Apply to the School of Nursing at Elms College

Traditional undergraduate students and transfer students can take advantage of Elms College’s rolling admission policy, which never has a submission deadline. There is also no application fee for undergraduate applications.

First-Year Students

• Fill out the Common Application or the Elms Application.
• Submit your official high school transcript or GED/HiSet scores.
• Submit your optional application items, such as your personal statement, letters of recommendation, or test scores (SAT I or ACT).
  For more information about our Test Optional Admission Policy, click here.
• If you’re applying for financial aid, complete the FAFSA.

Transfer Students

• Fill out the Common Application or the Elms Application.
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
• Submit proof of high school completion (official transcript or a copy/photo of your diploma or GED). Note, if you’re applying with less than 24 college credits, you must submit an official high school transcript or GED scores.
• Submit your optional application items, such as your personal statement or letters of recommendation.
• For additional requirements for Elms College Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing program, please click here.
• If you’re applying for financial aid, complete the FAFSA.

We still do ‘snail mail’

Official high school and college transcripts can mailed to:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Elms College
291 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013

Or can be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admission electronically at admissions@elms.edu.

Visit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) admission requirements page for complete information.

Due to its rapid pace, the Accelerated Second Degree program has an application deadline. Students intending to enroll in the fall 2021 program must submit their application by February 15, 2021.

Accelerated Second Degree Students

• Fill out the Elms Application or Common Application.
• Submit a letter of recommendation.
• Include a personal statement describing why you are an excellent candidate and how the program will facilitate your career goals.

Visit the Accelerated Second Degree admission requirements page for complete information.

RN-BSN applicants should communicate with the admissions contact for the location that interests them. Regardless of location, however, applications will require the following:

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate programs and graduate level courses.
• Current RN license (will waive if waiting for NCLEX date)

Visit the RN-BSN Degree Completion admission requirements page for complete information.

The Master of Science in Nursing program has a rolling admission policy. Students are encouraged to submit their application at anytime, whether they are interested in an MSN degree or certificate.

• Complete the MSN application.
• One letter of recommendation, preferably from an academic source and from the administrator or manager in the most recent nursing position.
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate programs and graduate level courses.
• Current resume that includes prior education and work experience.
• Writing sample reflecting applicant’s graduate learning goals and reasons for applying to the program (maximum length 3 pages). MSN/MBA dual degree candidates are to include professional goals and the reasons for applying to the MBA program.

Visit the Master of Science in Nursing admission requirements page for complete information.

Admission to Elms College is by formal application to Graduate Admissions. To be considered for admission to the Elms College Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, Health Systems Innovation and Leadership (HSIL) track, the ideal candidate will have met the following requirements in their application:

• Apply to the DNP program
• Submit professional resume
• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended
• Current Registered Nurse licensure
• Two letters of reference, preferably an academic and/or professional recommendation
• Submit 1-2 page goal statement

In addition to the requirements above, each DNP track has additional application requirements. Visit the application pages for each DNP track for complete application requirements: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or Health Systems Innovation and Leadership (HSIL). You can also visit the Post-Graduate APRN certificate page to learn about our certificate programs.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION DEADLINE

Early decision completed applications are due by March 15 each year for fall enrollment.  Applications are reviewed based upon date of submission.