Master of Science in Nursing Admission & Application Requirements

MS in Nursing Application Deadlines

• Summer: May 1
• Fall: August 1
• Spring: December 1

Steps to Apply

You may begin your application before all documents are ready. GradCAS saves your progress, and you may return any time to continue updating your application.

1. Create your account in GradCAS
2. Select your program from the list and click “+” to add to your cart.
3. Complete the three general application sections.
4. Complete the fourth, MSUM section (See Application Requirements below).
5. Make sure to request all documents before submitting your application. Once you submit, you can no longer amend or upload additional documents.
6. Pay the $50 application fee.

NOTE: Students interested in applying to the combined MS in Nursing & MHA program should apply using the MHA application in GradCAS.

The Admission and Graduate Studies Offices will verify your documents and requirements.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate courses at the institution where the baccalaureate degree was awarded.
• Provisional admission may be granted individually for students that do not meet the GPA requirement. Additional documentation may be required.
• Note: This program is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Students must reside in the US and have a valid RN license.

MSN Application Requirements

• GradCAS application
• A current resume (include education, employment history, professional organizations, and volunteer experience).
• Unofficial transcripts are required from all institutions you list on your application.
  • If you attended MSUM or other Minnesota State system institutions, you can retrieve your unofficial transcripts from eServices, contact graduate@mnstate.edu and we can assist.
  • Upon admission, you must request official transcripts from your degree-conferring institutions and any other transcripts listing possible graduate transfer coursework. Official transcripts can be requested through Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse and sent directly to processing@mnstate.edu.
  • MSUM or MN system institution students do not need to request official transcripts. The admission team will do this on your behalf.
• Documentation of your current unencumbered U.S. registered nurse (RN) license (does not need to be Minnesota).

International Student Requirements

• An official comprehensive course-by-course transcript evaluation by Educational Credential Evaluator (ECE), World Education Services (WES) or any other NACES accredited evaluation firm, from post-secondary institutions outside the U.S.
• The ECE, WES, or NACES evaluation must certify your international degree is equivalent to a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
• For students whose native language is not English, or who were not taught in English, an official score from either TOEFL (6678 MSUM code) or IELTS (Minnesota State University Moorhead), or Duolingo English Test (Share Score with Minnesota State University Moorhead) is required.
  • TOEFL scores of 550 (PBT) or 78-80 (iBT)
  • IELTS overall band score of 6.5
  • DET score of 120

For questions about the program or the application process please contact the Admissions Office at 218.477.2161 or email admissions@mnstate.edu.

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Students interested in pursuing the RN-BSN-MSN Accelerated pathway should apply using the MSN application above for the master's portion of the program.