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Priority Application Deadline
Date Entry Term Campus LocationJanuary 15 Fall Oakland
July 1 Spring Sacramento
Applications may be accepted after the deadline date on a space available basis. Please contact the Office of Admission to find out if spaces are still available.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Completion of baccalaureate and all prerequisites by the time of entry
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 semester units
- Minimum science GPA of 3.0 (prerequisites only) will be required.
- TEAS exam (version 4) results must be available at the time of the application deadline. Applications without the TEAS or with TEAS scores meeting our minimum will not receive consideration. Minimum scores are as follows:
Composite: 78.7%
Reading: 87.5%
Math: 68.9% - Two letters of reference (see below)
- Basic computer word processing skills
- For those applying to the FNP track, conversant skill in a second language is highly desirable
- If you have attended a nursing program at another college or university, a statement explaining your reasons for seeking a transfer will be required. Additionally, a letter from the Dean or Director of your nursing program indicating that you are in good standing and eligible for continued enrollment in the nursing program will be required.
- CPR - certification at the healthcare provider level, earned prior to the start of classes from the American Heart Association.
- TOEFL (U.S. citizens or international students) - The need for TOEFL will be assessed based on information provided by applicants on the application for admission, if required, a score of 250 must be achieved and official score results must be provided.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites (semester units) must be completed with a "C-" or better:
English Composition/English Literature
6 units
Interpersonal Communication
(a public speaking course is not acceptable)
3 units
General Sociology or Cultural Anthropology
3 units
Social Science Elective
(a psychology, sociology, anthropology, or ethnic studies course)
3 units
Statistics
3 units
Life Span/Human Development Psychology
(content must cover conception to death)
3 units
Nutrition
3 units
Human Anatomy with lab*
4 units
Human Physiology with lab*
4 units
Chemistry with lab
4 units
Microbiology with lab
4 units
*These courses are often taught at Samuel Merritt University. Please check the home page of the website for more information.
Course Finding Resources
For a list of suggested acceptable courses at area community colleges, please click one of the links below. Please note that there are other course that will fulfill our prerequisites, these are just suggestions.
- Oakland / San Francisco Bay Area
- Challenge Exam and Online Course Resources
- International Academic Credential Evaluation Agencies
(Please note that international students can only be admitted to study on the
Application Checklist
To be considered for an interview the following items must be sent in one envelope with your application:
- Copies of all college transcripts (please include legends if available)
- $50 non-refundable fee
- Completed goal statement
- Letters of reference
Letters of Reference
A minimum of two letters are required. One letter should be from an academic source addressing your academic preparedness for graduate study. The second should be from a healthcare professional addressing your clinical expertise. Forms are provided within the graduate application for your use.
Admission Overview Sessions, ABSN and ELMSN programs
To learn more about either the ABSN or ELMSN programs, we offer regular admission overview sessions. The information is general in nature and will include information on admission requirements, prerequisites and the application process. You are encouraged to bring copies of all college level transcripts with you and you may leave them with an Admission Counselor who will check them for the required prerequisites and get back to you in 5-10 working days.
For the schedule of sessions, please view our events listings .