University of Connecticut-Avery Point

The University of Connecticut – Avery Point campus was founded in 1967 as a public research university. Students can enjoy a small college setting while studying at state-of-the-art academic facilities. The college is located on 72-acres of coastal land, giving students convenient access to the ocean. The campus includes 28 buildings, including several historic buildings. However, the university also received funds for a $50 million renovation project to improve several academic buildings on the campus. They also offer a low student to faculty ratio, ensuring that every student receives the attention of the professors and instructors.

Each semester, over 7,000 students enroll in the various graduate and undergraduate programs available at UConn Avery Point, including the nursing program. Students may enroll in the CEIN/BS program, which is currently the only nursing program offered at the Avery Point Campus. Traditional BSN and MSN programs are available at the UConn Storrs campus. Students who already have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field may apply for this program to earn a BSN and a post-baccalaureate certificate. The program is designed to be completed within 12 months with full-time study. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the registered nurse licensing exam.

Updated on: 10 Nov, 2025

Program Length & Format

12-month ABSN (CEIN/BS) program
Full-time schedule starting in January
Offered at four campuses, including Avery Point in Groton, CT
program comprises a required 45-credit sequence in basic nursing

Admission Requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field required
Minimum cumulative program GPA of 2.5 to graduate
Grade of C or better required in all nursing courses within the accelerated sequence
Must meet all clinical health clearance requirements including criminal background check and drug screening

Deadlines

Application deadline generally by September 1 for January start date

Application

Non-refundable $1,000 program deposit required at time of admission
Official transcripts and compliance with health/clinical clearances required before starting program
Criminal background check and drug screen ordered after admission and instruction from program office
Health documentation must be submitted by deadlines provided by clinical placement office

Selection Process

Admission is selective; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
Deferral possible only once, requires approval by Associate Dean or Dean

Clinical & Simulation Lab

Clinical experiences required at designated clinical sites in Connecticut
Compliance with health clearances, immunizations, CPR certification, and criminal background check mandatory to enter clinical settings
Clinical hours required and failure to meet hours may prevent progression
Simulation labs incorporated in clinical skill preparation and reorientation

Contacts

Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing 231 Glenbrook Rd., Unit 4026, Storrs, CT 06269 Phone: (860) 486-3716
Recruitment Coordinator: Shea Kapinos (contact info not explicitly given)
Program Director: Elizabeth Mayerson, DNP, FNP-BC, CNE
Assistant Director: Susan Virkler, EdD, RN, CNE
Admissions Coordinator: Heather Spottiswoode
Director of Clinical Partnerships: Marianne Snyder, PhD, RN