Accelerated Second Degree Nursing

Fairfield University’s Accelerated Second Degree Nursing (ASDNU) program is a 15-month pathway to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The full-time, on-campus program is offered in Austin, TX and Fairfield, CT. 

Upcoming Information Sessions

Join us for a virtual information session to learn how this transformative program can jumpstart your nursing career. Explore the curriculum and ask questions—all from the comfort of your home.

Application Requirements

Applications for the ASDNU programs in Austin, TX and Fairfield, CT are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials well in advance of the official application deadlines.

• Completed Online Application Form: Complete the online application. After you have submitted your application, you can use this site to track the status of your application and check if your supporting documents, such as transcripts and recommendations, have been received.

• Professional resume: Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.

• Personal statement: All ASDNU applicants are required to write a 700-1000 word statement (approximately two pages) from a prompt posted in the application portal.

• Official transcripts verifying completion of an undergraduate bachelor's degree. (All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.) All official transcripts must be sent either electronically to ASDNUadmiss@fairfield.edu or via mail directly from the issuing institution to Fairfield University.
• Two recommendation forms and letters, with a preference for one from a current employer or supervisor. Recommendations are completed online and you will need to enter the email address of your recommender.

Applying with International Coursework?

• Please note that the ASDNU programs in Austin, TX and Fairfield, CT cannot support applicants seeking to study on an F visa.
• If you are a permanent resident or U.S. citizen who has completed college-level credits outside the U.S., you must submit an official course-by-course evaluation for all international coursework. The evaluation must be submitted by an approved NACES member. WES or ECE is preferred.

Additional Information

Prerequisite Courses and Admission Requirements

ASDNU applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher from an accredited institution before enrolling in the ASDNU program. Any courses (and labs) not completed during the applicant’s previous undergraduate program may be taken at a regionally accredited university, community college or any accredited online course provider such as Portage Learning, University of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University, among others.

Facilities Tours Available

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Contact Us

If you have any questions or need help with the application process, please contact the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Admission at asdnuadmiss@fairfield.edu and (203) 254-4184.