Law

What are the admission requirements to apply for CSU College of Law’s Online J.D. program?
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Final transcript showing degree conferral to the Law School Admissions Council’s Credential Assembly Service (LCAS)
  • LSAT or GRE score 
  • Personal statement
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Resume
Where can I find more information about applying to Cleveland State University?

You can find more information on our application page.

Nursing

What are the admission requirements to apply for Cleveland State’s MSN program?
  • BSN
  • 3.0 GPA 
  • Undergraduate statistics course (C or better)
  • Essay
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Active RN license
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
Where can I find more information about applying to Cleveland State University?

You can find more information on our application page.

What are the admission requirements to apply to CSU’s ABSN program?
  • BSN degree 
  • 3.0 GPA 
  • Resume 
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation (no personal references) 
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended 
  • Prerequisite courses 
    • Anatomy & Physiology I & II w/lab 
    • Chemistry I & II w/lab 
    • Microbiology w/lab 
    • Principles of Psychology 
    • Statistics 
    • Health Care Ethics 
Can I apply to CSU’s online ABSN program if I live outside of the state of Ohio?

Students from a number of states are welcome to apply to Cleveland State University’s online nursing programs. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information. 

What are the admission requirements to apply to CSU’s MSN-FNP program?
  • BSN degree 
  • 2.50 Cumulative GPA, 3.0 Prerequisites GPA 
  • Active RN license – unencumbered 
  • Statistics – undergraduate or graduate level 
  • Resume 
  • Personal essay (2-3 pages) 
  • Letter of Recommendation (professional) 
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended 
Can I apply to CSU’s online MSN-FNP program if I live outside of the state of Ohio?

Students from a number of states are welcome to apply to Cleveland State University’s online MSN programs. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information. 

What are the admission requirements to apply to CSU’s Post-Graduate FNP program?
  • MSN degree 
  • 2.50 Cumulative GPA, 3.0 Prerequisites GPA 
  • Active RN license – unencumbered 
  • Statistics – undergraduate or graduate level 
  • Resume 
  • Personal essay (2-3 pages) 
  • Letter of Recommendation (professional) 
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
What are the admission requirements to apply to CSU’s MSN-PMHNP program?
  • BSN degree 
  • 2.50 Cumulative GPA, 3.0 Prerequisites GPA 
  • Active RN license – unencumbered 
  • Statistics – undergraduate or graduate level 
  • Resume 
  • Personal essay (2-3 pages) 
  • Letter of Recommendation (professional) 
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended 
Can I apply to CSU’s online MSN-PMHNP program if I live outside of the state of Ohio?

Students from a number of states are welcome to apply to Cleveland State University’s online MSN programs. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information. 

What are the admission requirements to apply to CSU’s Post-Graduate PMHNP program?
  • MSN degree 
  • 2.50 Cumulative GPA, 3.0 Prerequisites GPA 
  • Active RN license – unencumbered 
  • Statistics – undergraduate or graduate level 
  • Resume 
  • Personal essay (2-3 pages) 
  • Letter of Recommendation (professional) 
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended 

Social Work

What are the admission requirements to apply for Cleveland State’s MSW program?

Traditional Track

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2.75 GPA
  • Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework 
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Essay
  • No GRE required

Advanced Standing

  • Bachelor of Social Work (from a CSWE-accredited program within the last 7 years)
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA 
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework 
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Essay
  • Copies of BSW field evaluations 

Where can I find more information about applying to Cleveland State University? 

You can find more information on our application page.