Each year the College holds a formal commencement ceremony to recognize all who have completed a degree that year. Proud of their accomplishment, many students travel great distances to participate in commencement festivities. The 3,000 adult students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in nursing program represent diverse backgrounds in terms of age, ethnicity, nationality, and professional experience. Most are registered nurses. The average student has ten years of health-care experience.
Students come from every state and several countries.
Graduates of the College are employed in various health-care settings and are accepted into most graduate programs. Applying Students may enroll in Excelsior College at any time. The Excelsior College nursing degree programs are specifically designed to serve individuals with significant background or experience in clinically oriented health-care disciplines. Exceptions may be made for individuals who do not meet these qualifications but who can document significant clinical background. Specific admission requirements regarding the RN-M.S.N. and M.S.N. programs are detailed in the nursing catalog.