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Application Process
Freshmen desiring to enter the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program should declare a pre-major in Nursing at the time of enrollment. Early acceptance is available for high school seniors with an ACT of at least 24 and graduation in the top 20% of their class. Application to the Department of Nursing should be submitted to the Department of Nursing at least one full semester prior to the anticipated beginning of nursing courses. A selection committee reviews all applicants and determines who will be admitted. General admission to the College does not admit a student to the baccalaureate degree program in nursing.  Admission is competitive. 

Minimum Requirements

  • The applicant must apply and be admitted to MWSU.
  • The applicant must achieve a composite score of 20 on the American College Test (ACT) (1990 Edition).
  • The applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • The applicant must have completed or be currently enrolled in all general studies and nursing support courses. 
  • Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
  • General admission to the College does not admit a student to the baccalaureate degree program in nursing. Please refer to the current College Catalog for an accurate list of prerequisite courses and other requirements. Transfer guidelines are located at:

      https://www-sec.missouriwestern.edu/admissions/transfer_guides/guidelines.asp

Application Deadlines
All required general studies and support courses for the nursing major must be completed prior to beginning the nursing courses. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to select appropriate courses. Taking and passing prerequisite courses does not assure acceptance in the BSN program. A completed application including transcripts, ACT score, record of current course enrollment and $30 application fee must be in place in the Department of Nursing by January 15 (or until class is full) for a candidate to be considered for admission for fall and by August 15 (or until class is full) for consideration for spring. Contact the Nursing Department for further information about application submission.

Request an application by e-mail: nursing@missouriwestern.edu.