Please review the application process carefully. Application procedure checklists are available for each program to guide you through the process (these are for your information and should not be submitted). All forms must be completed and submitted electronically to [email protected].
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Application Deadlines
| BSN | LPN-BSN | RN-BSN | AAS | PN |
| ♦ August 15th | ♦ September 15th | ♦ 5 start dates/year | ♦ April 15, 2024 | ♦ March 1st |
| Spring Cohort | Spring Cohort | (applications accepted | ||
| ♦ January 15th | every other year) | |||
| Fall Cohort | ||||
| (see RN-BSN website | ||||
| for deadlines) | ||||
Apply to CMU
If you are not a current CMU student (enrolled within the last year), complete the CMU application before submitting your program application. Please note, acceptance to CMU does not guarantee acceptance into the nursing program.
Review the application checklist
The application checklist is is a tool to guide you through the program application process and should not be submitted with your application. The PN program has two documents for your information: PN Checklist and PN Eligibility Criteria (5 and 6).
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BSN Checklist
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BSN Eligibility Criteria
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LPN to BSN Checklist
This program is for those who already have their LPN license, and want to complete a BSN degree.
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RN to BSN Checklist
This program is for those who already have their RN license, and want to complete a BSN degree.
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AAS Checklist
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AAS Eligibility Criteria
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PN Checklist
There are TWO separate applications for the PN (Practical Nursing) program: one for the Montrose cohort, and one for the Grand Junction cohort. Please fill out and submit only ONE application form for the cohort you are interested in. Applicants will only be considered for ONE cohort.
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PN Eligibility Criteria
Program Application
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BSN Application Form
This application is for the traditional BSN (tBSN) program. This is NOT the application for individuals who already possess an LPN who are seeking admission to the LPN-BSN program nor an individual who possess an ASN/AASN RN seeking admission to the online RN-BSN program. This application must be DOWNLOADED prior to filling it out.
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RN to BSN Application
This program is for those who already have their RN license and want to go on to earn a BSN degree.
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LPN to BSN Application Form
This program is for those who already have an LPN license and want to complete a BSN degree.
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AAS Application Form
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PN Application Form - Grand Junction
There are TWO separate applications for the PN (Practical Nursing) program: one for the Montrose cohort, and one for the Grand Junction cohort. Please fill out and submit only ONE application form for the cohort you are interested in. Applicants will only be considered for ONE cohort.
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PN Application Form - Montrose
There are TWO separate applications for the PN (Practical Nursing) program: one for the Montrose cohort, and one for the Grand Junction cohort. Please fill out and submit only ONE application form for the cohort you are interested in. Applicants will only be considered for ONE cohort.
Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam
Kaplan testing is not required for the LPN-BSN, or the RN-BSN Program.
The Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam is available to take throughout the academic year.
Results of the Kaplan Exam are required to be turned into the Department of Health Sciences by the application deadline. Students are allowed to take the KAPLAN only ONE time per application cycle (either fall or spring).
If the Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam is completed at the CMU Testing Center, the Department of Health Sciences' will pull the results directly. For candidates taking the Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam at another Testing Center, it is the candidate's responsibility to work with the CMU Testing Center to set up the exam so that CMU has access to the results.
Please schedule your testing session accordingly, so you can meet the application deadline.