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We educate exceptional nurse leaders—critical thinkers and compassionate practitioners committed to serving others in our communities and around the world.Prepare for a rewarding challenge that will change your life—and the lives of others.
Check application requirements and deadlines for your specific program and prepare your documents.
Program | Deadline |
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Post-Baccalaureate DNP — Nurse Practitioner Specialties | Early decision for Fall enrollment— December 15 Family specialty is fall enrollment only |
Post-Master's DNP | Early decision for Fall enrollment— December 15 Fall enrollment — March 15 Spring enrollment — September 15 |
Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistDNP | Summer enrollment— June 30 |
Direct Entry DNP | Early decision for Fall enrollment— September 15 Fall enrollment — December 15 |
Direct Entry Master's | Early decision for Fall enrollment— September 15 Fall enrollment — December 15 |
RN to DNP | Early decision for Fall enrollment— December 15 Family specialty is fall enrollment only |
RN toMS NursingGeneralist | Early decision for Fall enrollment— December 15 Full-time students must apply for fall enrollment. |
Ph.D. | January 15 |
Undergraduate Early Decision I | November 1 |
Undergraduate Early Decision II & Regular Decision | January 1 |
Nondegree | Rolling admissions |
For graduate program admission, fill out the application. For undergraduate admission, fill out theCommon App.
Our committment to excellence doesn't stop at academics. Learn about our premier clinical partnerships, supportive alumni community, and opportunities for global impact.
Sean Sendall, Assistant Dean, Graduate Enrollment & Data Analytics
Michele Hubley, Assistant Director, Graduate Programs
Racism and inequality have no place in health care. At the Connell School, we're working to reduce health disparities and injustices while educating the next generation of culturally competent nurses.
$1,804
cost per graduate credit
100%
of full-time Ph.D. students receive full tuition remission
72%
of Master's and DNP students receive financial aid
#1
Top-ranked nursing master’sprogram in Massachusetts
2024 U.S. News & World Report
100%
Percentage of graduate students who passed the NCLEX-RN licensing exam on their first attempt (2021)
90%
Percentage of undergraduate students who passed the NCLEX-RN licensing examon their first attempt (2022)