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UMass Dartmouth and Northern Essex Community College recently entered into a dual-admissions agreement that makes it easier for aspiring nurses to continue their education at UMass Dartmouth’s fully online registered nursing program.
The schools said the partnership gives eligible Northern Essex nursing students early, conditional admission to UMass Dartmouth while they complete the Associate Degree in Nursing program. After earning their associate’s and obtaining RN licensure, students can seamlessly transition into UMass Dartmouth’s online RN-BS program, allowing them to complete their bachelor’s degree while balancing work and personal commitments.
“This partnership signals a commitment by both NECC and UMass Dartmouth to supporting students working in the field to advance their education,” said Northern Essex Vice President of Academic Affairs Austin Gilliland. “The dual admissions agreement honors the foundation students build at NECC in the Associate Degree in Nursing program along with the experience they build in the field as they become registered nurses.”
They said the agreement reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to preparing highly qualified nurses and expanding access to affordable, flexible educational opportunities for students across the Commonwealth.
Anne Berriault, assistant director of admissions for UMass Dartmouth online said, “Our partnership with Northern Essex Community College provides nursing students with a clear, supportive pathway to earning their bachelor’s degree while continuing to serve their communities as working professionals.”
In addition to a simplified transfer process, eligible Northern Essex Community College graduates may also benefit from UMass Dartmouth online’s Success by Degrees program, which provides a tuition credit for qualifying community college graduates enrolled in fully online undergraduate programs.
The agreement is designed to help students continue their education and address the growing demand for bachelor’s-prepared nurses.
Northern Essex also has a variety of dual-admissions agreements, seamless transfer pathways and transfer agreements with other four-year institutions.