Begin your journey to becoming a UConn Nurse through the Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Waterbury-to-Storrs Nursing Pathway. A unique, four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS) pathway designed for accessibility, flexibility, and academic excellence.
Start at UConn Waterbury and transition seamlessly to UConn Storrs, earning your BS in Nursing in four years while benefiting from the strength of Connecticut’s top-ranked undergraduate nursing program.
Start strong. Transition seamlessly. Graduate ready.
Why Choose the Waterbury-to-Storrs Nursing Pathway?
This innovative pathway combines the personalized support of a regional campus with the full resources of UConn’s flagship campus:
- Start local, go further: Complete your first two years at UConn Waterbury with smaller class sizes and individualized advising
- Seamless transition: Move to Storrs for your final two years of advanced nursing coursework and clinical training
- Top-ranked program: Earn your degree from the #1 undergraduate nursing school in Connecticut
- One curriculum, two campuses: Experience the same high-quality education, faculty, and clinical preparation throughout
A Smarter Start to Your Nursing Career
The Waterbury to Storrs Pathway offers a flexible, supportive entry point into nursing education allowing you to begin closer to home while preparing for a seamless transition to a comprehensive university experience.
Program Progression Requirements
Advancement to the UConn Storrs campus and continuation in the nursing program requires:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better
- Successful completion of all clinical, lab, and simulation requirements
Program Timeline
- Years 1–2 (UConn Waterbury)
Complete core curriculum (52 credits) and introductory nursing courses with labs (15 credits) - Years 3–4 (UConn Storrs)
Complete advanced nursing coursework and clinical practicum (60 credits)
