Admissions Requirements. Students are selected to the Accelerated Nursing Sequence based upon their cumulative GPA, science prerequisite GPA, recommendations, experience in healthcare, related coursework, and interview. 1  Acceptance into Kent State University as a post-undergraduate degree-seeking student.2  A baccalaureate degree (non-nursing).tudents are selected to the Accelerated Nursing Sequence based upon their cumulative GPA, science prerequisite GPA, recommendations, experience in healthcare, related coursework, and interview. 1  Acceptance into Kent State University as a post-undergraduate degree-seeking student. 2  A baccalaureate degree (non-nursing).