Academic Advising & Support
The UMass Dartmouth College of Nursing & Health Sciences Student Support Services assists students in achieving their academic, career, and personal goals and preparing them to grow and succeed both at UMass Dartmouth and beyond. Our department has set rigorous standards of excellence for academic performance, career readiness, and social/emotional development as part of our collaborative commitment to student success in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Passport to Success calendar 2024-2025 (PDF)
We strive for our students to achieve 70% of their learning outcomes by demonstrating personal responsibility for their academic success, effective and professional communication, time management, cultural competencies, the ability to self-advocate, identify and utilize resources, and demonstrate clinical readiness.
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Get started by completing your Academic Dishonesty Policy and Latex Allergy Forms. View your program plan and learn what you need to know as a new student.
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Our resources will assist you in enriching your nursing school experience while maintaining school-life balance.
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Our first-year signature events prepare you for academic excellence and support your goals for belonging and wellbeing.
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Diversity is essential in the nursing field to provide quality care to all patients.
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Self-care is important to your mental health. Check out our resources to ensure that you are focusing on your needs.
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Our MLS degrees prepare you to discover “the science behind the medicine.”
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A nursing degree completion program for those who already hold a valid RN license or a bachelor’s in another discipline.
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We encourage prospective and current students to book an appointment with one of our academic advisors as often as needed.
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Upperclassmen who are trained and ready to lead incoming nursing and medical lab science students as part of the Student Leadership Alliance.