Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

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Degree and Minimum GPA	B.A./B.S. degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 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 practice and a copy of any other license
Two Recommendation Letters	One from a professional nursing peer One from a supervisor in a recent health care position
Additional Requirements	Completed criminal background check Résumé Statement of professional goals Prerequisite course in statistics Proof of individual and professional liability insurance coverage that meets current state requirements

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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 MSN, you should submit the MSN admission requirements 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 MSN admission requirements for international students, request more information or call us at 877-791-7181.

Transfer Credit

You may transfer in up to 12 credits you’ve earned in previous master’s-level courses, equaling 40 percent of the MSN’s required credits. 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.

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Our academic calendar has six 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. The best time to apply is now.