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?
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2.50 Cumulative GPA, 3.0 Prerequisites GPA
- Completion of prerequisite courses
- Resume
- Interview
- Essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- Students who have failed a prior nursing course are not eligible for admission
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
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
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
Can I continue to work while completing the online ABSN program?
Due to the accelerated and rigorous nature of the ABSN program, students should not plan to work while enrolled. Coursework, clinical experiences, labs, and independent study require a significant time commitment, often totaling 50-60 hours per week.