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Prerequisite Information

In order to be considered for admission to a nursing program, students must have completed, or be in the process of completing the appropriate prerequisites. For program requirements, click on the link below for the program you are applying for.

BSN - For high school students or students with no prior degree.

RN-BSN - For students with an Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing.

MSN-Clinical Nurse Leader - For students with non-nursing bachelor's or higher degrees.

MSN - For students with a BSN or Professional Master's degree.

BSN-PhD - An expedited path to the PhD.

PhD - A research-focused program for MSN.

DNP - A practice-focused doctorate.