How do I apply to the nursing major as a transfer student from another college?
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Specific information for transfer students applying to nursing is in the College catalog. Generally, students must apply to Messiah College by April 15 (fall admission) and October 15 (spring admission) and meet all College admission criteria prior to the nursing admission process. Transfer students must have an earned cumulative GPA of 3.0 in previous college work to enter the nursing major. Specific prerequisite courses are required before beginning clinical nursing courses.
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Is it possible to transfer credits from another college into the
nursing major?
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A variety of credits may be transferred into the nursing program. Generally, nursing credits, themselves, do not transfer easily, but general education credits, and prerequisite course credit may be transferred. Interested students who wish to apply and transfer credits should contact an Admissions Counselor for more detailed information and an evaluation of their previous college work.
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If a student transfers credits, how long does it take to
complete the nursing major?
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It is impossible to give a precise amount of time, because much depends on the number and type of college credits a prospective student has successfully completed for transfer. Generally, there are six major clinical courses that are taken in a precise sequence. These courses begin in the spring semester of the year and proceed in exact order over the next five semesters (not including summers). Download and view a Sample Plan
of study.
Certain non-nursing prerequisite courses are required before beginning the clinical sequence. Depending upon the student's type and number of transferred courses, it may take up to an additional four years to complete the nursing program. Again, prospective students who wish to transfer credits should make an appointment with or contact the Admissions Office and/or the Department of Nursing for a projection of the time for their program completion.
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