Nursing Dual Degree Program
Earn both an associate’s and bachelor’s
degree in nursing in just 4 years!
Be part of a traditional four year college experience, enjoying all of
the social and recreational aspects, including on-campus housing.
Daemen College has partnered together with Buffalo area 2-year
associate degree programs to offer you the best of both…
• A traditional four-year, private college experience and
a rewarding nursing program!
• A quality real-world liberal arts and evidence based,
professional nursing curriculum.
• The benefit of an excellent clinical education experience!
How it works:
Year One
• Start full time at Daemen College and begin required science
and liberal arts courses.
• Be part of a dynamic campus community!
• Have access to support services and residential learning
communities.
Year Two
• Start full time at your partner school of nursing, taking science
and nursing classes while still staying connected to Daemen.
• Begin hands-on nursing clinical experience!
Year Three
• Continue science, nursing courses and clinical experiences
at your partner school
• Real-world professional clinical experience.
• Earn your Associates Degree in Nursing!
• Sit for the national nursing licensing exam.
• Explore employment opportunities.
Year Four
• Complete the BS in nursing curriculum at Daemen.
• Work as a registered professional nurse!
• Curriculum scheduled to accommodate a working
About Daemen
Daemen College is a private, comprehensive
career oriented liberal arts college
in Amherst, New York. Founded in 1947
with a commitment to academic excellence,
it is chartered by the Board of Regents
of the University of New York and is fully
accredited by Middle States Commission
on Higher Education.
Daemen College is located on a 39-acre
campus near Buffalo. The suburban
location enables students of the College
to have ready access to metropolitan
Buffalo, while enjoying the charm of a
beautiful suburban campus.
Daemen College has a tradition of
excellence in health professions education,
and has well-recognized undergraduate
and graduate nursing programs.
Campus Life
Students who are accepted into the dual
Degree Program have the opportunity to
live in campus housing at Daemen.
Modern apartment-style residence halls
provide separate housing for male and
female students, in addition to our existing
five-story residence hall for freshman.
Dual Degree students are matriculated at Daemen College
all four years, giving them complete access to campus
academic, recreational, and social facilities and programs.
Important:
• Students must apply to and be accepted full time at Daemen
College.
• Students must choose the partner school upon registration
for the program.
• Space is limited. Early applications encouraged.
Please contact the admissions office at 716.839.8225 to
receive all required application and admission materials.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,
Or if you would like to visit the Nursing Department or talk
with faculty, please call or write:
Nursing Department/Daemen College
4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226
716.839.8387 or 1.888.4DAEMEN
I want to learn more about Daemen’s Dual Degree Program
All residence halls have kitchens, laundry
facilities, lounges and in-room
phone/Internet connections. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner are served on weekdays
in the Wick Student Center, brunch and
dinner on Saturdays and Sundays.
Daemen offers over 43 student
organizations, themed dinners, movie
nights, and every other kind of activity
imaginable, there’s always something
happening on campus.
Financial Aid
Daemen College provides several
scholarship opportunities based on
student ability. Our students are also
eligible for a variety of grants, loans,
and on-campus jobs.
Admission Requirements:
• Minimum 1000 SAT or 21 ACT score.
• Advanced Regents diploma or
equivalent (including Math B Exam,
minimum of two (2) sciences
including biology).
• Minimum high school average of 88%
For more information, contact Mary Lou Rusin, Chair of the Nursing Department,
at 716.839.8387 or via e-mail: mrusin@daemen.edu
