Many of our programs have made exceptions to the application process and requirements due to circumstances from the COVID-19 pandemic response at WesternU. Any references to in-person campus visits, events, lab work, or classroom interactions must be read in light of social distancing recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). WesternU has implemented remote teaching and learning across all campuses and only essential personnel are on campus at this time. Please contact us if you have any questions or need further information.
Step 1: Authorization for Out-of-State Students
State and federal laws require that colleges and universities obtain authorization to offer online degree programs in any state where their students reside. If you are an applicant from outside California, please click here to confirm we have authorization in your state.
International Students: We do not require a separate application or fee, and you should be prepared to meet all of the prerequisite and application requirements as outlined. If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our International Student Services (ISS) staff are available to help you. Visit the ISS website to learn more.
Step 2: Prerequisites and Application Requirements
The first step in the admissions process is to ensure you are on track to complete both the course prerequisites and application requirements in time to apply for your preferred year of entry.
Step 3: Preparing and Submitting your Application
The apply now page will provide you with step-by-step instructions as well as an application checklist. There are a number of supporting materials that make up your completed application and it is essential that you print and carefully follow the checklist to ensure that you properly submit these pieces by the deadline.
Prerequisite Courses
Required: 3 semester units
Required: 4 semester units
Required: 6 semester units
All Prerequisites:
- Must be completed at a regionally accredited U.S. institution (exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis) or its equivalent abroad
- Must be completed with a grade of “C” or better (a grade of “C-” or lower is not acceptable)
- Must be completed by the end of the spring term prior to matriculation
- All coursework taken from non-US institutions (including Canada) must be submitted to an approved service for evaluation
Not sure if your course qualifies? If you’d like to find out whether the courses you’e taken or plan to take will satisfy WesternU’s ADN-MSN prerequisites you may:
- Search the prerequisite database by institution
- If you don’t see your courses listed in the database and you have a few courses in question, you may submit a prerequisite verification form.
Application Requirements
Completion of prerequisite courses as outlined
Minimum GPA of 3.0 for Overall and last 60 semester or 90 quarter units
An Associate Degree in Nursing from a BRN approved school
Registered Nurse (RN) active and unencumbered licensure in the state where your preceptored clinical hours will be completed
One-year (1800 hours) of experience as an RN preferred
- Students without one-year experience will be expected to work while completing the program, and must be employed as an RN before being accepted into the program and must continue working as an RN while completing graduate coursework.
Access to a computer meeting the minimum technical standards
Proof of Legal U.S. Residency – If Required
- International applicants, or any other applicants who are not U.S. citizens and who are living in the U.S., must provide proof of legal U.S. residency prior to matriculation.
Test of English language proficiency- If Required
Required for all applicants submitting coursework from foreign schools. TOEFL scores are valid for two years. The following exams will be accepted:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Internet-Based test (IBT) minimum score: 80
- Computer Based test minimum score: 213
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
- Minimum Score: 77
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Minimum Score: 6.5
- The test of English language proficiency will be waived if you meet one of the following criteria:
- You are a permanent and temporary residents of the United States and have completed six semester units of the communication requirement from a regionally accredited U.S. institution
- You have a confirmed bachelor’s degree at the time of application from a regionally accredited U.S. institution
- Application Process
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Step 1: Authorization for Out-of-State Students
State and federal laws require that colleges and universities obtain authorization to offer online degree programs in any state where their students reside. If you are an applicant from outside California, please click here to confirm we have authorization in your state.
International Students: We do not require a separate application or fee, and you should be prepared to meet all of the prerequisite and application requirements as outlined. If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our International Student Services (ISS) staff are available to help you. Visit the ISS website to learn more.
Step 2: Prerequisites and Application RequirementsThe first step in the admissions process is to ensure you are on track to complete both the course prerequisites and application requirements in time to apply for your preferred year of entry.
Step 3: Preparing and Submitting your ApplicationThe apply now page will provide you with step-by-step instructions as well as an application checklist. There are a number of supporting materials that make up your completed application and it is essential that you print and carefully follow the checklist to ensure that you properly submit these pieces by the deadline.
- Prerequisite Courses
-
Prerequisite Courses
Required: 3 semester units
Required: 4 semester units
Required: 6 semester units
All Prerequisites:
- Must be completed at a regionally accredited U.S. institution (exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis) or its equivalent abroad
- Must be completed with a grade of “C” or better (a grade of “C-” or lower is not acceptable)
- Must be completed by the end of the spring term prior to matriculation
- All coursework taken from non-US institutions (including Canada) must be submitted to an approved service for evaluation
- Prerequisite Database
-
Not sure if your course qualifies? If you’d like to find out whether the courses you’e taken or plan to take will satisfy WesternU’s ADN-MSN prerequisites you may:
- Search the prerequisite database by institution
- If you don’t see your courses listed in the database and you have a few courses in question, you may submit a prerequisite verification form.
- Application Requirements
-
Application Requirements
Completion of prerequisite courses as outlined
Minimum GPA of 3.0 for Overall and last 60 semester or 90 quarter units
An Associate Degree in Nursing from a BRN approved school
Registered Nurse (RN) active and unencumbered licensure in the state where your preceptored clinical hours will be completed
One-year (1800 hours) of experience as an RN preferred
- Students without one-year experience will be expected to work while completing the program, and must be employed as an RN before being accepted into the program and must continue working as an RN while completing graduate coursework.
Access to a computer meeting the minimum technical standards
Proof of Legal U.S. Residency – If Required
- International applicants, or any other applicants who are not U.S. citizens and who are living in the U.S., must provide proof of legal U.S. residency prior to matriculation.
Test of English language proficiency- If Required
Required for all applicants submitting coursework from foreign schools. TOEFL scores are valid for two years. The following exams will be accepted:- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Internet-Based test (IBT) minimum score: 80
- Computer Based test minimum score: 213
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
- Minimum Score: 77
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Minimum Score: 6.5
- The test of English language proficiency will be waived if you meet one of the following criteria:
- You are a permanent and temporary residents of the United States and have completed six semester units of the communication requirement from a regionally accredited U.S. institution
- You have a confirmed bachelor’s degree at the time of application from a regionally accredited U.S. institution