Transfer Admission into the Traditional Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Students who wish to transfer into the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program must apply using the Eastern Admission Transfer Application.

Application Deadline: May 31^st.

Please ensure all materials are submitted by this deadline. Missing or late documents may result in a delayed or incomplete review of your application.

Eligibility Criteria for Transfer Credits

• Transfer credits must be earned at a regionally accredited institutions.
• Courses required for the nursing program curriculum must have a minimum of B- or better.
• Lab-based science courses (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology) must
  • Have been completed within 5 years prior to enrollment.
  • Have in-person labs – courses with online lab are not transferrable.
• Only courses comparable in content and learning outcomes to the required curriculum will be accepted.
• Nursing courses are not transferable.

Evaluation Process

• Students must submit all official transcripts from both high school and all colleges attended.
• A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required.
• A nursing essay is required.
• A letter of recommendation is required.
• The Office of the Registrar will complete an initial credit evaluation.
• Approved credits will be reflected in the student’s degree audit within 5 business days.
• The Nursing Admission Panel will review the application.
• Admission decisions are based on
  • Overall academic performances
  • Fulfillment of all eligibility criteria
  • Nursing essay
  • Individual experiences that may contribute to student success

Transfer Credit Limitations

• Students will be placed into either the first year or sophomore year based on prerequisite courses taken.
• Spring transfers are considered on a limited basis.
• Students may have no more than one course failure.
• No course may be repeated more than once.

Prerequisites requirement with a grade of B- or above must be completed to be placed in Sophomore year

1. Foundational Math - MAT 135/P Math for Liberal Arts/Plus or MAT 155/P Precalculus
2. HSC 215 Biology for Health Sciences with lab – 4 credits
3. HSC 225 Medical Terminology – 3 credits
4. HSC 318 Anatomy and Physiology with lab – 4 credits
5. ENG 100/P College writing 3-5 credits (optional)

Appeal Process

Students may appeal transfer credit decisions by submitting a Transfer Credit Appeal Form and supporting documentation to the Academic Appeals Committee.

https://www.easternct.edu/registrar/forms/academic-appeals.html