Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing

Decker admits transfer students from other colleges/universities into the sophomore or junior class. Students are considered sophomores if they are admitted with prerequisites remaining, while those with completed prerequisites join the junior class.

NOTE: Beginning in fall 2024, Decker College will admit transfer students only as incoming juniors (all prerequisites must be completed). 

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

The IUT/DD application process has changed to include a supplemental application. Review all information in the Apply section, below. 

NOTE: Beginning in fall 2024, Decker College will admit IUT/DD students only as incoming juniors (all prerequisites must be completed). Students who are part of the Binghamton University Scholars program are exceptions to this and should email decker@binghamton.edu to speak with an academic advisor.

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

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 at this time.

Students applying for the sophomore class** must have one of the following combinations of prerequisites completed by their intended start date*:

• Chemistry I, Chemistry II and Introductory Biology
• Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II and Microbiology 

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 submission. 

**NOTE: Beginning in fall 2024, Decker College will no longer admit transfer students as sophomores. Students transferring into the program must complete all prerequisites prior to transferring in and will be admitted as incoming juniors. 

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)

Students applying for the sophomore class** must have one of the following combinations of prerequisites completed by their intended start date*:

• Chemistry I, Chemistry II and Introductory Biology
• Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II and Microbiology 

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 submission. 

**NOTE: Beginning in fall 2024, Decker College will no longer admit IUT/DD students as sophomores. Students transferring into the program from another school at Binghamton must complete all prerequisites prior to transferring in and will be admitted as incoming juniors. Students who are accepted into the Binghamton University Scholars program are exceptions to this and should email decker@binghamton.edu to speak with an academic advisor. 

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 submission.

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

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

For a complete description of nursing courses, see the Schedule of Classes. For a list of approved nursing electives, see the Undergraduate Nursing Elective Policies section of the Decker School of Nursing Undergraduate Student Handbook.

Students must 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 will have 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 prior to 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.

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, but may be submitted via the Status Checker if the applicant chooses to do so

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.