Pre-Nursing Foundations
- Free two-day event
- $1,000 scholarship raffle
- Spanish and English sessions
*This event is for new, incoming pre-nursing students.
Incoming Pre-Nursing Students + Parents
Join us for Pre-Nursing Foundations Summer 2025, a fun, in-depth orientation designed to help students navigate campus life, master academic strategies and prepare for rigorous science courses.
Event Highlights
- Free two-day event**
- Spanish and English sessions
- $1,000 scholarship raffle**
- Resources for success
- Testimonials from a nursing professional
- College of Nursing tour**
**Offered during the in-person event ONLY.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-Nursing Foundations is a two-day, on-campus program designed for incoming pre-nursing students who will gain the knowledge and skills to navigate campus life and succeed in their first semester.
Day 1 | Info Session for Students and Parents
- Campus resources presentation
- Preparing for the nursing major
- Study tips
*Parent/guest sessions available in Spanish and English.
Day 2 | Student Immersion**
- "Know Your Why" seminar
- Exploring pathways in the healthcare professions
- Testimonials from a nursing professional
- College of Nursing tour
- Chemistry demonstration
- A&P labs overview
- InsideCBU overview
- BSN 4, 4.5 and 5 year plans
Coming soon: Schedule details and campus map of event location
**Offered during the in-person event ONLY.
Parents will attend only the first evening of the event, and students will attend both days.
At your session, you will need to:
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
- Bring a pen, pencil, paper, a water bottle and a backpack.
- Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes as well as a hat and/or sunglasses.
- Come prepared with any questions you may have regarding CBU's campus, the pre-nursing program, resources, etc.
This will be a great time to meet new people (peers, staff and faculty) and explore what opportunities CBU has to offer!
The Pre-Nursing Foundations program is funded through a Hispanic-Serving Institutions Grant. These grants assist institutions of higher education with strengthening programs, facilities and services to expand the educational opportunities for Hispanic Americans and other underrepresented populations. Learn more about the grant.