Northern Essex Community College to UMass Dartmouth RN-BS in Nursing Articulation Agreement
- Sending institution
- Northern Essex Community College, MA
- Transfer institution
- UMass Dartmouth
- Pathway type
- Standard transfer
- Transfer pathway
- AS in Nursing to RN-BS in Nursing
- Modality
- Online
- Agreement term
- Fall 2026
Admission and transfer requirements
- Be admitted to Northern Essex Community College’s Associate in Science in Nursing program.
- Complete the Associate in Science in Nursing degree.
- Hold a registered nurse license in the state where they reside.
- Apply to and successfully enroll in UMass Dartmouth’s online RN-BS in Nursing program.
UMass Dartmouth will waive the application fee for students participating under this agreement.
Course equivalencies
Required courses (75 total credits)
Northern Essex Community College Associate in Science in Nursing requirements that fulfill UMass Dartmouth RN-BS requirements.
| Northern Essex Community College course | Credits | UMass Dartmouth equivalent or requirement | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | BIO 221 Anatomy and Physiology I BIO 223 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab |
3 1 |
| BIO 122 Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | BIO 222 Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 224 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab |
3 1 |
| BIO 220 Microbiology | 4 | BIO 251 Medical Microbiology BIO 261 Medical Microbiology Lab |
3 1 |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | ENL 101 Critical Writing and Reading I | 3 |
| ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 | ENL 102 Critical Writing and Reading II | 3 |
| PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 110 Lifespan Psychology | 3 | PSY 220 Lifespan Human Development (Social Science) | 3 |
| SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | SOA 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Three-credit, non-remedial Humanities elective in Art History, History, Music, Philosophy, or Spanish. Examples include:
|
3 | Humanities | 3 |
| Northern Essex Community College Associate Degree in Nursing coursework and NCLEX licensure | 45 | Nursing Portfolio | 45 |
| Total articulation transfer credits | 75 | ||
Additional transfer credits (15 total)
Additional transfer credits that may be completed at Northern Essex Community College or another accredited institution.
| Transfer course or requirement | Credits | UMass Dartmouth requirement | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 125 Statistics | 3 | MTH 147 Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 |
Three-credit, non-remedial Humanities course in Art History, History, Music, Philosophy, or Spanish. Examples include:
|
3 | Humanities | 3 |
Three-credit, non-remedial Social Science course in Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or Political Science. Examples include:
|
3 | Social Science | 3 |
Three-credit, non-remedial Philosophy course. Examples include:
|
3 | Philosophy | 3 |
| Three-credit, non-remedial elective | 3 | Elective credit | 3 |
| Total additional credits | 15 | ||
UMass Dartmouth RN-BS online requirements
| UMass Dartmouth course or requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 301 Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 306 Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 214 Scholarly Inquiry in Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 322 Holistic Health Assessment for RNs | 4 |
| NUR 302 Selective Mechanics of Disease and Related Pharmacology | 3 |
| NUR 328 Population Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 410 Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| NUR 452 Nursing Care of Persons with Chronic Illness | 3 |
| NUR 409 Leadership in Nursing | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| UMass Dartmouth minimum residency requirement | 31 |
| Total RN-BS in Nursing required credits | 121 |
Important notes
Northern Essex Community College graduates may transfer up to 45 nursing portfolio credits after successfully enrolling in UMass Dartmouth’s online RN-BS program. These credits, combined with 30 non-nursing credits, provide a cumulative total of 75 articulation transfer credits.
Students may transfer up to 15 additional credits toward the 31-credit UMass Dartmouth residency requirement. These additional credits are not required for admission, but they are required to complete the UMass Dartmouth degree.
Additional credits may be completed at UMass Dartmouth or transferred from an accredited institution. Transferred courses must meet the University’s minimum grade, course-equivalency, and credit requirements. Students should confirm course equivalencies with UMass Dartmouth before enrolling.
Residency requirement: Students must complete at least 31 credits at UMass Dartmouth, consisting of 28 nursing core credits and three non-nursing credits.