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Requirements for All Bachelor of Science in Nursing Applicants
Students must be admitted to GVSU as a degree-seeking undergraduate student to apply for the RN to BSN, Traditional BSN, and Second Degree BSN programs. For more information on how to apply to GVSU, please contact the Admissions Office.
Traditional Program - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
This application is for students who are pursuing their first bachelors degree in nursing at GVSU. The application will be open at 8:00 a.m. August 1st and close August 8th at 5:00 p.m. for admission into the Winter semester (January) and open at 8:00 a.m. January 1st and close January 8th at 5:00 p.m. for admission into the Fall semester (August).
Students must be admitted to GVSU as a degree-seeking undergraduate student to apply for this program. For more information on how to apply to GVSU, please contact the Admissions Office.
Please review the BSN Program page for more information on admission requirements and curriculum.
Second Degree Program - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
This application is for students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing who have already earned a bachelor's degree in another discipline. The application will open at 8:00 a.m. January 1st and close at 5:00 p.m. January 15th for admission into the Spring/Summer semester (May). The application will open at 8:00 a.m. on May 1st and close at 5:00 p.m. on May 8th for admission into the Fall semester (August). The application will open at 8:00 a.m. August 1st and close 5:00 p.m. on August 15th for admission into the Winter semester (January).
Students must be admitted to GVSU as a degree-seeking undergraduate student to apply for this program. For more information on how to apply to GVSU, please contact the Admissions Office.
Please review the Second Degree Program page for more information on admission requirements and curriculum.
RN to BSN Program
Those students who currently have a RN license and are interested in completing a BSN degree.
Please review the RN to BSN Program page for more information on admission criteria and curriculum.
Graduate Programs - Kirkhof College of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
The Kirkhof College of Nursing offers a program of graduate study leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. The MSN prepares professional nurses as advanced generalists to serve as leaders within clinical microsystems (patient care units/settings) in a reformed healthcare system. To guarantee your seat upon acceptance to the program, applications must be received by March 1st. Applications will be considered after March 1st based on available seats in the program.
Please review the MSN Program page for more information on admission requirements and curriculum.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice and offers an alternative to the research-focused doctoral programs. The program offers several emphasis areas, including Advanced Practice Nursing (primary child/adolescent or primary care adult/older adult); or Health Systems Leadership. To guarantee your seat upon acceptance to the program, applications must be received by March 1st. Applications will be considered after March 1st based on available seats in the program.
Please review the DNP Program page for more information on admission requirements and curriculum.