ABSN Open House
Open House - Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN Program
The Accelerated Second-Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program provides students who have already earned a baccalaureate degree or higher in a non-nursing field the opportunity to earn their BSN in one year of full-time study. Learn more about the program at the upcoming Open House.
Open House Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location:
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
First Floor, Classroom 125
3500 Victoria Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Agenda
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Registration and Refreshments |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Welcome, Program Information Session, Advisor Q & A, Scholarship Details |
| 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Student Discussion and Q & A |
| 10:15 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. | Break |
| 10:20 a.m. - 11:35 a.m | Skills Lab, Simulation Lab, Anatomy & Physiology lab participate in hands-on activities. (You will rotate through all three labs). |
| 11:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m | Questions and Closing |
At this event, you'll be able to:
- Participate in hands-on nursing activities in the Anatomy & Physiology Lab, Skills Lab and Simulation Lab - you'll feel like you stepped into an operating room.
- Meet our ABSN program coordinator and academic advisors - ask any questions you have!
- Learn about the program and application process.
Register Now!
Parking Details: The recommended parking garages for this event are the Soldiers and Sailors parking garage about a ten-minute walk from the Victoria Building. Noted as SO on the following map. The UPMC Presbyterian parking garage is located across the street from the Victoria Building. Other parking options can be found at Pitt Parking.
Entrances to the Victoria Building: There are two entrances to the Victoria Building. The escalator entrance is located at the corner of Victoria and Lothrop Streets, adjacent to the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital emergency entrance. The elevator entrance is located at the corner of Victoria and Darragh Streets. Both locations will be well marked with balloons and signs the day of the event.
Learn more about the ABSN Program.
Contact Information
For questions about School of Nursing ABSN Open House or to inquire about accommodations, please contact:
Angela Stefanic
Assistant Director for Marketing & Recruitment
acg68@pitt.edu