Admission Requirements
Information on applying to each of the nursing programs is given below. Decker School of Nursing applications are reviewed for the fall semester only:
- Traditional Program: Applicants are admitted to the first-year or junior class. Students applying for the junior class must have all prerequisites completed by their intended start date.
- BAT Program: Applicants must apply using a transfer application for the fall semester of the year they intend to enroll. Prerequisites and a first bachelor’s degree may be in progress during application review but must be completed prior to the program start date (Summer Session).
Transfer Coursework
Transfer credit is evaluated by the Decker Division of Advising and Academic Excellence. To be considered for transfer, coursework must be transcripted through an accredited institution.
Credit for select, non-clinical upper-division core nursing coursework can be evaluated on an individual basis by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee (see Policies and Procedures for Transfer of Upper-Division Nursing Credit).
For further information on applying to Binghamton University, please visit the admissions website.
Additional Information About the Program
Students must repeat a core nursing course if they receive a grade of D or F, or withdraw. Failure to achieve the minimum passing grade or withdrawal from any combination of two core nursing courses will result in dismissal. Failure to achieve the minimum passing grade or withdrawal from the same core nursing course twice will result in dismissal.
A grade of C- or higher in nursing courses is required for progression in the nursing curriculum. A grade of D or less in a nursing course will require repeating that course. For more information, please contact the Nursing program academic advisor.
Grading for Prerequisites, General Education Courses and Electives
- Prerequisites: Prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of C- prior to enrolling in upper-division nursing courses. Courses may be taken Pass/Fail but must be repeated to meet the minimum grade of C-.
- General Education Courses: To meet a General Education requirement, courses must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a D or better, unless the only grade option for the course is Pass/Fail.
- Electives: Any additional credits needed to meet the minimum 126 credit hour requirement for graduation may be taken Pass/Fail. Nursing elective credit beyond the required two credits for the traditional and BAT programs may be taken Pass/Fail.
Note: Not all grading options are offered for all courses.
Class and Laboratory Attendance
The Decker School of Nursing adheres to University policy pertaining to attendance in class. In addition, attendance for all laboratory experiences is mandatory. Students must notify their instructors if they are unable to meet this commitment because of illness or other circumstances beyond their control. All course-related assignments must be completed as indicated in course syllabi unless prior arrangements are made with course faculty.
Clinical Laboratory Requirements
There are a number of requirements Decker School of Nursing students must fulfill prior to beginning required nursing courses as noted in the requirements for undergraduates students section of the Decker School of Nursing website.
The Decker School of Nursing will not provide clinical experiences for students who fail to meet the requirements/responsibilities as outlined in the Decker School of Nursing Undergraduate Student Handbook (Section 4: Clinical/Laboratory Policies and Procedures).
Transportation
The University assumes no responsibility for providing transportation from campus to the clinical health agencies used for student clinical experiences. Students arrange their own transportation to clinical agencies and affiliated sites. Some clinical experiences require students to travel a distance of up to 150 miles from campus. There may be parking costs at some clinical agencies.
Additional Expenses
Students in the nursing program should expect to incur costs for additional items related to clinical practice and preparation. These costs are in addition to the standard University tuition and fees. Included are fees for:
- Insurance fee for clinical practice of $12
- Simulation fee of $330 charged once per semester when enrolled in any of the following clinical courses. (NURS 321, NURS 352, NURS 353, NURS 362, NURS 363 and NURS 471).
- Clinical Learning Support Fee of $220 charged once per semester when enrolled in any of the following clinical courses (NURS 321, NURS 352, NURS 353, NURS 362, NURS 363 and NURS 471).
Community Agencies for Clinical Practice
The nursing curriculum places its focus on knowledge and theory drawn from health science and the related disciplines. Students apply this knowledge and theory in a number of clinical settings, giving them an opportunity to develop skills in clinical practice, critical thinking, problem solving and leadership. The Decker School of Nursing places students in the traditional and BAT programs in local agencies throughout New York State, and Pennsylvania.
Independent Study
An independent study is used to accommodate students who wish to pursue individual study under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The ability to study independently is determined by the faculty of record. For more information on pursuing independent study, please contact the Nursing program academic advisor.
For more information on the Nursing, Traditional and BAT BS, please refer to the Nursing department website. To apply to the Nursing, Traditional and BAT BS program, please visit the University Admissions website.