Apply to Wheaton College in Massachusetts using the Common App or Coalition for College. Select nursing as your academic interest to be considered for direct entry into the program.
Please review the deadlines and admission requirements below before submitting.
Please review the deadlines and admission requirements below before submitting.
Nursing Program Admission
Admission is competitive to ensure small class sizes and access to our simulation lab and clinical placements. We encourage you to apply early. Applicants not admitted directly to the Nursing Program will be considered for general admission, with the option to reapply after their first semester.
Application Type and Deadlines
No application fee.
Submission deadline: 11:59 p.m. (applicant’s local time)
- Early Decision:
Apply ED 1 or 2 if Wheaton is your first choice and you agree to enroll upon admission. - Early Action:
Apply EA 1 or 2 to be considered before regular decision applicants and have until May 1 to make your decision. - Regular Decision:
Apply during the standard timeline and have until May 1 to make your decision.
Nursing Applicants
| Application Type | Deadline | Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision 1 | November 15 | by December 15 |
| Early Action 1 | November 15 | by the end of December |
| Early Action 2 | January 15 | by the end of February |
| Early Decision 2 | January 15 | by February 1 |
| Regular Decision (fall entry) | February 15 | by the end of March |
| Regular Decision (spring entry) | November 1 | on a rolling basis |
Admission Standards
Per Massachusetts Board of Nursing Registration regulations, all students must submit satisfactory proof of secondary education. In addition, the following are preferred minimum standards for admission to the Nursing Program:
- College preparatory curriculum with a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0
- 4 years of College Prep Math: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math (e.g., Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus) with grades of “B” or better
- 4 years of College Prep Science, including 2 years of lab science (Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Science [e.g., Physics, Anatomy]) with course grades of “B” or better
- Strong application essay and demonstrated interest
- Letters of recommendation from a teacher (math and science preferred) and school counselor
- Extracurricular activities or work experience
- SAT/ACT scores are optional
Your Nursing Career Starts Here
Take the first step toward your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Wheaton College.