Northeastern University School of Nursing

Program Length & Format

• 16 months across four full-time semesters
• Delivery format: hybrid (online didactic coursework plus in-person skills/simulation labs and clinical rotations)
• Cohort start dates: January, May, September
• Clinical groups: typically 5–8 students per instructor

Admission Requirements

• Non-nursing bachelor’s degree or minimum of 62 non-nursing college credits from an accredited institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0
• Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher
• Must meet university technical standards for clinical participation

Prerequisites

• Required prerequisite courses (grade C or higher) include:
  • Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (4 credits)
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (4 credits)
  • Introduction to Chemistry with lab (4 credits)
  • Statistics (3 credits)
  • Developmental (lifespan) Psychology (3 credits)
  • Nutrition (3 credits)
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences (100 level or above) (3 credits)
• Time limits:
  • Most prerequisites must be completed within 10 years of program start
  • Some transfer-track prerequisites must be completed within 5 years as specified
• Application may be submitted if at least five prerequisites completed and registration for remaining three is confirmed

Deadlines

• Applications are typically due two months before the cohort start date

Application

• Apply via NursingCAS
• Required documents:
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Goal statement describing nursing interests and career plans
  • Updated resume
  • Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional; at least one academic preferred)

Selection Process

• Applications processed on a rolling basis
• Admissions decisions typically issued within a few weeks of application
• Enrollment handled on a first-come, first-served basis

Wait List Policies

• No waitlist; applications processed on a rolling basis

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition per credit hour: $1,353 (tuition and fees subject to change)
• Nursing coursework requirement at Northeastern: minimum 67 credit hours
• Transfer students: required nursing coursework at Northeastern: 71 credit hours
• Automatic scholarships for newly admitted ABSN students:
  • Burlington and Fall River locations: $15,000 disbursed over four semesters
  • Charlotte location: $26,000 disbursed over four semesters; some Charlotte students eligible for an additional $10,000 based on educational background
• Other cost items to consider: prerequisite course fees, transcript fees, application fee, transportation to labs/clinicals, testing assessments, books, lab supplies, uniforms, liability insurance

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Skills and simulation labs located at program sites in Greater Boston, Fall River (Providence area), and Charlotte
• Simulation labs use patient simulator manikins and clinical equipment for skills practice
• Clinical rotations conducted at regional healthcare facilities in assigned areas
• Clinical attendance mandatory; missed clinical hours must be made up per clinical coordinator schedule
• Clinical compliance requirements: background check, immunizations, health insurance, site-specific onboarding
• Clinical compliance platforms:
  • Boston/Burlington: Exxat registration required
  • Charlotte: Complio and My Clinical Exchange registration required

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite credits may be transferred from accredited institutions if course content aligns with requirements
• AP credits may be applied toward prerequisites as determined by admissions counselor
• Prerequisite courses with lab requirement cannot be satisfied via online-only courses

International Students

• Additional requirements for applicants with degrees from institutions outside the U.S.:
  • Lawful permanent residence in the United States
  • Course-by-course transcript evaluation by World Education Services (WES) prior to admissions review
  • TOEFL score of 100 if degree was completed at an institution where English is not the primary language

Contacts

• Boston/Burlington site address: 67 South Bedford Street, Suite 300, Burlington, MA 01803
• Providence area/Fall River site address: 277 Pleasant Street, Fall River, MA 02722 (site hours noted as Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
• Charlotte site address: 2151 Hawkins Street, Suite 800, Charlotte, NC 28203