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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Admissions
| Key Admissions Dates | Dates for MSN Programs Next Start - Fall 2026:
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| Online Application Form | Application codes:
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| Application Fee | $50 |
| Prerequisite Degree | Awarded Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a regionally accredited institution |
| GPA | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 calculated across all undergraduate transcripts |
| Clinical/Practicum Experience | Prior to clinical/practicum experiences, students must also provide proof of the following:
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| Licensure | Proof of residence and evidence of valid, unrestricted RN licensure in one of the approved states below |
| Experience | Evidence of the equivalent of two years of full-time experience working as an RN within the past five years |
| Letters of Recommendation | Three letters of recommendation:
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| Additional Documents |
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| Web-Based Interview | Students who pass the initial review will be sent an invitation to submit a one-way video interview to our Program Track Directors, where applicants record their answers to a few questions sent in advance. The invitation contains more specific information about requirements, deadline to submit, and will be sent to the e-mail address associated with the application. |
*A reverse chronological resume in a standard font with one-inch margins is expected and preferred.
- It is helpful for applicants to present a concise, well-organized resume that highlights the most essential professional experiences, certifications, and leadership roles, typically within two pages.
- Please include contact information, and sections for professional experience (including city and state), education, certifications and affiliations.
- Be sure that your resume is current, checked for grammar and spelling, and that it adequately reflects your experience and goals.
**Your statement should demonstrate your capacity for graduate work, concentrating on the following:
- Purpose: Explain how your professional experience has prepared you for this degree and nursing role, and outline your ultimate career goals, including your desired population or practice setting.
- Content Focus: Demonstrate your understanding of the role and scope of practice, your motivation for pursuing it, and how your experiences have prepared you for this path.
- Address Concerns: Use the statement to explain any concerns (e.g., GPA, lack of direct experience), how your experiences support your readiness, and your plan to be successful.
- Format: Write a professional, APA 7th Edition–style essay (max three pages for body of the paper), citing sources like the AACN Essentials and APRN Consensus Model where relevant.
While AI tools like ChatGPT can be helpful for brainstorming, outlining, and polishing your graduate goals statement, relying on them entirely is not recommended and can be counterproductive.
Please note that this essay is not a creative writing assignment or an appeal to emotion. The essay is your opportunity to tell the Selection Committee your understanding of:
- Your future nursing career plans
- Your ideal role and scope of practice
- Why you are focusing on a particular setting, practice and/or population
- Why you will be successful in this rigorous online program
Your statement should be in APA 7th Edition style and should be no more than three pages long. Cite the AACN Essentials document and/or APRN Consensus Model where appropriate.
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Approved RN Licensure States for Application
| Alaska | Kentucky | Montana | Pennsylvania |
| Arkansas | Maine | Nevada | South Carolina |
| Connecticut | Maryland | New Hampshire | Texas |
| Florida | Massachusetts | New Jersey | Vermont |
| Hawaii | Michigan | New Mexico | Virginia |
| Illinois | Mississippi | North Carolina | West Virginia |
| Indiana | Missouri | Ohio | Wisconsin |
Post-Application Interview
Students who pass the initial review will be sent an invitation to submit a one-way video interview to our Program Track Directors, where applicants record their answers to a few questions sent in advance. The invitation contains more specific information about requirements, deadline to submit, and will be sent to the e-mail address associated with the application.
For more information or assistance on the application process, please contact te4h School of Nursing at graduatenursing@ohio.edu.
International Students
Generally, students that reside outside of the United States are not eligible to enroll in an OHIO Online program. Additionally, Ohio University is unable to provide immigration support to international students regardless of where they reside. If you would like to discuss your specific situation in order to determine eligibility, please reach out to an OHIO Online student engagement specialist before applying.
Transfer Credit
You can transfer up to nine graduate credits toward your online MSN, depending on eligibility. The criteria for credit transfer are:
- Attach an original (or copy of the original) transcript showing transfer credits.
- To determine whether a class will transfer to the MSN program, you must submit a syllabus for that class no later than 10 business days before the beginning of the semester.
- You must have earned the credits no more than five years before the transfer request.
- Transfer credits must have earned a grade of B or higher.
- Transfer credits must have been designated as graduate credit at the institution where they were taken, but they must not have been used to confer a degree.
- Correspondence course credit is not accepted.
Note: For master's degree programs greater than 30 credit hours, no more than 25% of the total graded coursework requirements may be transferred to the degree program (or approximately nine credits).
When to Apply
Don't wait to begin your academic journey with us – you can start your application now. We've designed our admissions process to be quick, streamlined and stress-free.
Ohio University offers three program intakes each year for the online program. Our expert enrollment team can help you choose the start date that aligns with your academic goals and scheduling needs.
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