Online RN to MS in Nursing (RN-BSN-MSN): Admissions Requirements
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Are you a transfer Student?
Do you hold a degree or diploma in nursing?
Do you hold an unencumbered U.S. RN from your home state, or from any other state RN licensure?
Do you hold an advanced practice nursing licensure and certification?
Admission Requirements
| Online Application Form | Apply Now |
| Degree and Minimum GPA | Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Diploma in Nursing, with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0 Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization GPA Requirements: 3.2 GPA on a scale of 4.0 |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts of all prior nursing and academic work |
| Official GMAT/GRE | No GMAT/GRE scores required |
| Current Licensure | Copy of current unencumbered U.S. RN license from the state where you reside and a copy of any other state RN license |
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International Students
At Sacred Heart University, we welcome students from all around the world. If you are an international student and are interested in enrolling in the online RN-BSN-MSN, you are required to submit the items listed above, as well as the following:
| Course Evaluation | A course-by-course evaluation (and a translation, if applicable) from an acceptable transcript evaluation services agency, such as World Education Services. |
| TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB scores | If English is not your native language, you need a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT), or 70 (iBT). Or, a minimum IELTS score of 6. |
If you are unable to provide proof of English language proficiency, Sacred Heart University can administer an online English proficiency test for you. Also, please note that international students on an F-1 student visa are not permitted to enroll in online programs.
For more information on application requirements for international students, request more information or call us at 877-791-7181.
Transfer Credit
You can transfer in up to 90 credits you’ve earned at another college or university, accounting for up to 75 percent of the undergraduate credits required. This is subject to credit eligibility and program director approval.
To find out whether or not your credits are eligible, request more information or call us at 877-791-7181.
When to Apply
The best time to apply is now. Our academic calendar has six RN-BSN-MSN start dates a year, with flexible modules to accommodate your financial aid, tuition reimbursement or scholarship funds. We can help you determine which start date is right for you.