint Vincent
6301 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale, New York 10471
718-405-3267

College of Mount Saint Vincent is a private, Catholic institution located in the Bronx, New York. It was established in 1947 as a school for women called Academy of Mount Saint Vincent. It is now coeducational and enrolls over 1,900 graduate and undergraduate students. The Department of Nursing offers the Accelerated Nursing program that allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 1 1/2 years of classroom and clinical work. Most students enroll as full-time students in the program, but a limited number of students are permitted in this BSN second degree program on a part-time basis. To qualify for this ABSN (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing) degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 4 prerequisite classes and demonstrate a proficiency in English and math. The application deadlines are in February for the fall semester and in September for the Spring semester.

Columbia University
617 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
212-305-5756

Columbia University is a private university located in New York City (NYC). Founded in 1754 by King George II of England, it was originally called Kings College. Today it is home to 15 colleges and schools and enrolls over 25,000 graduate and undergraduate students. It consistently ranks in the top 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s national university rankings. The School of Nursing offers the Combined BS/MS program that allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing degrees after 2 1/2 years of full-time classroom and clinical work. The program is divided into a bachelors phase and a masters phase. To qualify for this top accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 12 prerequisite classes. The standard application deadline is in November and the deadline for early decision is in October.

Concordia College New York
171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, NY 10708
914-337-9300

Concordia College New York is a private Lutheran institution located in Bronxville, New York, 30 miles from New York City. Founded in 1881, it is part of the Concordia University system and is affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. It now enrolls 800 students. The School of Nursing offers the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program that allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 15 months. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 4 prerequisite classes with a grade of “B” or better. All prerequisite classes must have been completed within 5 years of admission to the School of Nursing.

Dominican College
470 Western Highway, Orangeburg, NY 10962
845-359-7800

Dominican College is a private institution located on a 64-acre campus in Orangeville, New York, 17 miles from New York City. Founded in 1852 by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, it was originally a 3-year Catholic school that prepared women for teaching careers. It now offers over 60 undergraduate and graduate academic programs and enrolls over 2,000 men and women. The Nursing Division offers 4 undergraduate programs including the Accelerated Option and the Weekend Accelerated Option. The Accelerated Option allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 12 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. The Weekend Accelerated Option is a 24-month program with classes held on the weekend only, allowing students to hold full-time jobs while enrolled in the program. Both of these accelerated BSN degree programs require that the student have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and have completed the 11 prerequisite classes.

Hartwick College
1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820
607-431-4000

Hartwick College is a private institution located on a 425-acre campus in Oneonta, New York, with the Pine Lake Environmental campus in West Davenport. Founded in 1797 it was originally called the Hartwick Seminary, having been named after John Christopher Hartwick, a Lutheran minister. Today Hartwark is a liberal arts college, offering over 30 academic programs. The Hartwick College Department of Nursing offers the Accelerated 18 Month Program that allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 18 months of full-time study. The schedule involves 3-6 week blocks of traditional classroom teaching, online learning and clinical experiences. To qualify for this BSN 2nd degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 9 prerequisite classes. The application deadline is in March.

Long Island University Brooklyn
700 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548
718-488-1000

Long Island University Brooklyn is a private university located in Brooklyn, New York. It was chartered in 1926 by the New York State Department of Education. Today it is organized into 8 schools and colleges, and enrolls over 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The School of Nursing offers the Accelerated 2nd Degree Track that allows qualified students to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 15 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 8 prerequisite classes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Molloy College
1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11571
516-678-5000

Molloy College is a private, Catholic institution located in Rockville Centre, New York. It was chartered in 1955 at the urging of the Most Reverend Thomas E. Molloy, Archbishop of Brooklyn. It was originally called the Molloy Catholic College for Women. In 1971 the name was changed to Molloy College and in 1972 men were admitted. The nursing major was added in September of 1955 and the Division of Nursing was established in 2006. The Division of Nursing now offers the Dual Degree/2nd Degree Program that allows qualified students to first earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and then the Master of Science in Nursing degree on an accelerated schedule. To qualify for this accelerated nursing degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the prerequisite classes.

New York University
50 West 4th Street New York, NY 10012
212-998-8050

New York University is a private university in located in New York City, with branch campuses and research programs in other locations in the United States and overseas. Founded in 1831, it is the largest private university in the United States. It is organized into 14 schools, colleges, and divisions and enrolls over 50,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The College of Nursing at New York University was established in 1932 and now has an enrollment of over 1,400 students. The Accelerated BS Program allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 15 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this top accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 7 prerequisite classes. The application deadlines are in April for the fall semester and in November for the Spring semester.

Niagara University
5795 Lewiston Road, Niagara University, NY 14109
716-286-8700

Niagara University is a private, Catholic university located in Lewiston, New York. Founded in 1856 by the Congregation of the Mission, it was originally called Our Lady of Angels Seminary. It was renamed Niagara University in 1883. Today it enrolls over 4,200 students and is organized into 7 colleges and divisions. The College of Nursing offers 3 options for obtaining the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, including the Accelerated BS Program. This BSN accelerated program allows qualified students to earn a BSN degree after 1 year of full-time theoretical and clinical work. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 6 prerequisite classes.

Pace University
1 Pace Plaza New York, NY 10038-1598
212-346-1200

Pace University is a private institution located in New York City, with campuses in Westchester and White Plains. Founded in 1906 by Charles and Homer Pace, it originally trained students for careers in accounting and business. It now is organized into 9 colleges and divisions and enrolls over 13,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The Leinhard College of Nursing at Pace University offers the Accelerated Nursing Program for college graduates who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students in this second degree BSN program also have the option of continuing in the program to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Students in the undergraduate portion of this program receive the BSN degree after one year of full-time attendance. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 6 prerequisite classes. The application deadline is in February.

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
718-270-1000

The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (SUNY Downstate) is a public health sciences institution located in Brooklyn, New York. It was founded in 1860 as the Long Island College Hospital. Over the years it has expanded and now includes the College of Medicine, the College of Health Related Professions, the College of Nursing, the School of Graduate Studies, and the University Hospital of Brooklyn. The College of Nursing offers two options to achieve the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, including the Accelerated BSN program. This second degree BSN program allows qualified students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 15 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the prerequisite classes. The application deadline is in November.

Stony Brook New York
Stony Brook University Hospital, 101 Nicolls Road Stony Brook, NY 11794
631-444-4000

Stony Brook New York is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York, with campuses in Southampton and Manhattan. It is part of the State University of New York. Founded in 1957, it was originally called the State University College on Long Island, a college that trained secondary school teachers in mathematics and the sciences. It is now organized into 12 schools and enrolls over 24,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The School of Nursing at Stony Brook offers the Accelerated Basic Baccalaureate program that allows students to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 12 months of study. It is designed for students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree, but wish to pursue a career in professional nursing. Students gain clinical experience from Stony Brook University Hospital as well as other local hospitals and clinics. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 7 prerequisite classes.

State University of New York Binghamton
4400 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY 13850
607-777-2000

State University of New York Binghamton (SUNY Binghamton) is a public university located on a 887-acre campus in Vestal, New York. Founded in 1946, it was originally called Triple Cities College, a school that trained local veterans of World War II. Now a part of the State University of New York System, SUNY Binghamton is home to 6 colleges and schools, and enrolls over 14,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The Decker School of Nursing was established in 1969 and includes the Innovative Practice Center that houses a family of human patient simulator. The Decker School of Nursing offers three tracks for earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The Accelerated BSN Option allows students to earn a BSN degree after 12 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this BSN second degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 11 prerequisite classes. The application deadline is in November.

College of New Rochelle
29 Castle Place, New Rochelle, NY 10805
914- 654-5000

The College of New Rochelle is a private, Catholic institution located in New Rochelle, New York. Founded in 1904 by the Order of the Ursulines, it was originally called College of St. Angela, the first Catholic college for women in New York. Its name was changed to the College of New Rochelle in 1910. It is now organized into 4 schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School, the School of Nursing, and the School of New Resources. All but the School of Arts and Sciences are now coeducational. The School of Nursing at the College of New Rochelle offers three tracks for earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, including the BSN for College Graduates. This second degree BSN program allows students to earn a BSN degree after 18 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the prerequisite classes. The application deadline is in April.

The Sage Colleges
65 1st Street, Troy, NY 12180
518-244-2000

The Sage Colleges is a private institution located about 150 miles north of New York City in Troy, New York, with a second campus in Albany. It was founded in 1916 by Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage as a school that prepared women for professional careers. Mrs. Sage named the school after her late husband, Russell Sage. Today, The Sage Colleges includes Sage College of Albany, the Russell Sage College, the Sage After Work program and the Sage Graduate School. The Russell Sage College remains open to women only. The nursing program is an academic program that is part of the Russell Sage College. The BSN Second Degree program allows students to earn a BSN degree on an accelerated schedule. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the prerequisite classes.

University of Buffalo
12 Capen Hall, Buffalo, New York 14260
716-645-2000

The University of Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo) is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York with a second campus in Amherst. Founded in 1846 it is the flagship school in the State University of New York System. Today it offers more than 300 degree programs and enrolls 28,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The School of Nursing at SUNY Buffalo began in the 1930s as a division of the School of Medicine and became an independent school in 1940. It offers the traditional BSN program and an Accelerated BSN program. This BSN Accelerated program allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 12 months. The program begins in May of each year and ends in May of the following year. To qualify for this top accelerated BSN degree program the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the prerequisite classes. The application deadline is in October.

University of Rochester
500 Joseph C Wilson Boulevard Rochester, NY 14642
585-275-2100

The University of Rochester is a private institution located on a 15-acre campus in Rochester, New York known as the “Red River” campus. It was founded in 1850 to fill a need for an educational institution in Rochester. Currently the University of Rochester is organized into 5 colleges and schools, offers over 200 academic programs and enrolls over 9,000 students. The School of Nursing at the University of Rochester offers three tracks for earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The Accelerated Bachelor’s Program for Non-Nurses allows students to earn a BSN degree after 12 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 5 prerequisite classes with a grade of “C” or better. The application deadlines are July for January entry, November for May entry and March for the September entry.

Wagner College
631 Howard Avenue, State Island, NY 10301
718-390-3100

Wagner College is a private institution located on Grymes Hill in State Island, New York. Founded in 1883, it was originally called Rochester Lutheran Proseminary, a school that trained Lutheran ministers. It now offers over 50 academic programs and enrolls over 2,400 graduate and undergraduate students. The Evelyn L. Spiro School of Nursing offers three tracks for earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The Second Degree program allows students to earn a BSN degree after 15 months of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the 5 prerequisite classes. The application deadline is in February.