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Frequently Asked Questions

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS QUESTIONS
  1. Have a BS or BA degree in another field from a regionally-accredited college or university,
    OR
    are HIGHLY motivated with at least 60 hours of credit from a regionally accredited college or university.
  2. Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7* on a 0-4.0 scale, AND
  3. Have a program prerequisite GPA of at least 3.00 on a 0-4.00 scale.

*Cumulative GPA is based on the applicant’s entire academic record. If it is beneficial to the applicant meeting admission requirements, the cumulative GPA will be calculated using transcripts from the last three years of college attendance.

Prerequisite/Transfer Questions

Below is a list of current prerequisites; one set of requirements applies to applicants who HAVE NOT previously earned an Associates of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution. The other list of requirements applies to applicants who HAVE previously earned an Associates of Arts, Associates of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution. You may be considered for conditional acceptance with some of the required prerequisite courses outstanding, but the prerequisite courses are used to determine admissibility, and must all be completed prior to starting the ABSN program (if you are conditionally accepted). If you have not yet completed most of the prerequisites by the application deadline, it is more appropriate to apply for the next start date.

Program Prerequisites for those WITHOUT a prior degree 

  • 3 hrs. Lifespan Development (includes Lifespan, Human/Child Development)
  • 3 hrs. College Algebra, or higher level algebra course (or proficiency)
  • 3 hrs. Probability and Statistics—or a basic statistics course
  • 3 hrs. English Comp I (or proficiency)
  • 3 hrs. English Comp II: Research Writing
  • 3 hrs. Public Speaking
  • 4 hrs. Anatomy*
  • 3 hrs. Physiology*
  • 3 hrs. Human Nutrition—must be a science-based course (e.g. a biology or general science course. Other nutrition courses [health, PE] may/may not be accepted based on the course description and/or syllabus)
  • 5-7 hrs. Other appropriate life science courses that relate to nursing: microbiology, chemistry, genetics, etc.
  • 3 hrs. Social Responsibility. Social responsibility courses include, but are not limited to:
    Sociology Courses: General Sociology, Cultural & Social Anthropology, Understanding Multicultural Behavior, Intercultural Communications, Marriage & Family;
    Psychology Courses: General Psychology;
    Criminal Justice Courses: Introduction to Criminal Justice;
    Economics Courses: Macro or Micro Economics, Personal Finance
  • 3 hrs. Aesthetic Literacy elective. Aesthetic Literacy courses typically include but are not limited to courses in Foreign Language, Art, Music, Literature, and/or Theatre.

Program Prerequisites for those WITH a prior degree 

  • 3 hrs. Lifespan Development (includes Lifespan, Human/Child Development)
  • 3 hrs. College Algebra, or higher level algebra course (or proficiency)
  • 3 hrs. Probability and Statistics—or a basic statistics course
  • 3 hrs. English Comp I (or proficiency)
  • 3 hrs. Public Speaking
  • 4 hrs. Anatomy*
  • 3 hrs. Physiology*
  • 3 hrs. Human Nutrition—must be a science-based course (e.g. a biology or general science course. Other nutrition courses [health, PE] may/may not be accepted based on the course description and/or syllabus)
  • 5-7 hrs. Other appropriate life science courses that relate to nursing: microbiology, chemistry, genetics, etc.

*Will consider a 5- or 6-hour combined Anatomy and Physiology course.

There is no time limit within which your prerequisite courses need to have been taken.

Application Questions

The application process includes several steps and may take some time to complete, so please plan accordingly.

 
    1. Official transcripts* from all colleges/universities* attended.
    2. Provide two professional** reference contacts. MNU will email your references a specific form for them to complete.
    3. Submit a 500 word (maximum) personal statement about “Why Nursing”. You may include your inspiration to become a nurse, your future goals, and any explanation of prior academic issues you may have experienced.

    *International transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES agency and evaluations sent to Nursing CAS before application deadline.
    **Professional references are individuals who can comment on your professional and personal skills, including supervisors, managers, employers or professors. No relatives, please.

MNU has two ABSN starts (cohorts) each year; FALL (August) and Spring (March)

FALL COHORT
Application is typically open from December 1 – July 31 
The selection committee reviews applications beginning in March.

SPRING COHORT
Application is typically open from June 1 – January 31
Spring applicants will be reviewed starting in September.

Your chosen references will be emailed a form through the MNU application, so you will not need to obtain written documents yourself. With the references, you will want to enter the name, occupation and email address of the individuals you are using as references.
Please make sure that the email address you use is correct, and one that your references will check regularly, to ensure they receive the recommendation form in a timely fashion.
Here are some sample occupation titles, “Manager”, “Professor”, or “Supervisor”. An email will go to the people you identify, with log-in information. Each will enter their ratings, and they may also upload a letter of recommendation.

All official transcripts need to be sent to the Admissions Office for the college of Professional and Graduate Studies. You may also submit unofficial transcripts to MNU for a preliminary unofficial review to determine whether you have missing prerequisites to complete.

No. The selection committee uses the personal statement in lieu of an interview.

Once your application is complete, it may take a couple of months (depending on where we are in the application cycle) before your application is reviewed by the committee. Once your application is reviewed by the committee, you will be notified by the admissions team via text and email regarding your acceptance status.

At times, students have not been able to start the program at the time when classes start for the cohort of students. You can contact the Admissions Department to request a delayed program start date. The details are outlined in our Admission Deferral Policy. If this applies to you, please review the detailed policy and process for deferring your start in our program.

We offer monthly informational meetings both in-person, and in an online virtual webinar format, to provide additional information about the ABSN program and application process. Contact us for additional information on upcoming opportunities to get your questions answered at (913) 971-3800.