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For fall semester admission, applications submitted by the "priority deadline" of March 1 are given priority and will be notified of a decision by the end of April. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis through July 1.

For spring semester admission, the application deadline is December 1. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis through December.

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Admission Criteria

• Completion of an accredited associate degree in nursing program or a hospital school diploma program.
• A GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Current citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America
• Current, vaild RN license

Information Sessions

Interested in learning more about the program? Join us for an information session. All sessions are held virtually through Zoom. During each information session you will learn about the program curriculum, prerequisite requirements, application processes, and have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A with program staff and admissions.

Register for an RN-BS Information Session

How to Apply

Students New to UMass Boston

If you have never been admitted or matriculated into a degree program at UMass Boston, you may apply to the RN-BS Program using this Apply link.

Note: If you have taken classes as a continuing education or non-degree student at UMass Boston, you are still considered a "new" student and should apply through Undergraduate Admissions.

The following application materials must be submitted:

• Completed Undergraduate Admissions Application
• Application fee: $60.00
• Official, sealed transcripts from all colleges and schools attended AFTER the completion of high school/GED (even if the coursework completed does not pertain to nursing).

Note: Applicants DO NOT need to supply their high school transcripts.

Application materials should be mailed to:

University of Massachusetts Boston
c/o Office of Undergraduate Admissions
100 William T Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA 02125

After you apply to the program, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will mail you a letter containing an ID Number and pin code. You can use the ID Number and pin code online to review your Application Status.  If you have any questions about your application or the application process, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Former UMass Boston Students

If you were previously admitted to a degree program at UMass Boston, your application process is different than what is listed above.

Please select whichever of the following options applies to you and follow the instructions below.

1. Formerly matriculated students who did not receive a degree

   If you were admitted to a degree program at UMass Boston but did not receive a degree, please complete the Undergraduate Readmission form available from the Office of the Registrar.

2. Students who received a previous Bachelor's degree from UMass Boston

   If you have earned a previous Bachelor’s degree from UMass Boston, you may apply by submitting a Second Degree Application form available from the Office of the Registrar.

The following application materials must be submitted:

• Completed Readmission Application Form or Second Degree Application
• Official, sealed transcripts from any colleges attended after graduating from UMass Boston

Degree Requirements

Completion of the RN-BS Degree requires successful completion of the following requirements:

• Five six-credit Nursing Major courses (30 credits taken at UMass Boston) Click here for  RN-BS Advising Sheet
• All health science pre-requisites (via transfer, equivalent NLN exam, or courses taken at UMass Boston)
• All required general education, distribution, statistics, and elective courses
• Writing Proficiency Requirement
• 120 credits

All coursework completed after the date of matriculation into the program must be taken at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Cost & Aid
Please refer to the the undergraduate financial aid pages for more information.

For additional information regarding tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar’s Office or send an email to Bursar@umb.edu.

• NU 360- Professional Issues in Nursing (6 credits)
• NU 361- Health Assessment and Promotion (6 credits)
• NU 362- Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice (6 credits)
• NU 461- Community Health Nursing (6 credits)
• NU-462 Legal, Ethical and Health Policy Issues in Nursing (3 credits)
• NU-463 Synthesizing Baccalaureate Nursing Knowledge & Clinical Practice (3 credits)

For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.

• Demonstrate competence & clinical judgement in prioritizing person-centered, culturally sensitive care delivered with a focus on health equity.
• Integrate best evidence into nursing practice to coordinate and manage health care for individuals, families, communities, and populations across the life span.
• Analyze effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration strategies to address the concerns of diverse populations within complex healthcare systems.
• Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes of promoting wellness and managing illness and chronic conditions to advance health equity and enhance population health in local and transcultural communities.
• Create a culture of quality and safety within complex healthcare systems to achieve optimal health outcomes across the lifespan for diverse populations.
• Integrate informatics and technology into contemporary professional nursing practice to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Utilize current ethical and legal standards and health care policies to guide nursing practice and improve healthcare outcomes.
• Demonstrate professionalism and leadership in contemporary nursing practice.

• Successful completion of all nursing courses (five classes totaling 30 credits)
• Successful completion of the Writing Proficiency Requirement
• Successful completion of all University general education and elective requirements. ▪ 120 overall credits 

Additional Requirements

If students do not transfer in credit for Pharmacology, Anatomy & Physiology, and/or Microbiology we offer National League of Nursing Examinations. All NLN exams are offered online through the National League for Nursing. 

RN2BS@umb.edu
(617) 287-7500

SARA Compliance, Disclosure & Dispute Resolution
UMass Boston programs are designed to meet the requirements for licensure or certification in Massachusetts. Please contact your state licensing or certification board to determine whether the program meets the requirements for licensure or certification in other states.