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Minimum requirements for admission consideration:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• A 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Completion of all prerequisite courses (listed below) with a grade of C or better prior to enrolling at 国产传媒
• Interview: Qualified candidates will be interviewed in person after the application deadline; this is required for final application review. Returning applicants will interview again, if qualified.

Visit the for more information about each required course. 

• Because of our program’s accelerated format, we highly encourage applicants unfamiliar with nursing terminology to take medical terminology classes before starting.
• *Science courses must be completed within five years prior to starting at 国产传媒.
• ** courses are the general education prerequisites for ABSN. These courses are not specific to Mount Saint Mary’s University; rather, the acronym honors the history of the Mount's founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. In the 1600s, the Sisters taught widowed women in France to make lace, helping them gain financial independence after wars left them destitute. This tradition of empowerment through education continued when the nuns came to the U.S. and established 国产传媒.
  
  • Community: A 3-unit course which critically analyzes the studies of American communities. Some common course titles taken may include:
    • American Politics & Government 
    • Introduction to Ethnic Studies 
    • U.S. History 
  • Global Awareness and Understanding: A 3-unit course which evaluates historical and/or current global contexts. Some common course titles taken may include:
    • Introduction to Global Studies
    • Survey of Arts of Africa, Ocean and Ancient America
    • Western Civilization
  • Women & Gender: A 3-unit course which critically evaluates the role of women and gender in society. Some common course titles taken may include:
    • Introduction to Women’s Studies
    • Great Women in Humanities
    • Psychology of Gender
  • Note: Introduction to Sociology/Cultural Anthropology will double dip and fulfill Community or Global Awareness.
• Applicants may apply with up to two prerequisites in progress, but only one can be a science course (chemistry, human anatomy, human physiology and microbiology).
• Prerequisite courses can only be retaken if the grade is C- or below, and a course may be repeated only once. Failing any two prerequisite courses (C- or below) will result in non-admission.
• Prerequisites taken on a C/NC or P/NP basis may not be applied toward prerequisite requirements unless a student can show they received a letter grade of a C or better.
• No entrance exam is required.

• • Select Start New Application. Then, Create Application. Under Application Category select Nursing Transfer. Then, select ABSN as your Nursing Transfer Anticipated Major.
• Official transcript(s) from all previously attended institutions
  • All previously attended institutions must send official transcripts directly to 国产传媒. Unofficial transcripts are not accepted. Transcripts submitted for an are not added to application materials.
  • International students must request a comprehensive course-by-course transcript evaluation to be sent. Visit for more information.
• Proof of enrollment for any current and upcoming prerequisite courses
  • Note that these in progress courses must be completed prior to enrolling at Mount Saint Mary's University and an updated final transcript must be sent.
  • Proof of enrollment for an upcoming course is an education plan from the respective institution stating that the course is planned and the term/year it is available. If currently registered, submit a PDF document showing the class as "enrolled."
• Advanced Placement (AP) scores (if applicable)
  • Applicants must request that The College Board send an official score report directly to 国产传媒. A score of 4 or more is required to receive credit, with the exception of psychology, which is credited with a score of 3 or more.
• Two references (academic or professional; official letterhead required)
  • 国产传媒 contacts recommenders from the contact information listed in the application. However, recommenders may also send their letters directly to nursingdoc@msmu.edu as a PDF document.
• Personal essay
  • Submit 2-3 typewritten and double-spaced pages addressing the following:
    • What do you know about 国产传媒 and the ABSN program?
    • What personal qualities and life experiences have prepared you for a successful career in nursing?
    • How do you handle stress, especially when you have multiple tasks to complete in a short period of time?

Mailing address for official application materials: 
ATTN: Office of Admission 
10 Chester Place 
Los Angeles, CA 90007 
Fax Number: 213.477.2569

Official electronic documents can be submitted/ordered to nursingdoc@msmu.edu. 
For questions and additional information, contact nursingadmission@msmu.edu.

• • Select Start New Application. Then, Create Application. Under Application Category select Nursing Transfer. Then, select ABSN as your Nursing Transfer Anticipated Major.
• Official transcript(s) from all previously attended institutions
  • All previously attended institutions must send official transcripts directly to 国产传媒. Unofficial transcripts are not accepted. Transcripts submitted for are not added to application materials.
• Updated personal essay
  • submit one double-spaced page explaining what has changed since you last applied to the program and how those changes have prepared you as a nursing student.

Students may not apply to more than one of our nursing programs within the same start term.

Mailing address for official application materials: 
ATTN: Office of Admission 
10 Chester Place 
Los Angeles, CA 90007 
Fax Number: 213.477.2569 

Official electronic documents can be submitted/ordered to nursingdoc@msmu.edu. 
For questions and additional information, contact nursingadmission@msmu.edu.

Due to the large number of applications for this program, admission is highly selective. Applicants may be placed on a waitlist.

• If the department selects an applicant for the waitlist, it will only be for the current term.
• Waitlisted applicants will be notified when the program is no longer taking applicants from the waitlist. Applicants who don’t get accepted may apply again for an upcoming term.
• Previously waitlisted applicants will not be offered priority consideration for future terms.

A cumulative GPA represents your overall academic performance across all colleges and universities attended, including coursework submitted to Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles. It is calculated by averaging all grades earned in your academic history.

You can quickly find out how your previous coursework will transfer to 国产传媒 by uploading your unofficial transcripts at . This free transfer credit evaluation tool provides an instant, course-by-course breakdown of how your classes apply to ABSN prerequisites and degree requirements.  For personalized guidance, you can .

At Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles students must complete three LACE prerequisite courses across these categories: Community, Global Awareness and Women and Gender.

• Community can be satisfied by classes such as American government, political science, U.S. history or sociology.
• Global Awareness includes courses like world history, art history or sociology. Note, sociology can only count toward one category.
• Women and Gender refers to courses focused on gender topics, such as women’s history, psychology or sociology of gender or family dynamics. 

All LACE prerequisites at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles must be completed before starting the ABSN program. They are required for admission and cannot be taken concurrently with nursing coursework.

Yes, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles  accepts international students into the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Applicants must meet additional admission requirements, and it is recommended to contact the Associate Director of International Admissions at international@msmu.edu for detailed guidance.

No. The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and GPAs are not rounded. Applicants below this threshold are not eligible for admission.

No. The prerequisites for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles must be completed at the undergraduate level. However, graduate coursework will still be included in your cumulative GPA calculation.

Yes. Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles requires official transcripts from every college or university you have attended, regardless of whether the courses apply to your prerequisites.

An official college transcript is an academic record issued by your college or university and sent directly to 国产传媒. It must be delivered through an approved method such as a secure electronic transcript service or mailed in a sealed envelope. Common transcript providers include Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse.

No. Once a transcript has been opened or uploaded by a student, it is no longer considered official. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution or an approved transcript service.

国产传媒 requires official transcripts for admission to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. We understand that requesting transcripts can take time, so we make the process easier by ordering your official transcripts on your behalf at no cost. Simply submit the to get started, and our team will handle the rest so you can complete your application as quickly as possible.

Mount Saint Mary’s University does not charge an application fee for the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. You can apply for free.

Scholarships are not currently available for the ABSN program at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles. Federal Stafford loans may be available up to approximately $25,000, depending on eligibility. Many students explore private financing options to cover remaining costs.

The accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles is a full-time, 12-month commitment with in-person instruction only. Students attend classes and clinicals five days a week, typically including two classroom days and three clinical days at healthcare facilities across Los Angeles County.

For Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles electronic transcript submission is preferred. Official documents should be sent directly to 国产传媒 or to nursingdoc@msmu.edu.

Application timelines for the ABSN program at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles vary by cohort. Summer applications typically open August 1 and close November 1. Fall applications open December 1 and close March 1.

Each ABSN cohort at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles admits approximately 40 students, making the program competitive.

The ABSN program at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles combines rigorous academics with hands-on clinical experience in top healthcare settings, preparing students to enter the workforce quickly and confidently.