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.
- 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.
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 are 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 BSN only) | December 1 | February 1 |
| Spring (4-year BSN only) | July 1 | September 1 |
| Fall (accelerated BSN) | February 1 | April 1 |
Requirements
Along with the requirements detailed below, you will need to complete a resume template (.docx).
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Missouri Nursing Practice Act
Successful completion of the nursing program does not guarantee licensure
Applicants may be denied licensure in Missouri for one or any combination of causes stated in the Missouri Nursing Practice Act Sect. 335.066, 2 (1-15) RSMo. A copy of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act Sect. 335-066, 2, (1-15) RSMo can be found on the Revisor of Missouri website.