Program Overview

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Nursing Program Overview

The Nursing program at Southern Connecticut State University is designed as an upper-division major, requiring a strong liberal arts and science base as a prerequisite to nursing courses. Students complete theory courses in the major as well as hospital and community-based clinical practice. Full-time and limited part-time study options are available.

BS in Nursing

The curriculum in the undergraduate nursing program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in nursing. The program requires a strong liberal arts and science base as a prerequisite to nursing courses. Students complete theory courses in the major as well as hospital and community-based clinical practice.

Prerequisite Courses

The following prerequisite courses are required for the BS in Nursing program:

• BIO120Microbiology
• BIO200Human Anatomy & Physiology I
• BIO201Human Anatomy & Physiology II
• CHE125Principles and Applications of General, Organic, and Biochemistry
• MAT107 (substituted by MAT221Inter Applied Statistics)
• MAT108 (substituted by MAT122Precalculus or MAT150 Calculus I)
• PCH200Introduction to Nutrition
• PSY100Introduction to Psychology
• PSY219Lifespan Development

High School Admission Pathway

The High School Admission Pathway is available to students applying as first-time college students in their senior year of high school. Applicants should apply to the university through the Common App and indicate nursing as their major of first choice. The Direct Admissions process for Nursing at Southern Connecticut State University is inclusive and seeks to empower every undergraduate student with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives essential for active participation and impassioned, ethical leadership.

Minimum Requirements

The minimum high school academic requirements required for Direct Admissions consideration are:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of Mathematics
• 2 or more years of Science with labs
• 3 years in Social Sciences

Application Requirements

The following application requirements must be submitted by the application deadline, December 1st, 2025:

• Completed Common Application
• Official secondary school transcript, and minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA
• Recommendation letter from a teacher, counselor, or mentor
• Personal statement (Common Application Essay)
• University application fee or an official fee waiver
• SAT or ACT results (Optional)
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is highly recommended if you have resided in the U.S. for fewer than three years and English is not your native language.

College Admission Pathway and Transfer Students

The School of Nursing annually admits approximately half of the upper-division nursing cohort through the College Admission Pathway. Those wishing to pursue Nursing at Southern Connecticut State University should select BS Nursing as their program of interest on their application.

Application

Applications for the College Admissions pathway for Fall 2026 will open on November 1st, 2025, and close on February 2, 2026.

Minimum Application Eligibility Requirements

The minimum application eligibility requirements are:

• 6 of the 9 nursing prerequisite courses must be completed at the time of application with the minimum grade requirement
• 3.0 minimum CUM GPA (includes all college work, including courses taken in high school and at other colleges/universities)
• No more than 2 nursing prerequisite repeats
• Must not have been dismissed from a nursing program
• TEAS exam and score submission (for Transfer students)

Working Adults

The Part-Time, Evening & Weekend Program is designed as a year-round, evening, and weekend program for working adults. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, completed the 9 nursing prerequisite courses, and have either part-time or full-time employment.

Eligibility Requirements

The eligibility requirements for the Part-Time, Evening & Weekend Program are:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Completed all 9 prerequisites with the minimum grade requirement
• Complete UG Transfer application
• Submit transcripts, resume, and two (2) professional letters of recommendation
• Provide a personal statement of 150 words or less describing your interests and motivations in pursuing a nursing career.
• Prerequisites with a minimum C+ grade requirement

Program Details

The 53-credit curriculum spans over 3 fall semesters, 2 spring semesters, and 2 summer semesters. Applicants must apply to the university through UG Admissions and select nursing as their intended major.