Department of Nursing
Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Requirements
Department of Nursing Admissions Announcement
Welcome to MSU SCHP/ Department of Nursing Admissions process. We are excited to inform you that the admissions application period for the Department of Nursing is approaching, starting from February 1st until March 10th, 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for prospective students to join our esteemed nursing program.
Key Information:
Application Period: Applications will open from February 1st until March 10th, all applications should be uploaded to NursingCas by 5:00 pm COB on 3/10/2025.
Application Process: Applicants can submit their applications online through the NursingCas portal https://nursingcas.liaisoncas.org/apply/on February 1, 2025.
Admission Requirements: Full application will be available on the NursingCAS website, three letters of recommendation, a self/personal statement, and proof of the TEAS assessment. All students must be MSU student with a student ID number before applying to the program.
Testing Details: All applicants are required to submit proof of TEAS payment along with the application; applicants are required to take the test on campus. The test will be administered at Morgan State University's Earl S. Richardson Library on designated dates. TEAS examinations taken outside of this requirement will not be accepted. Click the link for more details regarding the ATI testing and study material https://www.atitesting.com/teas, https://www.atitesting.com/teas/study-manual
Important Dates:
Application opens February 1st 2025
Complete Application (including TEAS payment receipt) due no later than March 10th, 2025, at 5:00 pm.
TEAS testing dates: March 27th, April 1st, April 3rd, 2025
(When purchasing your TEAS assessment, you will be provided with date, time and location of your assessment.)
By ensuring that the information is readily available on our website, we aim to streamline the application process and provide clear guidance to potential candidates.
We appreciate your collaboration in disseminating this information effectively. If you have any further questions or require additional details, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you for applying to MSU Department of Nursing!
Contact Information: Tasheena Harrigan 443-885-5016 and email tasheena.legrand@morgan.edu
All students must first be admitted to Morgan State University prior to admission to the Department of Nursing.
Students will spend the first 2 to 2 1/2 years fulfilling general education and pre-professional studies required to meet the necessary prerequisites for the Department of Nursing. Students may apply to the Department of Nursing after they have completed at least 59 credits of the necessary general education and pre-professional courses. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative average to be considered for admission to the Department of Nursing.
The Bachelor of Science (Department of Nursing) admits students only in the fall semester. Admission requirements include:
Admission to Morgan State University
• Official transcripts from all schools previously attended
• A completed Morgan State University Department of Nursing Application
• Three (3) letters of reference (1 academic; 1 personal/character; 1 professional/organizational)
• Completion of all pre-professional courses prior to starting the Department of Nursing
• All science coursework must have been completed within the last five years
• Proof of health insurance/immunizations for employment in healthcare field
An admissions assessment test will be administered to all students as part of the Department of Nursing's admissions process.
All students must first complete the admissions process for Morgan State University prior to admission to the Department of Nursing. Please indicate "Nursing" as your intended major on your application. Questions regarding University admissions should be addressed to the Admissions office (443-885-3000). Other questions should be directed to the Department of Nursing (443-885-4144).
Department of Nursing Price List for Admissions
Please note: A criminal background check is required prior to clinical practice. Please note that adverse criminal background checks may prevent attendance at clinical sites. Additionally, criminal background checks are required prior to nursing licensure; adverse findings may result in denial of licensure.
Admission Requirements to the Graduate Department of Nursing - Master of Science - Nursing
• Two (2) years practice as a registered nurse (RN)
• Earned B.S. in Nursing from a CCNE, NLN or State approved institution
• 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale in all undergraduate course work
• Submission of an APA formatted Statement of your philosophy of nursing
• Submission of three professional letters of recommendation
• If the applicant's native language is not English, the applicant must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum average score of 550 and no sub-score below 52 (paper version) or 79 with no sub-score below 17 internet based test).
Contact Information
Dr. Maija Anderson, Associate Professor, Department Chair
Health and Human Services Center Room 401
4101 Hillen Road
Baltimore, MD 21251
P: (443) 885-4144
F: (443) 885-8391
Comments or Suggestions:
Undergraduate Program Inquiries:
Shelia Richburg
443-885-4288
Shelia.Richburg@morgan.edu
Contact Information
Dr. Maija Anderson, Associate Professor, Department Chair
Health and Human Services Center Room 401
4101 Hillen Road
Baltimore, MD 21251
P: (443) 885-4144
F: (443) 885-8391
Comments or Suggestions:
Undergraduate Program Inquiries:
Shelia Richburg
443-885-4288
Shelia.Richburg@morgan.edu