Traditional BSN: FAQs
What is the application process for this program?
When can an application be submitted?
How many students are admitted to this program each semester?
How many people apply?
What is the average GPA of the students admitted?
What happens if a student is not admitted after they apply?
PREREQUISITE
COURSEWORK
Must the student complete all the
prerequisites before applying for admission to the program?
Does the student have to complete
all of the prerequisites at MSU?
If the student completes a
prerequisite at another institution, is that grade calculated into their MSU
GPA?
PROGRAM
STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS
What degree will the student earn
if they complete this program?
How long is the program?
Can students attend this program
part time?
CLINICAL
PLACEMENTS
How many clinical hours are
included in this program?
Where do students complete the
clinical requirements?
Do students have their choice of
placement?
Is transportation provided to
clinical placement locations?
Is financial aid available?
Questions and Answers
ADMISSIONS
What is the application process for this program?
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Transfer students must first apply to Michigan State
University: www.admissions.msu.edu. Current MSU students can access the
Traditional BSN application via the College of Nursing website.
When can an application be
submitted?
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October 1 is the application deadline for a spring
program start. March 1 is the deadline
for a fall program start.
How many students are admitted to
this program each semester?
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We generally accept approximately 60 students into the
nursing program for each fall and spring semester.
How many people apply?
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Our applicant pools can vary from approximately 110-190
applicants per semester.
What is the average GPA of the
students admitted?
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The average GPA for our fall 2011 admits was 3.69.
What happens if a student is not
admitted after they apply?
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All students who are denied admission to the Traditional
BSN program are strongly encouraged to attend one of the Admission Profile
Review sessions held at the conclusion of the admission cycle each
semester. Students are allowed to
reapply for admission if they chose to do so.
Must the student complete all the prerequisites before applying for admission to the program?
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Students must at least be in progress of completing the last of the prerequisite requirements before they are eligible to apply for admission to the Traditional BSN program. Students completing their prerequisites in the summer are eligible to apply by the October 1 deadline for a spring program start.
Does the student have to complete all of the prerequisites at MSU?
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Prerequisite coursework does not have to be completed at MSU. It may be completed at any accredited and recognized college or university that offers an equivalent course to the requirement. Use the MSU transfer website to find equivalent courses: www.transfer.msu.edu
If the student completes a prerequisite at another institution, is that grade calculated into their MSU GPA?
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No, the course is not calculated into your cumulative MSU GPA, but it will be calculated into your science or non-science GPA based on the course completed.
Most students are eligible for some form of Federal Financial Aid, however, what is available is likely to be limited causing most students to need additional sources of aid. Other sources can include scholarships, grants, and alternative education loans, to name a few.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS
What degree will the student earn if they complete this program?
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Students that complete the Traditional program at MSU earn a bachelor’s of science in nursing (BSN) degree and are eligible to sit for N-CLEX.
How long is the program?
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The nursing program is four semesters, not including summers.
How is the coursework in the program structured?
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Students can expect one full day of class per week. In addition, students can expect 2-3 clinical days per week, which may include some weekends and/or evenings.
Can students attend this program part time?
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There is no part-time option available for students.
CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
How many clinical hours are included in this program?
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There are approximately 765 total clinical hours in this four semester program.
Where do students complete the clinical requirements?
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Clinical experiences are completed in a variety of locations throughout Southeast, West and Mid-Michigan.
Do students have their choice of placement?
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Students are assigned to a clinical location, but their preferences are taken into consideration.
Is transportation provided to clinical placement locations?
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No. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from their clinical locations.
FINANCIAL AID
Is Financial Aid available?
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Most students are eligible for some form of Federal Financial Aid, however, what is available is likely to be limited causing most students to need additional sources of aid. Other sources can include scholarships, grants, and alternative education loans, to name a few.
