The Froelich School of Nursing program plan consists of 127 total credits. 71 credits include the Core Curriculum and required science courses. There are 56 credits designated to the nursing course sequence. Students completing the course requirements in the Froelich School of Nursing program plan will receive a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing with a minor in Biology.

Core Curriculum Requirements

Pre-requisite Curriculum

Nursing Curriculum

*Course requires a grade of B- or higher. 

Academic Catalog and Advising Guide

The student is eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, when all of the requirements of Assumption University are met; the student has successfully completed 127 credits according to the School of Nursing curriculum standards; and 56 credits designated as NUR are successfully completed with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (B-). 

Students graduating from the Assumption University Froelich School of Nursing will meet the requirements necessary to apply for licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Assumption University Nursing Students will apply to the Massachusetts (MA) Board of Registration in Nursing for eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-RN. Compliance with the Good Moral Character, as defined by state law (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112, sections 74, 74A, and 76), and determined by the Board's policy on Determination of Good Moral Character Compliance (Licensure Policy 00-01) and a payment fee provides eligibility for licensure. Passing the NCLEX-RN is required for licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Passing the NCLEX-RN is a licensure requirement in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories. Individual states may have additional licensure requirements, including, but not limited to, the number of required clinical hours, specific courses/course content in a nursing program, documentation verifying citizenship, background checks, and fingerprinting. Assumption University Froelich School of Nursing has not yet made a determination of whether our school's nursing program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in the remaining 49 states, District of Columbia or U.S. Territories. It is the student's responsibility to contact the licensure awarding agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the Assumption University Froelich School of Nursing program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state.

Need assistance finding professional nursing licensure requirements in Massachusetts?

For licensure outside of MA, visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
 

1. Is the program accredited?
Yes, Assumption University and the Nursing Program are accredited through the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The professional nursing accreditation process will begin in the next 18 months.

2. What are your NCLEX-RN pass rates?
Because we are a new program, no students have graduated from the program, therefore, no student has sat for their NCLEX-RN exam. The first group of students will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN in Summer 2023.

3. Where will clinicals be held?
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Northern Rhode Island, clinical agencies use a centralized placement system to manage the vast amount of Nursing School requests. This system will not confirm an institutions ability to have students until about six weeks before the rotation starts. In the meantime, Assumption University Nursing has received verbal commitments of support from various agencies in Massachusetts.

4. Do I need a car for clinical?
Carpooling to clinical sites is encouraged and recommended to defray parking costs. However, in the spring of the senior year, when the student is paired with a nurse for both clinical rotations, transportation to clinical will be the responsibility of the individual student. 

5. Can I study abroad?
Nursing students who are interested in study abroad are encouraged to considered summer abroad offerings as an academic semester abroad experience cannot be fit into the nursing curriculum.

6. What does it mean to have Initial Approval from the Board of Registration in Nursing?
The Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) has a three-step process to attain Full-approval Status. Assumption University is on the second step of the process. In Spring 2023, BORN will return to campus for a site visit (date is already set), review our submitted report and grant Final Approval Status to the Nursing Program. Once this approval is received, the students are eligible to apply for licensure.

The Froelich School of Nursing is a direct admit program. Applications that meet the following minimum Froelich School of Nursing requirements will be read for admission. In addition to the University requirements, the minimum criteria required for the Froelich School of Nursing includes the following: 

1. Minimum QPA in Core Math and Science Courses of 3.0. Core math courses include Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus, and Statistics; and Core Science Courses include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy, and Physiology. 
2. A high school transcript documenting the completion of three years of Core science courses (as defined above). 
3. An application ready for review includes the following: 
   1. Completed Common Application.
   2. Completed Froelich School of Nursing specific essay question located in the Common Application. 
   3. Submission of a Letter of Recommendation from a high school counselor or teacher. 
   4. Submission of High School Transcript.

Learn more about application deadlines and requirements.

The Froelich School of Nursing is accepting change of major applications. Applications will be reviewed for a spring 2022 start and a fall 2022 start. Dates for informational sessions will be posted on the Assumption University portal. First application deadline is December 1, 2021. Second application deadline is May 1, 2022.

Change of Major FAQs - updated 11.06.21

Change of Major Cover Sheet, Fall Seats - updated 11.06.21

Change of Major Cover Sheet, Spring Seats - updated 11.06.21

Faculty Letter of Recommendation Template - 11.06.21

Change of Major Information Session Presentation

View the 2022-2023 Academic Calendar

View Tuition and Fees

*Please note there are Froelich School of Nursing-specific fees listed at the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.

All written complaints from the community of interest, including but not limited to those that are received from contracted clinical agencies, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and Froelich School of Nursing alumni will be directed to the Dean of the Froelich School of Nursing for resolution. Within 48 business hours of receiving this written complaint, the Dean of the Froelich School of Nursing will contact the individual and schedule a meeting. The Dean will maintain detailed notes of the meeting, including the decision made to address the issue of complaint. If the individual is unsatisfied with the resolution, they will be instructed to submit a formal complaint to the Assumption University Office of the Provost.