MSN Admissions and Academic Calendar

Ready to become a Bobcat? With three start dates per year and a streamlined application process, you can be on your way to earning your online Master of Science in Nursing in a matter of months.

Continue reading for additional information about what you’ll need to complete your application and a list of key dates.

Admission Requirements

→ If you are considering an online program that leads to a professional license in a state other than Ohio, we highly recommend that you contact the appropriate licensing agency in your state to seek information and additional guidance before beginning the program.

→ Current unrestricted U.S. RN license

Prior to admission to the program, the following materials must be submitted:

1. Completion of the graduate application
2. Payment of non-refundable application fee
3. Submission of all official college transcripts
4. Awarded Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a regionally accredited institution
5. Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 calculated across all undergraduate transcripts
6. Professional Goals Statement
7. Resume or CV
8. Three letters of recommendation:
   • At least one must be from an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse
   • A minimum of two must be from individuals prepared at or above the Master’s level
9. A resident of and evidence of valid, unrestricted RN licensure in an approved state. A current list of approved states can also be found on MSN Application Process | Ohio University
10. Evidence of the equivalent of two years of full-time experience working as an RN within the past five years
11. An admission interview with faculty

Prior to clinical/practicum experiences, students must also provide proof of the following:

• Specified health status requirements (immunization status, TB screening, etc. as delineated in the current Graduate Nursing Student Handbook)
• State and Federal background checks free from disqualifying offenses
• Malpractice insurance

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines