BSN Graduation Requirements – (Fall 2015 Entry and Forward)

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is awarded to a student who has:

  • Completed a minimum of 120 credits including 56 in general education and 64 in nursing. See the general education course requirements under “Admission Requirements” or the “Academic Plans” for credits required to graduate for each specific option.
    • A student who transfers into the Traditional, Sophomore Transfer, or Junior Transfer Options must complete a minimum of 44 credits (to include at least 33 nursing, of which 24 must be upper level) at Bellin College.
    • A student in the 15 Month option must complete the 64 credits in nursing at Bellin College with the exception of a pre-approved travel abroad course.
  • Completed all required courses with a grade of C or higher.
  • Fulfilled the student standardized assessment test requirements.
  • Successfully completed all curriculum requirements no later than six years after initial entrance into the program.
  • It is mandatory for all graduates to have a professional photo taken or submitted. There is no cost to the student if the photo is taken by the vendor chosen by the College. If a photo is submitted, there may be costs incurred. This photo is used at the commencement ceremony and is also included in a collage of graduates.