URochester Prerequisites
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Lab (grade of B or above)
- Principles of Microbiology with Lab (grade of B or above)
- Human Growth and Development (grade of C or above):
–Child Development AND
–Adolescent Development OR
–Human Growth and Development OR
–Growth and Development Through the Lifespan (UR) - Statistics (grade of C or above):
–Introductory Biostatistics OR
–Applied Statistics OR
–Introduction to Behavioral Statistics OR
–Applied Biostatistics
Nursing Bachelor’s or Master’s with University of Rochester
Why begin studying nursing at Geneseo?
SUNY Geneseo students can take advantage of a streamlined path to earning a second bachelor’s degree in nursing or a master’s degree in nursing through a new partnership between the College and the University of Rochester School of Nursing.
This partnership enables eligible and qualified Geneseo students to gain early admission to the School of Nursing’s Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing (ABSN) degree program or the Master’s Direct Entry (MDE) into Nursing Practice degree program. Both programs are designed specifically for college graduates with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees.
GPA: Geneseo students must have a cumulative Geneseo GPA of 3.0 or better and remain continuously enrolled at the College after acceptance into the nursing program at URochester School of Nursing until receipt of the bachelor’s degree.
Application: Geneseo students must apply early action for entry into the URochester School of Nursing ABSN or MDE nursing programs for the fall semester after their expected graduation from the College.
The first admissions to the programs will begin in Fall 2027, with the early-action application process opening for Geneseo students on November 16, 2026, and closing on January 15, 2027.
Requirements are subject to change. Confirm current GPA and applications requirements with the program’s faculty coordinator and partner institution admissions contact.
Partnership Programs
- BA or BS in any major that meets URochester prerequisites + ABSN in Nursing
- BA or BS in any major that meets URochester prerequisites + MDE in Nursing
Program Highlights
- The School of Nursing’s ABSN degree program is designed to prepare students over three consecutive semesters to pass their licensing exam and practice as an RN.
- The ABSN program offers both a full-time 12-month option and a hybrid 24-month option.
- If students commit to working at one of three URochester Medicine hospitals for three years after passing their licensure exam, they can receive full tuition coverage through the UR Nursing Scholars program.
- The MDE program offers an innovative path to RN licensure plus master’s-level preparation for college graduates with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees.
- Simplified admissions process, including:
• A fast-tracked application process, with early action on admissions
• A waived application fee
• A guaranteed 30% tuition scholarship for students admitted to the MDE program
Sample URochester Courses
- Management of Care
- Medical – Surgical Nursing
- Nursing Health Assessment
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Contact Info
Prospective Students
Kevin Reed, Assistant Director of Admissions
reedk@geneseo.edu
Doty Hall 200B
585-245-5435
Current Students
Paula McClure, Early Pre-Professional Advisor
mcclurep@geneseo.edu
South Hall 302
585-245-6570
