Traditional Nursing and RN-BS Completion programs
Before applying for admission to one of our Nursing programs, review the program requirements housed within the University Catalog.
Note: A valid drivers license and access to a reliable transportation are required for all Nursing majors.
Program Requirements (University Catalog)
A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for the following preadmission coursework
Note: Math 103/STAT 103 are required for the pre-nursing major. If a student has taken college algebra or any higher level math, this will be accepted in place of Stat 103 or Math 103.
Placement for CHEM 151 is dependent upon math ACT or Accuplacer math scores. Visit the Undergraduate Placement Testing Center to register for your placement exam.
Use the intended nursing worksheet to assist you in completing your admission requirements.
International Students and Non Native English Speakers are required to demonstrate English language proficiency if: (1) English is not your native language; and (2) you have lived in the U.S. fewer than eight years at the time of enrollment in the Department of Nursing Science (by the day of application). Test scores must be submitted to the Department of Nursing Science at the time of application. Minimum scores in the following exams are required to demonstrate English language proficiency:
TOEFL Score Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 84 with a minimum speaking score of 26 meets the requirements.
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IELTS Score Requirements:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of 6.5 and a speaking score of 7 meet the requirements.
IELTS
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The Board determines who may provide an acceptable credentials evaluation and the acceptable service, CGFNS, has determined the following to be countries exempt from English proficiency or English testing requirements, if their entry-level professional education (with language of textbooks and verbal instructions in English) was from the following countries:
United States Applicants from any other country must pass an English speaking proficiency exam. The Minnesota Board of Nursing application fee is non-refundable. You may want to complete the credentials evaluation and English proficiency exam before applying for licensure with the Board of Nursing. If the Board has not received the credentials evaluation and a report of a passing score on the English proficiency exam within one year of your application, the application will be nullified, and you must apply for licensure and submit a new fee.
Nigeria is not considered an English speaking country for these purposes.
If you are transferring to St. Cloud State University and have completed an AA/BA/BS degree, the coursework that is required for acceptance into the Nursing program is as follows:
Depending on your previous degree, you may have already completed one or more of these courses. Refer to Transferology to confirm transfer coursework.
Sessions are offered periodically to introduce aspiring nurses to the Nursing program and offers information about:
Sessions are followed by a tour of the Nursing Simulation Lab and an optional general campus tour.