All students must complete the following new General Education requirements. The University's Honors Program offers the academically talented student special challenges and opportunities. In order to meet the University's diversity requirement, the College of Nursing has integrated a diversity component into many required nursing courses. The Learning Resource Center provides students with the opportunity to practice clinical skills designed to support their academic studies. The center is well equipped with audiovisual materials and has many computer-assisted programs.
Tutors are available to provide additional or special instruction.
This office offers a comprehensive array of programs designed to enable students to succeed in their studies. The focus of the office is on academic skills instruction and tutorials, but students are also invited to seek assistance here with any problems that impinge on their academic careers. The Office of Student Affairs is responsible for recruitment and orientation of new students. The office staff also provides advising which assures that students make satisfactory progress through the undergraduate nursing curriculum. The student submits this information to the University's Health Service as is legally required of all UMass Boston students.