Accelerated BS/MS Nursing Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Prerequisite Requirements
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Do all prerequisites need to be completed in order to apply to this program?
Is there a time limit on my prerequisite courses?
I had previously taken courses similar to the prerequisites. Can these courses count?
What grade is required for prerequisite courses? What happens if I do not have that grade?
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
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Can I waive the GRE/MAT requirement?
What scores does Regis College require on the GRE/MAT?
I received a lower score on the GRE/MAT. Will my application still be reviewed?
Do I still need to take the GRE/MAT if I plan to stop after receiving my BSN?
General Application Procedures
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How do I set up a personal interview? Will someone from the Office of Graduate Admission contact me
about this?
Can I apply to both the part-time BS in Nursing for Non-Nurse College graduates and the full-time
Accelerated BS/MS in Nursing for Non-Nurse College graduates?
What is the deadline to apply?
Is the Early Action deadline binding?
If I am waitlisted or denied for Early Action, will my application be re-reviewed at a later date?
Is there any way to postpone the deposit deadline?
Prerequisite Requirements
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Do all prerequisites need to be completed in order to apply to this program?
No. Prerequisites are a requirement to matriculate into the program and are not required to be completed
at the time that you apply. As such, you may apply early and complete the prerequisites during the
following Spring or Summer semesters. All prerequisites must be completed by the Fall semester in which a
student plans on starting the program. In no case can a prerequisite course be taken concurrently with the
Accelerated BS/MS Nursing program.
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Is there a time limit on my prerequisite courses?
Physical science courses (Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Chemistry I and II, and Microbiology) must be
completed within 7 years of the start of the program. Students whose physical science courses exceed the 7
year time limit may choose to retake the course, take the CLEP exam (Chemistry, only) or take a review
course through Regis College. There is no time limit on Social Science courses (Human Development,
Statistics, and Ethics).
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I had previously taken courses similar to the prerequisites. Can these courses count?
Certain courses will count as equivalents for select prerequisites. If a student has any questions about
whether or not a course will count as a prerequisite, they should contact the Office of Graduate Admission
at 781.768.7330 or graduatedepartment@regiscollege.edu.
The following table lists common equivalents for prerequisite courses that are accepted by Regis College:
Prerequisite Requirement
Anatomy and Physiology I and II
Chemistry I and II
Chemistry II
Human Development
Ethics
Accepted Equivalent Course
One semester of Anatomy
One semester of Physiology
CH105 at Regis College
Chemistry CLEP exam
Organic Chemistry
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Psychology
Biomedical Ethics
Introduction to Philosophy
The following table lists courses that WILL NOT count as prerequisite equivalents by Regis College:
Prerequisite Requirement
Microbiology
Non-Equivalent Course
General Biology
Statistics
Calculus
Ethics
Introduction to Sociology
Human Development
Child Development
Adolescent Development
In addition, physical science courses (Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Chemistry I and II, and
Microbiology) must have a lab associated with them. Any physical science course not accompanied by a lab
will not be accepted by Regis College.
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What grade is required for prerequisite courses?
While any course with a grade of C- and above will be accepted, students should receive grades of A’s and
B’s in order to be considered a competitive candidate.
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Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
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Can I waive the GRE/MAT requirement?
Only students holding a previous advanced degree (Masters or Doctoral level) will be exempt from taking
the GRE or MAT exam. Unlike other programs offered at Regis College, students applying to the Accelerated
BS/MS Nursing program are not eligible to take two courses towards the program in order to waive the
GRE exam.
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What scores does Regis College require on the GRE/MAT?
The average accepted student at Regis College receives a total of 1100 on the GRE exam (550 Verbal, 550
Quantitative) and 410 on the Miller Analogies Test. Preferred scores for students taking the Revised GRE
Exam will not be available until November of 2011.
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I received a lower score on the GRE/MAT. Will my application still be reviewed?
Yes. There is no specific cutoff for GRE scores. The Graduate Admission Committee will review your entire
application (including resume, personal statement, transcripts, prerequisite grades, letters of reference,
and personal interview) before rendering an admission decision. All items will be taken into consideration
when reviewing a student’s application.
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Do I still need to take the GRE/MAT if I plan to stop after receiving my BS in Nursing?
Yes. All applicants to the Accelerated BS/MS Nursing program are required to take the GRE/MAT exam
with the exception of those already holding a Masters or Doctoral Degree.
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General Application Procedures
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How do I set up a personal interview? Will someone from the Office of Graduate Admission contact
me about this?
A personal interview is required for all students applying to the Accelerated BS/MS Nursing program. It is
the responsibility of the applicant to contact The Office of Graduate Admission in order to set this interview
up. Applicants should call 781.768.7330 or email graduatedepartment@regiscollege.edu in order to do so.
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Can I apply to both the part-time BS in Nursing for Non-Nurse College graduates and the full-time
Accelerated BS/MS in Nursing for Non-Nurse College graduates?
No. Students must choose one of the two options for non-nurse college graduates.
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What is the deadline to apply? When will I receive an admission decision from Regis College?
The following table outlines deadlines for application, expected decision dates, and required deposit
deadlines for the Accelerated BS/MS Nursing program at Regis College:
Application Deadline
December 5, 2011
(Early Action Deadline)
February 6, 2012
(Regular Action Deadline)
Rolling Admission
(All applications received
after February 6, 2012)
Decision Date
Deposit Deadline
January 9, 2012
February 6, 2012
March 5, 2012
March 30, 2012
3-4 weeks from receipt of
complete application
3-4 weeks from decision
date
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Is the Early Action deadline binding?
No. Unlike Early Decision, an Early Action application is not binding.
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If I am waitlisted or denied for Early Action, will my application be re-reviewed at a later date?
Applicants waitlisted to the Accelerated BS/MS Nursing program will have their applications re-reviewed
for the following academic year should a spot become available. Unfortunately, students whose
applications are denied must wait until the following academic year in order to reapply to the program.
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Is there any way to postpone the deposit deadline?
No. Unfortunately, the deposit deadline is non-negotiable.
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