Q. In the Part-Time curriculum, how often will I be required to be on-campus?
A. In this part-time format, students will be expected to be on-campus for classes one day/week in the first two semesters, two days/week in the third and 4th semesters, and one day/week throughout the remainder of the program. In addition to on-campus classes, students will be in clinical one day/week in the first semester and two days/week in the second and third semesters. In the final semester, students will complete the practicum hours two or three days/week. *This schedule may be subject to change, based on clinical availability and class scheduling.
Q. Why is there now a Part-Time ABSN program?
A. The School of Nursing created this curriculum to provide a flexible option for prospective students who wish to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, but would like to complete the program part-time. This option is ideal for applicants who are unable to commit to the full-time schedule, where students are attending class and/or clinical 5 days/week.
Q. What are the start terms for the Full-Time and Part-Time ABSN programs?
A. The Full-Time 16-months ABSN program has a Spring and Summer Start Term. The Part-Time Two-year ABSN program has a Fall 2022 Start Term.
Q. Can I apply while still completing my prerequisites? Do I have to complete the prerequisites before I apply?
A. Applicants may apply with two outstanding prerequisites the semester prior to starting the program. For example, if you plan to start classes in January, you may only be completing two prerequisites the fall semester prior.
Q. How do I know if a class I have taken before or a class I am signing up for will count as a prerequisite?
A. Please submit our Prerequisite Inquiry Form for any class you have taken, are taking or thinking about taking, so we may evaluate the course. Please be sure to include an official course description and/or syllabus and submit a new form for each course.
Q. What is the class format and schedule?
A. The ABSN program is a full-time program. Students can expect to be in class/lab or clinical 4-5 days a week with some classes in the evening and on Saturdays. The ABSN curriculum is split between classes with regular weekly meetings or hybrid courses, with 4-6 on campus meetings throughout the semester and most of the coursework completed on our online platform D2L.
Q. Do you have a GPA minimum? What is the average GPA of accepted students?
A. Yes, you must have an overall baccalaureate grade point average above 2.70 or overall graduate grade point average above 3.30. Please see our Application Requirements page for additional details.
Q. Do I need to have a car?
A. Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical placements. If you do not own a car, consider car pooling, renting or borrowing a car when your clinical placement is outside of Boston public transportation.
