Admission Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for this program, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from a program accredited by the commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
• You must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work.  This includes courses in which you are currently enrolled.
• Submit evidence of satisfactory completion of statistics, nursing research, and physical assessment courses.  You must have earned a C or better at the baccalaureate level.
• Health and safety requirements:  Prior to enrolling in nursing coursework, students must meet health and safety compliance requirements, to include drug testing, a criminal background check, a physical examination, and several immunizations. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in dismissal from the major.
• International applicants must submit to Mennonite College of Nursing a Credentials Evaluation Service Academic Report from CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) or WES (World Education Services). International applicants must comply with the International Applicant Requirements as directed by the Illinois State University Office of Admissions.

English Proficiency Scores (International Students Only)

International students applying to this program must have a TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 band.

Global Access to Online Degree Programs

When applying, international students applying to a fully online program must agree to our international online and hybrid programs disclosure and disclaimer statements. Due to limited on-campus courses, immigration documentation cannot be issued for students seeking F-1 or J-1 status.

Additional Considerations

• Two (2) years of recent, full-time, relevant clinical or administrative nursing experience is preferred, but not required. 
• Preferential admission consideration is given to applicants who submit complete applications by the priority deadline.

Post-Admission Requirements

Orientation

There is a required orientation program for students accepted into the BSN-MSN program that occurs the Friday before classes begin in the fall.  Details for the orientation program are sent by e-mail two weeks in advance of orientation day.