MS in Nursing Admissions Requirements

Prospective students may apply for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program throughout the year. Classes start every January and September.

Before starting the program, the following must be completed:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited program (CCNE, ACEN, CNEA), plus a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

For consideration, applicants must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

1. A completed application - Apply Now
2. Official graduate transcript documenting conferral of a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited program (CCNE, ACEN, CNEA), plus a cumulative GPA of 3.0 from these programs. 
3. An original essay of 250 words on the topic "Why the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is important to my personal and professional goals."
4. A current resume.
5. A Nursys license verification report verifying unrestricted RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the NCSBN.
6. Two professional recommendations from healthcare professionals - Download the recommendation here.
7. Applicants may be asked to interview via phone or in person at the program director's discretion.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Bay Path's Graduate Admissions Office from the issuing institution's records office either by mail or through a secure electronic transcript service (such as Parchment or National Clearinghouse). For transcripts sent through a secure transcript service, please select Bay Path University from the vendor's dropdown list to ensure the transcript is routed to the correct place. If an email address is requested, you can route to graduate@baypath.edu. Transcripts sent from the student are unofficial and will not be accepted.

All documentation, including official transcripts, must be mailed directly to Bay Path University's Office of Graduate Admissions:

Bay Path University
Office of Graduate Admissions
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106

By Email:
graduate@baypath.edu

Note: Official transcript(s) must be mailed in a signed, sealed envelope or emailed electronically directly from your college/university Registrar's office.

Our Accreditation Status

"The master's degree program in nursing at Bay Path University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street BW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted."