At the Connell School, we educate exceptional nurse leaders—critical thinkers and compassionate practitioners committed to serving others in our communities and around the world.
Backed by our legacy of academic excellence, supportive community, and extensive clinical experiences combined with the unparalleled career opportunities available in Boston and beyond, we provide an ideal place to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to maximize your potential—and your impact.
Thank you for your interest in applying to the William F. Connell School of Nursing. No matter where you are in your journey, the Connell School will expand your possibilities and transform you into the exceptional nursing professional you seek to become.
The information on this page will assist you in navigating the graduate admissions process. We look forward to reviewing your application in its entirety. For students interested in applying to our bachelor’s program, all undergraduate applications are handled by the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
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| Program | Application Deadline |
| Post-Baccalaureate DNP — Nurse Pracitioner Specialties | Fall enrollment — March 15 Spring enrollment — September 30. *Please note: family specialty is fall enrollment only |
| Post-Master’s DNP | Fall enrollment — March 15 Spring enrollment — September 30 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist DNP | Summer enrollment — October 15 |
| Direct Entry DNP | Summer enrollment — November 15 |
| Direct Entry Master’s | Summer enrollment — November 15 |
| RN to DNP | Fall enrollment — March 15 Spring enrollment — September 30. *Please note: family specialty is fall enrollment only |
| RN to MS Nursing Generalist | Fall enrollment — March 15 (full-time students must apply for fall enrollment) Spring enrollment — September 30 |
| Ph.D. | January 15 |
| Non Degree | Rolling admissions |
The undergraduate admission process at Boston College is highly selective. In selecting students, the University Admission Committee adopts a holistic review of applications for admission, ensuring that all aspects of candidates’ applications are carefully considered. While academic preparation is the most important factor considered, admission decisions are made by assessing a wide range of criteria including but not limited to: academic performance, the rigor of applicants’ secondary school or college coursework, performance on standardized tests, writing ability, leadership, recommendations, potential for future success, co-curricular involvement, work experience, and when appropriate, the ability to succeed despite facing significant obstacles or hardships. Students are required to submit the “Common Application” with a writing supplement, standardized test scores, and an official high/secondary school transcript.
While there are no minimum cut-offs for undergraduate admission consideration, the typical enrolled student profile includes grades in the range of A/A-, high school class rank comfortably within the Top 10%, and standardized test scores ranging between 1380-1500 on the SAT or 32-34 on the ACT. For international students who do not speak English as their primary language, the recommended minimum English language proficiency scores are 100 on the TOEFL and 7.5 on the IELTS.
Boston College does not set its level of selectivity; the size and quality of the applicant pool does. Therefore, decisions are only made after all applications in each round of the applicant pool have been fully evaluated. This ensures that decisions are equitable and consistent within the context of our highly competitive needs blind applicant pool.
For the entering class of 2023 overall, just 27% of more than 35,000 applicants were admitted to the University. Admission selectivity varies between each of the four undergraduate divisions: Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences, Carroll School of Management, Lynch School of Education & Human Development and the Connell School of Nursing. The Connell School of Nursing (CSON) is the most selective, admitting just 23% of Connell School applicants this year.
The faculty of Connell School of Nursing have developed technical standards competency domains that they believe to be necessary for participation and success in clinical education with or without reasonable accommodations. The Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Admissions Nursing liaison, and the Dean of the Connell School of Nursing are in frequent communication to ensure that the academic quality and preparation of incoming students meets the Faculty’s expectations and standards.
Please be advised that applicants are accepted with a projected clinical semester of fall 2019 or later on a space available basis. Please contact the Graduate Programs Office at csongrad@bc.edu or 617-552-4928 if you require additional information.