Helene Fuld School of Nursing
Accepted Nursing Students
Welcome Nursing Students!
Congratulations on getting accepted into one our renowned nursing programs! On this page, we've gathered resources and information to get you started and help you find your way around.
Pre-Orientation
Coppin State University and the Helene Fuld School of Nursing hold a New Student Orientation for students admitted to our undergraduate nursing programs. Orientation covers a variety of topics, including:
- Academic overviews
- Clinical overviews
- Policies and procedures for various aspects of campus
Orientation/Nursing Boot Camp
Orientation
Date: August 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 am-4:00pm
Location: Talon Center, 2nd floor
Boot Camp for Nursing Students Only
Date: August 20-22, 2025
Time: 9:00 am-4:00pm
Location: to be announced
The College of Health Professions Orientation/Nursing Boot Camp is a mandatory orientation for newly admitted and returning undergraduate students enrolled in programs within the College of Health Professions (CHP). This includes students in programs in the Helene Fuld School of Nursing (HFSON) and the School of Allied Health (SAH).
The CHP Orientation/Nursing Boot Camp focuses on helping students:
- Enhance cognitive skills
- Develop positive academic behaviors
- Begin learning healthcare knowledge
- Promote retention and academic success
During this event, all CHP undergraduate students have the opportunity to meet CHP Faculty and learn about various student success resources.
Students get an introduction to the foundational nursing curriculum, such as the nursing process and medical terminology.
Campus Parking
There is no free parking on campus. Students need a parking permit to park on any of the campus parking lots. Students who don't have a permit yet can pay to park in visitor parking spots on some campus lots. There are parking options for residential and commuter students.
New Student Campus Orientation
All new College of Health Professions (CHP) students who enroll in Fall Term must attend New Student Orientation (NSO). The Office of Student Activities and Leadership hosts NSO, which is open to all new undergraduate students. During these orientations, students receive information about University policies and procedures, as well as additional information about available student resources. All new undergraduate students must register for NSO.
Eagle Card - Your Key to Campus
The Eagle Card is your official University ID. It is your access card to campus events and activities, as well as buildings and facilities. You can use to check out library resources and materials, purchase items in the campus Bookstore and even load money onto it to use for campus dining vendors. If you need a parking permit, you'll need to get your Eagle Card first.
Exxat Student Platform Overview
The College of Health Professions now uses Exxat to manage your clinical education experience. Below is a quick overview of the systems you will access and any associated fees:
Exxat Prism
You will use Prism to submit placement preferences, track your placements, and upload school-specific documentation. When you first activate your account, you will be prompted to pay a one-time $210 subscription fee.
Exxat Approve
This is where you will complete and submit school-specific compliance requirements such as background checks, drug screenings, and immunizations. A $36 annual fee for this service will be collected directly through the platform when you begin the document upload process.
- Background Checks (processed through Universal Background Screenings):
- $54 if you have never lived in New York State.
- $108 if you have ever lived in New York State (due to additional state requirements).
- Drug Screenings (processed through Universal Background Screenings):
- $29 annual fee for a 10-panel drug screening
Exxat One
Exxat One supports the coordination of your clinical placements and your site-specific onboarding. Once your first placement has been confirmed by the program, and you log in to Exxat One for the first time to complete your site-specific requirements, you will be prompted to pay a one-time $40 fee.
You will receive step-by-step instructions when it is time to activate your Exxat account and complete any necessary payments.
Uniforms (Traditional BSN and 2nd Degree BSN Students)
All students must wear the Coppin State University regulation uniform. You may try on the uniform by calling Ms. Shirley Means at 410-951- 6208 to schedule an appointment.
Questions about uniforms? Visit the Learning Resource Center (LRC) in HHSB Suite 433, call (410) 951-6208, or email Ms. Shirley Means at shmeans@coppin.edu.
Ordering Your Uniforms
- Start at the Dove Uniforms Website
- Click on Ordering
- Next, click on Custom School Web Pages
- Once you're on the Coppin page, decide if you want to order online or download order forms
To Order Online
- Enter COPPIN as the school code in the Order Online section (at the top)
- Click submit
To Download Order Forms
- Enter COPPIN as the school code in the To Download Copies of Forms section (at the bottom)
- Click submit
- Print form (note: print in portrait form)
Cost to Attend
Questions about tuition and fees for the current academic year? Check out our resources on the costs to attend Coppin State University.