
Math, Science and Technology Department
Pathway to Nursing
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- Program Option
Math, Science and Technology Department
University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston) and the University of Minnesota School of Nursing on the Twin Cities campus have established a collaborative framework for the enrollment of qualified UMN Crookston grads into the School of Nursing’s Master of Nursing program. Through this partnership, students graduating with a bachelor’s degree from UMN Crookston who meet the eligibility requirements can apply to the Master of Nursing program. This partnership encourages students to complete their undergraduate degree at UMN Crookston and provides support from the School of Nursing for UMN Crookston students who are interested in continuing their educational journey after graduation in nursing through the Master of Nursing program.
*The application cycle is open mid-August to November. Students admitted would begin the following Fall semester.
**Applicants must have five of the prerequisites completed (with a grade of C+ or higher) by the application deadline. If a student does not have a strong science background, it is important to complete at least three of the five courses marked with an asterisk a part of the five required to apply.
You may also contact:
Office of Student and Career Advancement Services
School of Nursing, University of Minnesota
gophernursing@umn.edu
612-625-7980
Early decision for admission to the University of Minnesota School of Nursing Master of Nursing program is available for UMC students.
Students with Junior status (61-90 completed credits) from the University of Minnesota Crookston (this also applies to students in Duluth, Morris, and Rochester) are able to apply for early decision for admission to the Master of Nursing program at the School of Nursing. Students still complete their undergraduate degree on the Crookston campus, but have peace of mind knowing they will begin the following Fall in the Master of Nursing program on the Twin Cities campus.
Students must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for the early admission option:
The application for "early decision for admissions" opens on January 17th and closes on March 17th. Students selected will be required to maintain a minimum cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 3.5 at degree completion. Students must have a completed baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing field at their system campus institution by June prior to fall enrollment in the MN program. All nine prerequisites for the program must be completed prior to accepted cohort start date.
Deferments will not be granted. If not accepted for early decision, qualified students remain eligible to apply for competitive admission during the final year of their undergraduate program or thereafter.
Once graduates of the Master of Nursing program pass the NCLEX, they are licensed as an entry-level Registered Nurse (RN), and they are prepared to begin their career in nursing.
Additionally, the Master of Nursing program provides an excellent foundation for a Ph.D. in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree at the School of Nursing. Program details are available online.