Admission & Aid
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.
Choose a Program
Search for a program that fits your needs and goals, whether it's a master's, doctoral, or undergraduate program.
Prepare Your Materials
Check application requirements and deadlines for your specific program and prepare your documents.
| Program | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 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 Anesthetist DNP | 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 to MS Nursing Generalist | 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 |
Complete Your Application
For graduate program admission, fill out the BC application. For undergraduate admission, fill out the Common App.
Why CSON?
Our committment to excellence doesn't stop at academics. Learn about our premier clinical partnerships, supportive alumni community, and opportunities for global impact.
Contact the Graduate Admission Team
Sean Sendall, Assistant Dean, Graduate Enrollment & Data Analytics
Michele Hubley, Assistant Director, Graduate Programs
Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging
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.
Tuition & Aid
$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
Educating the Nurse Leaders of Tomorrow
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Leading by Example
“Being a leader is about maturity; being able to see the big picture and put others before yourself.”
Meet Boston College Connell School of Nursing senior Caitlin Keenan, Army ROTC.
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Preparing Nurse Leaders
John Welch, M.S. ’12, discusses how his education at the Connell School prepared him for international leadership positions in underserved communities.
By the Numbers
#1
Top-ranked nursing master’s program 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 exam on their first attempt (2022)
