Thank you for your interest in applying to the William F. Connell School of Nursing. The information on this page pertains to those applying for the traditional master's program, RN/MS, joint degrees, and additional specialty certificate. Please read all the forms and materials carefully. These forms often contain important details, and we recommend that you review each one in advance to ensure that you have all the necessary information.
program eligibility
- A bachelor's degree, diploma, or associate's degree from a nationally accredited nursing program*
- An undergraduate grade point average of B or better
- A completed course in statistics‡
- A current RN license to practice nursing
* RNs with a diploma or associate's degree in nursing must meet all Boston College undergraduate science and liberal arts course requirements through direct transfer, portfolio review, or course enrollment. Individual course substitutions may be allowed on an individual basis. Non-nurses, please refer to the master's entry option.
‡ Not a requirement for additional specialty certificate applicants
required application materials
- Online application form
- $40 application fee (can be submitted online or mailed with cover sheet)
- Official transcripts of all prior postsecondary academic work (including at BC)
- Three letters of recommendation:
- A recent employer/supervisor who speaks to your level of professional practice
- A professor or instructor who assesses your potential for graduate study and performance in your desired area of study
- A person well acquainted with your professional preparation and/or clinical experience, preferably a master's prepared nurse
- Goal statement that articulates academic and career goals
- A copy of your current RN license
additional requirements for international students
- Official transcript(s) evaluation (by the Commission on Graduate Foreign Nursing Schools or World Education Services) from all post-secondary institutions at which you have studied
- Official TOEFL scores
- NCLEX-RN Examination results/RN licensure
supplemental forms
Based on the answers you provide in your application, you may need one or more of the following forms to complete your application:
- Suspended or Revoked License Explanation Form (if you indicated a suspended or revoked license on your application)
- Learning Disability Documentation Form (if you indicated a learning disability on your application)
- Supplementary Information Form (if you wish to submit any supplementary information in addition to the standard application)
SUBMITTING APPLICATION MATERIALS
Completed application materials should be sent to the following address:
Boston College
William F. Connell School of Nursing
Application Processing Center
P.O. Box 225
Randolph, MA 02368-9998
In order to be processed, all materials must be submitted on official forms or with appropriate official cover sheets that includes your full name, social security number (if applicable), and date of birth. This information will be used to match your application to all supplementary materials (transcripts, recommendations, etc.) Failure to include the appropriate form/cover may delay or prevent your application from being reviewed.
Please note that the mailing address listed above does not accept deliveries from Fedex, UPS, or other express mail services. If you need to submit materials in an expedited fashion, please send to:
DataBank IMX
437 Turnpike Street
Canton, Ma 02021
Att: GSON
781-830-2500