Application and Admission Requirements
On your way to BSN
Before you can start the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, you need to complete some initial steps.
Once you've completed these steps, you'll apply through NursingCAS.
Take the first steps toward your nursing degree
Here's the step-by-step checklist:
- Become a Bear: Apply to Missouri State.
- Before completing 30 credit hours, declare or change your major to nursing (pre-licensure, 4-year program) by contacting the MCHHS Student Advisement and Success Center.
- Meet with your assigned advisor. You'll discuss admission requirements and develop your schedule.
- Complete the prerequisites for the BSN program (pre-nursing requirements), which are detailed further down this page.
- Update your record by using the Application to Degree Program form (.pdf). Your advisor can help you complete the form.
When you declare your major in nursing, you maintain pre-major status until you meet all admission requirements.
Are you a pre-nursing student? Let's connect you with an advisor
To help you understand the admission and program requirements for the BSN program, we recommend you first meet with an advisor in the MCHHS Student Advisement and Success Center.
Once you're ready, apply to BSN through NursingCAS
Apply to the BSN program after you're admitted to Missouri State and have completed (or in progress of completing) the pre-nursing requirements.
Full-time students will apply to the BSN program during their sophomore year.
Apply to BSN through NursingCAS
The BSN has competitive admission. Applying does not guarantee your admission. Review the application roadmap and scoring page for more information on the admission process.
When should you apply?
You can start the 4-year BSN program in the fall or spring semester. The accelerated BSN is only available for a fall start.
Decide the semester you want to start and apply by one of the following dates:
| Starting semester | Application opens | Deadline to apply |
|---|---|---|
| Fall (4-year or accelerated BSN) | December 1 | January 31 |
| Spring (4-year BSN only) | May 1 | June 30 |
Requirements
Along with the requirements detailed below, you will need to complete a resume template (.docx).
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