Application Checklist
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
The following are prerequisite requirements for all applications to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Please review them by using the section below for more information.
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ABSN Prerequisites+-
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* Indicates courses that must have been completed within five years prior to admission.
** Indicates course will be taken at MSMU during the program.
A student may repeat a course required for the nursing major no more than once. Failure (C- and below) of any two required science or prerequisite courses results in non-admission.
Please submit the following for consideration into the Accelerated BSN Program. Choose which Accelerated BSN option is right for you (new or returning applicant) by clicking the appropriate section for more information.
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ABSN New Applicant Requirements+-
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- Completed application- $50 application fee
- Applicant Self-Reporting Checklist
- Official Transcript(s)
- 2 references (academic or professional; official letterhead required)
- Personal Statement- Submit 2-3 typewritten and double-spaced pages addressing the following:
- Why are you choosing a career in nursing at this time?
- Describe and include length of time of any health care experiences, paid or volunteer.
- Have you discussed the full-time plus time commitments of the program with your family and friends? Are they prepared to support you?
- Describe in detail your plans to finance your education.
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ABSN Reapplication Requirements+-
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- Completed Reapplication
- Applicant Self-Reporting Checklist
- Official updated transcripts- Submit official transcripts for courses completed after you last applied to the program
- Updated personal statement- Submit 1 typewritten and double-spaced page explaining what has changed since you last applied to the program
Questions about the waitlist policy at Mount Saint Mary's University? Please click the section below for more information.
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ABSN Applicant Waitlist Procedure+-
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- If selected for the waitlist, it will be for the term to which you have applied
- Applicants will be moved from the waitlist to admit status by the Accelerated BSN department if space becomes available for the term to which you have applied
- Applicants will be notified when the waitlist is closed
- Applicants not removed from the waitlist after the closing of the cohort are welcome to reapply to the Accelerated BSN program
- Formerly waitlisted students will not be offered priority consideration for future file reviews
Students may not apply to more than one of our nursing programs within the same start term.
Mailing Address:
ATTN: Office of Admission
10 Chester Place
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Fax Number: 213-477-2569
Submit Electronic Documents to nursingdoc@msmu.edu
Questions and Information nursingadmission@msmu.edu
