Why Choose Salem State SchoolUniversity’s oƒ Nursing?
• Hands-on learning for a well-rounded education
• Lliberal arts prepare you for entry into professional nursing practice
• Foundation for advanced nursing degrees
• Clinical practicums in diverse settings, including adult health, maternal child health and community care
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
As a student in our program, you’ll gain hands-on experience through clinical placements at world-renowned medical facilities, regional hospitals, school districts, boards of health and extended care facilities. These diverse placements provide you with exposure to a wide range of disciplines, ensuring you develop the practical skills and global perspective needed to thrive in any healthcare environment.
FACTS AND FIGURES
97% of 2022 School of Nursing graduates were employed upon graduation.
Graduates will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN EXAM to become a registered nurse (RN) and enter professional nursing practice.
168 nursing graduates in 2023
Full approval by the Massachusetts BOARD OF REGISTRATION in Nursing
Salem State University’s baccalaureate and master’s programs in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
92% student pass rate on the 2023 National Council Licensure ExaminationRegistered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
University Nursing Student
WHO IS CONSIDERED AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT?
Salem State defines an international student as a non-U.S. citizen or nonU.S. permanent resident green card holder. International students usually need an F-1 student visa or J-1 exchange visitor visa to study in the U.S.
APPLICANT TYPES
A first-year applicant has never been enrolled in any college or university, international or domestic. A transfer applicant has been previously enrolled in any college or university, international or domestic.
A graduate applicant has earned a bachelor’s degree from a college or university, international or domestic, and is advancing their studies with an advanced degree.
FIRST-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The BSN is a full-time, day-only program designed for first-time bachelor’s degree students.
Attended High School or Secondary School Outside the U.S.
• Submit a completed online application at salemstate.edu/apply
• Pay the $50 application fee (U.S. dollars; non-refundable)
• Official high school/secondary school record, leaving certificate and/or graduation examination results or their official copies must be in English or professionally translated. The translation must include a list of courses completed, grading scale and the grades received.
• English proficiency is required; learn more at salemstate.edu/FYIA
Attended High School or Secondary School in the U.S.
• Submit a completed online application at salemstate.edu/apply
• Pay the $50 application fee (U.S. dollars; non-refundable)
• Official high school transcripts*
Transfer Students
TRANSFER BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The transfer BSN is a full-time, day-only program designed for first-time bachelor’s degree transfer students.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Submit a completed application at salemstate.edu/apply
• Pay the $50 application fee (U.S. dollars; non-refundable)
• Submit official college transcript(s) from every college attended, an official final high school transcript (or high school equivalent), and official TEAS exam scores.
TRANSFER ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
• 12 credits of college-level work completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Two required science courses completed with a minimum C grade:
o BIO105 Biological Systems (with lab)
o CHE117 General Organic & Biological Chemistry (with lab)
o BIO200 Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab)
o BIO201 Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)
o BIO304 Microbiology (with lab)
• The TEAS exam version 7.0 is required. Applicants must score proficient (minimum 58.7%) in all four subjects: English, Math, Reading, Science. Students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree do not need to submit the TEAS exam.
• Official final high school transcript (or high school equivalent) documenting graduation. Students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree do not need to submit high school documentation.
Transfer Credit salemstate.edu/transfercredits
• Courses that are comparable to Salem State courses generally transfer.
• Transfer credit is based on factors including, but not limited to, accreditation, comparability of courses, faculty credentials, and other requirements.
• Generally, a C- is the minimum grade required to transfer a course.
• A total of 75 credits may be transferred from two-year institutions.
• Nursing courses do not transfer from other institutions.
• Advanced Placement (AP) credit cannot count towards admissions prerequisites.
TEAS
(TEAS exam is not required for students who already have a bachelor’s degree) atitesting.com/teas
• The TEAS exam version 7.0 is required. Applicants must score proficient (minimum 58.7%) in all four categories: English, Math, Reading, Science.
• Applicants must take the ATI TEAS exam at Salem State in the School of Nursing Testing Center. Applicants who have previously taken the TEAS version 7.0 may submit their exam scores obtained directly from ATI Testing.
• Applicants may take the exam a total of two times in the academic year prior to submitting their application.
• The TEAS exam is only valid for two years prior to the application deadline.
Graduate Students
GRADUATE INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Submit a completed online application at salemstate.edu/apply
• Pay the $50 application fee (U.S. dollars; non-refundable)
• If your degree was completed outside of the U.S., you must submit a transcript evaluation, even if your transcript is in English. Please request a detailed, course-by-course evaluation showing courses, grades, academic degrees, and grade point average.*
• English proficiency is required; learn more at salemstate.edu/IGA
International Transcripts
A n approved agency must validate verification for any non-U.S.-based education (secondary and college level).
Five approved agencies include the Center for Educational Documentation, Educational Credential Evaluators, North American Educational Group, SpanTran, or World Education Services.
*All documents must be official. Official transcripts are certified copies of official documents from each secondary school, college, university, or technical school attended. Records must include courses completed, grades or marks earned, and certificates or degrees awarded. Include a certified English translation of all documents not written in English.
Visa Process
For information on obtaining required visa documents and maintaining immigration status, benefits, and authorizations, contact the Center for International Education at cie@salemstate.edu
Deadlines
Admissions Deadlines
Applications submitted by the deadlines will be given full consideration for admission into your desired program.
We will review applications until the programs are full. We recommend that you follow the deadlines below to complete the admission process and allow sufficient time for student visa-related processing.
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS DEADLINES
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS DEADLINES
Cost to Attend
salemstate.edu/tuition
2024-2025 UNDERGRADUATE TUITION AND FEES (PER YEAR)
TUITION AND FEES ROOM AND BOARD TOTAL*
$19,531
$14,896 $34,427
*The room and board charge listed above reflects that of a double room in Bowditch or Peabody Hall and the All Access Plan—7-Day Silver Plan.
2024-2025 GRADUATE TUITION AND FEES (PER YEAR)
TUITION AND FEES ROOM AND BOARD TOTAL*
$10,967 $14,896 $25,86 3
These charges are for 9 credits (per semester) of graduate-level courses. However, they will vary depending on the program/number of credits taken. Graduate pricing is based on Price Group 2.
