Nursing

The Froelich School of Nursing program plan consists of 127 total credits. 71 credits include the Core Curriculum (for the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026) 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

For the Class of 2027 and external transfer students, the Froelich School of Nursing consists of 127 total credits, 71 credits include the Foundations Program, the pre-requisite courses required for the nursing program, six total credits of elective courses, and 56 nursing course credits. 

Cornerstone Courses

ENG 130 English Composition
LTE 140 Literature
THE 100 Introduction to Theology
Second Theology
PHI 100 Socrates and the Search for Truth
PHI 151 Ethics

Pillar Courses

HRS 121 Human Development and Disability Across the Lifespan (social science pillar)
100-level History Course (history pillar)
BIO 160 with lab Concepts of Biology (natural science pillar)
MAT 114 or higher based on placement (math pillar)
Foreign Language at placement (language culture and expression pillar)
Fine Art or Music course (language culture and expression pillar)

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.
 

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.

A current Assumption University student who is interested in changing their major into nursing must submit a letter of intent by November 1 or March 1 and a completed application by the posted due date to the Nursing Faculty Assembly Student Affairs Committee. Contact Michele Aubin at maubin@assumption.edu for an application and more information. Students are made aware that deadlines are non-negotiable and seats are awarded only if space is available. 

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*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.

Non-Assumption students interested in transferring directly into the Froelich School of Nursing are required to submit a transfer application through the Office of Admissions. The following information is required as part of the transfer application:

1. A completed Common Application, including a personal statement about your college education and why attending Assumption University and the Froelich School of Nursing will be of value to you,
2. Official College transcript. Students who have earned 14 credits or less should submit their final, official high school transcript,
3. A completed College Official’s Report. A student with a documented disciplinary action may be asked to meet with the Dean of Nursing before an application decision is made,
4. A letter of recommendation from a college professor or college administrator from the home institution,
5. A current Progress Report for Transfer Applications, if required.

Once the application is completed, the Nursing Faculty Assembly Student Affairs Committee will review the applicant pool. The minimum criteria necessary to be considered for a seat in the nursing program includes:

1. Overall GPA of 3.2 or higher at the home institution;
2. Completion of at least one Biology course with a final course grade of B- or greater;
3. Completion of a College Level Algebra course or higher;
4. Completion of at least one 100-level English Composition or Literature course.

The transfer of courses from the home institution is Assumption University Registrar. Applicants are made aware that nursing courses taken at another institution will transfer in as elective credits. Per policy, the Froelich School of Nursing does not accept nursing course credits in transfer.