Admissions Policy
The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing complies with the University of Massachusetts Amherst policies on admission. The University of Massachusetts Amherst “prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability or veteran status in any aspect of the admission or treatment of students or in employment.”
Undergraduate Nursing Major
Admission to the freshman Nursing class at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is contingent upon successful completion of required high school courses at a level consistent with the University’s and the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing’s admissions standards. The University of Massachusetts Amherst uses a holistic admissions review. Factors like personal experiences, strengths, and compatibility with the university are also considered.
Candidates must provide satisfactory evidence of secondary school graduation (official High School or GED/HiSET transcript), or its equivalent (e.g., Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree).
Candidates must include translations and evaluations of non-English transcripts. Candidates must also comply with the immunization requirements specified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Applicants are notified about admissions decisions by the University's Undergraduate Admissions Office. More information about the admissions process is available on the Admissions website.
Accelerated BS
Admission to the Accelerated BS in Nursing is contingent upon successful completion of a first undergraduate degree (BA or BS) and the required prerequisites for the Accelerated BS in nursing program. Candidates must provide satisfactory evidence of secondary school graduation (official High School or GED/HiSET transcript), or its equivalent (e.g., Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree).
Candidates must include translations and evaluations of non-English transcripts. Candidates must also comply with the immunization requirements specified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Accelerated BS in Nursing applications are submitted to the University Without Walls (UWW) Admissions Office and reviewed and approved by the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing. Applicants are notified about admissions decisions by the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing. More information about the UWW admissions process is at the UWW admissions website.
RN to BS
Admission to the RN to BS is open to registered nurses who have completed required prerequisites and whose cumulative GPA is 2.5 or higher. Candidates must provide satisfactory evidence of secondary school graduation (official High School or GED/HiSET transcript), or its equivalent (e.g., Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree).
Candidates must include translations and evaluations of non- English transcripts. Candidates must also comply with the immunization requirements specified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. RN to BS applications are submitted to the University Without Walls (UWW) Admissions Office and reviewed and approved by the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing. Applicants are notified about admissions decisions by the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing. More information about the admission process is available on the Admissions website.