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Frequently Asked Questions: Four-Year B.S. in Nursing Progam

You ask, we answer! Don't see your question answered below? Reach out to our Student Support Team at nursing [at] UMass [dot] edu (nursing[at]UMass[dot]edu).

Can I switch my major to nursing if I'm a UMass student, or transfer into the program if I'm at a different school?

Answer: No. 

We do not allow change-of-majors or transfers into our four-year B.S. in Nursing program. There is no minor in nursing. Learn more about admission into our four-year B.S. in Nursing program. We also offer an accelerated B.S. in Nursing program for those who have earned a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field.

What clinical placements does this program offer?

Answer: We boast over 100 longstanding clinical partnerships with regional healthcare providers and organizations. View a list of our frequently used clinical sites, including Baystate Medical Center, Holyoke Medical Center, and Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Do I need to have a COVID-19 vaccine?

Answer: It depends.

It is asked for you to have the most current vaccine for COVID-19 (2024). We do accept medical and religious exemptions, but these will determine where you are placed for clinicals.

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