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School of Nursing

How to Apply

Admission to Bachelors in Nursing Programs

  • Regular BS program

    Admission to the BS in Nursing Program
    • First-Year Students - Deadline: February 15 for fall admission

      First-year students are those who are currently in high school or who graduated  from high school less than three years ago and who have attempted fewer than 12 college credits since graduating from high school.

      The School of Nursing accepts first year students directly into the bachelors degree program for fall semester. Acceptance is based on high school grades, SAT or ACT scores (if applicable), and meeting the USM requirements for admission.

      Application process for First-year students

    Transfer Students - Deadline: January 15 for fall admission

    External applicants who have attempted twelve semester hours of credit or more since graduating from high school,  or matriculated USM students who have attempted 30 or more college credits.

    The School of Nursing accepts a limited number of transfer students to the Bachelor of Science program in Nursing once a year for fall semester. To be eligible for consideration of admission to the nursing program, transfer students must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, a minimum science gpa of 2.67, and have met USM math and writing proficiencies.

    Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the School of Nursing.


  • Accelerated BS in Nursing program for those who have a bachelors degree in another field. Please refer to the 'Learn More' tab on the degree page for application information.

    Deadline: October 1 for summer (May) admission

    Information Sessions about the Accelerated program are held on a regular basis.

  • RN to BS program Admission to the RN to BS option is open to graduates of both diploma and associate degree nursing programs. Students may begin their program of studies in either fall or spring semester.   Deadline: Rolling admissions
    Please contact Brenda Webster at 207-780-4802 for more information about this program

Admission to Masters in Nursing Programs

Admission to Doctor in Nursing Practice Program