Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing

Decker admits transfer students from other colleges/universities into the junior class. Students must have completed all prerequisites before joining the junior class.

Decker admits students from other Binghamton University majors into the junior class* each fall semester. Students may apply as an intra-University (IUT) transfer student if they wish to change majors or as a double-degree (DD) applicant if they would like to pursue nursing in addition to their current major.

The IUT/DD application process includes a supplemental application. Review all information in the Apply section below. 

There is no transfer admission to the sophomore class except for students in the Binghamton University Scholars program. Scholars should email decker@binghamton.edu to speak with an academic advisor.

Decker admits students with a bachelor’s degree in another field into our 12-month Baccalaureate Accelerated Track (BAT) program each year. This is a rigorous program.

Applicants must:

• Be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have an equivalent education
• Be enrolled/have completed college coursework at an accredited college or university
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Have a minimum 3.0 average in the prerequisite requirements

Note: Binghamton does not require applicants to submit Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) scores.

Students applying for the junior class must have all prerequisites completed by their intended start date*.

*Courses may be in progress when applying, but preference will be given to students who have completed all prerequisites at the time of application review. 

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled at Binghamton University
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale)
• Have a minimum 3.0 average in the prerequisite requirements
• Complete a supplemental application (see details in the Apply section below)
• Have all prerequisites completed by their intended start date*.
  • There is no transfer admission to the sophomore class except for students in the Binghamton University Scholars program. Scholars should email decker@binghamton.edu to speak with an academic advisor.

*Courses may be in progress when applying, but preference will be given to students who have completed all prerequisites at the time of application review. 

Applicants must:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in another field
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale)
• Have a minimum 3.0 average in the prerequisite requirements
• Have all prerequisites completed by their intended start date* 

*Courses may be in progress when applying, but preference will be given to students who have completed all prerequisites at the time of application review.

Binghamton University's General Education requirements are waived for students who previously earned a bachelor's degree.

Many nursing courses have a clinical component, providing students with the opportunity to apply theory to practice. Students care for diverse patient populations in several settings. Hospitals, community health facilities and long-term care institutions in and around the Binghamton area are used for clinical experiences.  

See the Binghamton University Academic Guide for course descriptions. For a list of approved nursing electives, see the Undergraduate Nursing Elective Policies section of the Decker School of Nursing Undergraduate Student Handbook.

Students apply using a transfer application; applications are accepted for the fall semester only.

Once the initial application is submitted, applicants will receive a username and password from the Undergraduate Admissions Office to access their Status Checker, where they are required to complete a prerequisite form.

Neither a personal statement nor a letter of recommendation are required.

The application and supporting documentation are due March 1. Submission is not immediate; processing takes at least 7–14 days. Most admission decisions are released in March and April.

Current Binghamton University students may apply to the traditional nursing program using the Intra-University Transfer and Double Degree application in BU Brain. Applications are reviewed for the fall semester only. Applications are due by March 15.

Following the deadline, applicants will receive instructions to complete a supplemental application. The supplemental application has three parts:

1. Prerequisite Information

2. Healthcare Experience (completed within 5 years of applying)

• Healthcare hours will be evaluated as:

  • Below expectation: 0–50 hours

  • Meets expectation: 51–100 hours

  • Exceeds expectation: 101+ hours

• For each experience, applicants will be asked to list:
  • the type of position

• • the number of hours completed/dates these hours occurred

  • the name, phone number and email address for a supervisor who can verify this service

3. Essays

• Applicants will be asked to respond to three essay questions
• Each essay response has a maximum of 250 words
• The essays will be evaluated by Decker faculty based on quality of writing and ability to demonstrate leadership, persistence and empathy

Supplemental applications must be completed by April 1. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Essay responses, healthcare experience, GPA and prerequisite completion are factors in determining admission decisions. Decisions are released by July 1.

Students apply using a transfer application for the fall semester, even though the program begins in the summer. 

Once the initial application is submitted, applicants will receive a username and password from the Undergraduate Admissions Office to access their Status Checker, where they are required to upload a résumé and complete a prerequisite form. 

• Applicants who apply by October 15 will receive Status Checker information by mid-October
• Applicants who apply after October 15 will receive Status Checker information within 5–10 business days 
• Neither a personal statement nor a letter of recommendation are required

The application and supporting documentation are due November 15. Submission is not immediate; processing takes at least 7–14 days. Late applications are accepted and will be reviewed if space is available at the time of application. Most admission decisions are released in January and February.