Applications to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program are open and reviewed on a rolling basis for both fall and spring semester cohorts.

Admission to the graduate program is competitive with selection of students based on academic acumen, congruent professional goals with program track, work experience (if applicable) and professional references.

Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program are required to submit a completed admission packet to the Admissions Office by the deadline specific to the starting term.

Application Requirements

• Earned Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a NLNAC or CCNE accredited program.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended.
• Unencumbered Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) for the BSN degree.
• Successful completion of an undergraduate physical/health assessment course within the last five (5) years.
• Successful completion of an undergraduate course in statistics within the last five (5) years. Statistics course must include content on descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Resume/curriculum vitae.
• Professional goal statement.

Professional Goal Statement

All applicants will submit a 4 page, double-spaced maximum length goal statement that addresses the following (please use these as headings):

• Reasons for choosing Marian University
• Reasons for choosing the program track (Family Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Educator)
• Personal and professional attributes that will contribute to your success in graduate school
• Preparations for the rigors of graduate education
• Short and long-term professional goals