Thank you for your interest in applying to Boston College's William F. Connell
School of Nursing. This page gives a broad overview of application deadlines
and requirements. For full information, please click through to the various
forms and materials that must be submitted to complete your application. These
individual forms often contain important details necessary for completing your
application, and we recommend that you review each form in advance to ensure
that you have the necessary information to complete all materials by the application
deadline.
DEADLINES
All materials must be postmarked or submitted electronically by the deadline indicated| Rolling | MS Program* Applications (average turnaround is 1 month) |
| Sept 15 | Nurse Anesthesia Specialty Application Deadline (for January Enrollment) |
| Nov 1 | Master's Entry Application Deadline (for September Enrollment) |
| Nov 30 | Teaching Certificate Application Deadline (for January Enrollment) |
* Includes Traditional Master's, RN/MS, Joint Degrees, Master's Completion, and Additional Specialty Concentration
APPLICATION CHECKLIST AND DOWNLOAD CENTER
To apply for admission to a graduate program (master's, PhD, or certificate), please complete the steps indicated in the checklist below. Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all of the required documents for your selected program.
| Item | MS* | Add'l Specialty | RN/MS | Master's Entry | Nurse Anesthesia |
| Application (online application preferred, printable application available) | • | • | • | • | • |
| $40.00 application fee (can be submitted online or mailed with cover sheet) | • | • | • | • | • |
| Official Transcript from all post secondary institutions attended (including BC) | • | • | • | • | • |
| Goal Statement(s) | • | • | • | • | • |
| Three (3) letters of reference (find out more about appropriate references for your program) | • | • | • | • | • |
| A copy of your current RN license to practice nursing in Massachusetts and/or state for clinical practica | • | • | • | • | |
| Official GRE scores (scores must be current within 5 years of application deadline) | • | • | |||
| Evidence of a three (3) credit statistics
course or plans to complete one before enrollment |
• | • | • | ||
| Evidence of ACLS and PALS certification | • | ||||
| Evidence of at least one year of critical care experience as an RN | • | ||||
Additional Requirements for International Students |
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| Official transcript(s) evaluation (by the Commission on Graduate Foreign Nursing Schools) from all post-secondary institutions at which you have studie | ** |
• | • | • | • |
| Official TOELF scores | • | • | • | • | • |
| CGFNS Examination Results | • | • | • | • | • |
| NCLEX-RN Examination results/RN licensure | • | • | • | • | |
* Includes Traditional Master's, RN/MS, Joint Degrees, and Master's Completion.
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.