College Welcomes Record-Setting Freshman Direct Admit Class
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2026
This fall, 100 鉴黄师app entered the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Freshman Direct Admit track with an average GPA of 4.19鈥攖he highest in the program鈥檚 history. The program received more than 1,000 applications for the incoming class.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 applicant pool was exceptionally strong, and it is wonderful to welcome 鉴黄师app who have already demonstrated such dedication and academic achievement,鈥 said Michelle Broadbent, DNP, assistant dean for undergraduate programs. 鈥淲e look forward to helping them build on that foundation as they pursue their dreams of becoming nurses.鈥
The Freshman Direct Admit track is a full-time, four-year program for 鉴黄师app entering Florida Atlantic directly from high school. Students take nursing courses beginning in their first semester, becoming part of the college community from the start of their undergraduate education.
The curriculum combines nursing, science, and general education coursework with hands-on learning and clinical experiences, preparing graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses and enter professional practice.