Admissions

Undergraduate Students
Applications for the Traditional BSN program are evaluated by the Office of Admission. Students who declare a nursing major are accepted directly into the School of Nursing in their first year. Traditional BSN and Full-time Transfer applicants click here.

Adult Learners

RN Students
Registered nurse students may earn advanced placement in the nursing major for a maximum of 30-34 credits. Advanced placement is awarded for most students through the articulation agreement among nursing programs. The RN to BS in nursing program individualizes learning experiences for completion of the degree. RN applicants click here to download application information.

Second Degree Students
For students who have earned a bachelor's degree in another field, the school offers an accelerated program leading to a BS in nursing. Upon completion of prerequisite courses, students matriculate and complete degree requirements in approximately 15 months. A total of 60 credits must be earned after the first degree is awarded. Students must complete all prerequisite and non-nursing courses prior to admission. All students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher and earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher in prerequisite courses. Second-degree applicants click here to download application information.

Part-time Students
A program of study for individuals without a bachelor's degree allows students to pursue a career in nursing either full- or part-time. All students must have a minimum GPA of 2.80 to declare a nursing major. Students matriculate after the completion of 12 credits to continue in the nursing curriculum. Part-time applicants click here to download application information.

Evaluation of Foreign Credentials for Admission
If you are applying for admission to one of our undergraduate programs and have earned your undergraduate degree outside of the United States, please arrange to submit an evaluation of your coursework for your application file. Please click here for a list of approved evaluators.

Graduate Students
Applicants for a master's degree must hold a bachelor's degree. A quality point average of 3.0 or higher in that program is preferred. The School of Nursing admits registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing. RN applicants who have a non-nursing bachelor's degree will be considered on an individual basis and may be required to complete select prerequisites to be eligible for admission to the MSN program. All applicants must have a professional nursing license to practice in the state of Connectitut.
Graduate applicants Apply Online.

Nurse Anesthesia Students
In addition to the above, Nurse Anesthesia applicants must meet the following requirements.

Two semesters of biology and chemistry, one semester of microbiology and college math. Physics is strongly recommended.

Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 with a science GPA of 3.0

Registered Nurse license to practice in the United States at the time of application. A Connecticut RN license will be required upon admission.

A minimum of one year's experience as a RN in a critical care setting (ER does not fulfill this criteria).

Evidence of good physical, mental and emotional health.

Current BCLS, ACLS & PALS certification (must be maintained while in the program).

GRE- Analytical writing score of 4 or better. Composite scores will be reviewed in relation to the overall application.

Nurse Anesthesia Program applicants click here.

Applicants with a non-nursing bachelor's degree are not eligible for the Nurse Anesthesia track. Applicants for the post-master's certificate must hold a master's degree in nursing from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. All applicants must have a professional nursing license to practice in the state of Connectitut. RN-MSN and Post-Graduate Certificate applicants click here.