Bachelor's In Nursing (BSN)

Frequently Asked Questions About the Nursing Degree Completion Program

• What are the prerequisites for this program?

  Students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and who meet certain criteria may be directly accepted into the major as first-year students.

  Students who do not meet the direct-accept criteria but are admitted to Regis College have the option of pursuing the first-year nursing curriculum and be evaluated for acceptance by nursing faculty at the end of the first semester of sophomore year.

  To be considered for the nursing major, students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and no courses below 2.0 (C). Students must earn a B- (2.7) in all NU courses. Once a student matriculates into the nursing major, an overall GPA of 2.7 and a 2.7 (B minus) grade in all nursing courses must be maintained.

• Do you have an accelerated BSN program?

  Yes! If you are looking to get your bachelor's degree in nursing sooner than four years, our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program will get you your degree in just 16 months. This program is ideal for those looking for a career change, graduates who hold an associate's degree in nursing, or students pursuing multiple degrees.

• How do I go about changing my major to nursing if I already attend Regis?

  Undergraduate students already enrolled in another major at Regis College, including satellite campuses, who wish to change their major to nursing are subject to all transfer policies currently in place for external transfer students applying for admission into the Regis nursing program, including the need for SATs (math 530, critical reading 27/40) or ACTs (composite score of 21) and interview with the Nursing Transfer Advisor, as outlined in the internal transfer process below.

  Internal applicants will first meet with Regis Advising to complete the transfer application form for admission to the undergraduate nursing program. Regis Advising will contact the Office of Admission for documents needed to confirm or add to information on transfer application, completing an initial review of the form to ensure the applicant meets the minimum criteria for admission into the Regis nursing program. Regis Advising will forward the Internal Transfer form to the Nursing Transfer Advisor who will schedule a meeting with the student to take place within two weeks of receipt of application.