Master of Science in Nursing Admission & Application Requirements
Deadlines
- Summer: May 1 (flexible deadline*)
- Fall: August 1 (flexible deadline*)
- Spring: December 1 (flexible deadline*)
*Submitting an application prior to the deadline does not guarantee admission. Applicants are ranked on admission criteria and program seat availability. Applications are often accepted after the deadlines posted above when space is available. Please contact the Graduate Studies Office if you have questions.
- Online graduate application
Submit the Graduate Online Application - This is only the first step in the application process.
- $35 Non-Refundable application fee for all graduate applications
After you complete the Graduate Online Application:
- Log in to eServices with your StarID.
- Click on Bills and Payment, and you will be able to pay the application fee using a credit or debit card.
Note: Upon completion of the application form in step one, you will receive an email in 1-2 business days giving instructions for the remaining steps and completing the program application in Part 2. Please note that the steps below cannot be completed until you receive that email. If you do not receive the email with Self Service Center instructions, please contact the Graduate Studies Office.
- Transcripts from degree conferring or transferring credits colleges and universities
Admission to a graduate degree or certificate program is considered only after all required application materials have been received and reviewed. Provisional admissions may be considered with unofficial transcripts and all required application materials submitted. A student has one semester to submit the official transcripts before they can register for the next semester.
Official transcripts can be sent to:
Graduate Studies Office, MSU Moorhead
1104 7th Avenue South
Moorhead, MN 56563
Please note that failing to submit the official transcripts by the deadline will result in discontinuation of class enrollment.
You do not need to order transcripts from MSUM or other Minnesota State system institutions. See Transcript Policy for more details.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
This requirement will be verified by the Graduate Studies Office and the department.
- Undergraduate total cumulative local GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate courses at the institution where the baccalaureate nursing degree was awarded. Provisional admissions are provided on a case-by-case basis for those students that do not meet the minimum GPA; however, additional application materials may be required.
This requirement will be verified by the Graduate Studies Office and the department.
- Nursing Application Form
- Log in to the Self Service Center site (allow 24 hours after application submission before logging in).
- Select the “Applications” tab, where you will see your graduate application listed.
- Select “Continue” to access the extended program application and fill in all information. Be sure to “Submit Application” when you have completed all aspects.
- Documentation of current unencumbered RN license in the U.S.
- Log in to the Self Service Center site (allow 24 hours after application submission before logging in).
- Select the “Applications” tab, where you will see your graduate application listed.
- Select “Summary” to see a list of all program requirements and corresponding statuses.
- Upload document by selecting the “Upload” link under the respective “Action” column.
- Professional Resume
Prepare a resume that includes education, work experience, volunteer activities, etc. Put your name on all pages.
- Log in to the Self Service Center site (allow 24 hours after application submission before logging in).
- Select the “Applications” tab, where you will see your graduate application listed.
- Select “Summary” to see a list of all program requirements and corresponding statuses.
- Upload document by selecting the “Upload” link under the respective “Action” column.