ABSN Track Requirements for Concordia Texas 

Eligibility Requirements 

Students seeking admission to our ABSN track may be considered, provided they have fulfilled the minimum ABSN track requirements below.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the prerequisite natural science courses.
• Transfer applicants: pre-nursing degree requirements, cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Second-degree seeking students: conferred degree cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Submission of a nursing admissions essay that meets scoring requirements.
• Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS): Must take within three years of enrollment to the ABSN track and receive a score of 67% or higher (no more than two attempts are allowed within a 365-day period to reach minimum score requirements accepted). 

Participation Requirements

Once you are accepted into the accelerated nursing track, you must complete the following:

• American Heart Association CPR certification from the “Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers” course.
• Criminal background screening.
• Drug screening.
• Certified background checks for both the University and the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Satisfactory completion of all immunization and health participation requirements through Clinical Student.

You will be required to submit proof you have completed all of these participation requirements before you begin your accelerated nursing education. These requirements are subject to change for each cohort and will be provided to you upon your acceptance.

Computer Requirements

Students accepted into the ABSN track at Concordia Texas are required to have a laptop computer that meets certain minimum specifications. For more information about the requirements for your device, see our computer requirements page.