Program Capacity
Admission to the Accelerated BSN is considered competitive due to space availability. We admit up to 32 students in each of the fall and spring semesters.
Who Should Apply
Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who have graduated, or plan to graduate, with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree before beginning the Accelerated courses.
The application materials are slightly different for students who have graduated from MU and students who have graduated from another university. Please follow the checklist and application steps that apply to you.
When to Apply
The online application will be available at least one month prior to the application deadline. Application deadlines follow:
To start clinical in the spring: Apply by September 15
To start clinical in the fall: Apply by January 31
Admissions Criteria and Comprehensive Review
Mizzou Sinclair School of Nursing strives to prepare students to meet the needs of individuals, communities and populations they will serve. We believe a quality education must provide a learning environment in which individuals from various backgrounds, experiences and perspectives can gain the knowledge and skills needed for their career trajectory. Admission to any Mizzou nursing program is based on a combination of criteria including: each student’s unique experiences, attributes and academic metrics.
Coursework: Applicants must complete, or be in progress, with the required prerequisites and complete a Bachelor’s degree before starting the Accelerated BSN program.
Grade Point Average: Applicants must obtain a minimum 3.0 GPA (without rounding).
Resume: To be considered for admission, each applicant must submit a resume of the student’s work and volunteer experiences. Applicants are required to use the provided resume template.
Interview: Students will be evaluated based on several attributes including: understanding the role of a nurse, compassion, ability to think critically, effective communication, teamwork, resiliency, inclusivity and integrity/ethical decision making.