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Saint Mary's Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (RN to BSN)

Earning your BSN will provide you with a myriad of high-paying career opportunities at top healthcare systems and facilities, but we know working nurses care about more than a paycheck. Likewise, we want to get to know you beyond your GPA. We look to your past experiences, personal strengths, and career goals to gain insight into who you are and where you want to go so that we can ensure our program is the right fit for you.

Below you'll find Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's online RN to BSN admissions requirements. Let us know if you need more information, or apply now to take the next step toward your future career.

RN TO BSN ADMISSION CRITERIA

RN TO BSN ADMISSION DETAILS

GENERAL RN TO BSN REQUIREMENTS

Saint Mary's online RN to BSN program requires the following:

  • Students must possess an unencumbered registered nurse license in a U.S. state and an associate’s degree in nursing
  • An associate degree in nursing
  • A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.00 scale

PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK AND EXPERIENCE

Students must have completed a basic English composition course.

GMAT AND GRE SCORES

GRE and GMAT scores are not required.

TRANSFER CREDITS

Transfer credits are a requirement for enrollment into this accelerated online RN to BSN program. However, students admitted into the program with fewer than 86 transfer credits or who are missing general education courses will need to complete any missing credits/courses throughout their RN-BSN program in order to complete their capstone and graduate.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Students with transcripts from universities located outside of the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada (except for the Quebec Province) are required to take and pass English proficiency testing.

Saint Mary's accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 72, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.0, the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 74 percent, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 51, or the International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP) with a minimum score of 4.0.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Whether you apply through our online application, via hard copy, or in person with a Saint Mary's enrollment counselor, your application must include the following items:

  • $25 non-refundable application fee: Note that Saint Mary's alumni, students seeking readmission, veterans, and active military personnel are exempt from this application fee.
  • Official transcripts: An official transcript issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from the institution posting the applicant’s completed degree and other relevant transcripts documenting program prerequisites and potential transfer credits must be sent separately and directly from your institution. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota accepts official transcripts electronically from previously attended institutions. Transcripts should be sent to info@onlineprograms.smumn.edu or mailed to:

Transcript Processing Center
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
32 Mt. Joy ST, Suite 300
Mount Joy, PA 17552

  • A written statement: Write about your path to patient care, previous nursing experiences or education, and how you imagine your future in healthcare. This is a great opportunity to share your strengths and other personal information to help us understand how your BSN will contribute to your future in nursing.
  • An up-to-date résumé: Include both your educational and professional experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Upcoming application deadlines for Saint Mary's online RN to BSN program:

  • April 17, 2020
  • August 14, 2020
  • December 11, 2020
  • April 9, 2021
  • August 6, 2021

START DATES

Upcoming start dates for Saint Mary's online RN to BSN program:

  • May 4, 2020
  • August 31, 2020
  • January 4, 2021
  • May 3, 2021
  • August 30, 2021

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE

Once you've submitted your application, expect to be notified about acceptance approximately two weeks after your submission date.

If you have further questions, request more information or contact an enrollment counselor at 877-308-9954. Saint Mary's is here to support you every step of the way.