Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree Admission Requirements

MSN Admissions Requirements

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• Completed application for graduate admission to the MSN degree program.
• BSN degree and a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (based on a 4.00 scale) in all nursing and prerequisite coursework.
• College statistics course with a grade of C or higher equivalent to approved SVSU courses.
• Current unencumbered RN licensure. *Students who reside outside the state of Michigan will be considered on a state-by-state basis.
• Resume.
• One-page essay of academic and professional goals.
• Discussion with graduate coordinator.

• Additional international student admission requirements:
  • Completed international application for graduate admission.
  • An academic report by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
  • A score of 92 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT), 580 Paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or an IELTS band score of 7.0 in each skill area.
  • Evidence of financial support.