Q: Where will I do my clinicals?
A: Clinical practice takes place under the guidance of faculty and preceptors in area health care facilities such as Baystate Medical Center, community agencies, and our simulation lab.
Undergraduate Program
Accelerated BS in Nursing Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the deadline for completion of my prerequisites?
A: All prerequisites must be completed before the application deadline of January 15. Note about Winter Session: you will have until Feb 1 to send in the final transcript for any Winter Session classes. Prerequisites must have been completed no more than 5 years prior to your application. NOTE: if any prerequsite was taken as credits towards a degree that you completed, they do not expire and are not subject to the 5 year expiration.
Q: Are online classes and labs accepted as prerequisites?
A: Yes, if they are from an accredited institution.
Q: If I re-take a prerequisite course, will you average the grades?
A: No, we will take the higher grade.
Q: Can I submit more than one reference with my application?
A: No, it is not necessary to send more than one reference. The admissions committee will review only one reference.
Q: Can I write more than 500 words in my application essay?
A: No, the maximum length is 500 words.
Q: When will I be notified about admission?
A: Admissions notifications will be made by March 1.
Q: Will I have an advisor?
A: Yes, you will be assigned a faculty advisor and you will also have access to the College of Nursing Undergraduate Advisor, Reggie Lamothe.
Q: Is the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam required for admission to this program?
A: No, the TEAS exam is NOT required for entry into this program.
Q: How will I find out about background checks and other requirements?
A: You will receive information about clinical credentialing after admission to the program. We use an external vendor called CastleBranch. You will receive directions about how to set up a CastleBranch account.
Q: Is there a difference in fees for in-state and out-of-state students?
A: No, the fee is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The baccalaureate degree program is fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE; formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges).
