EL MSN Application Requirements

We have been receiving many questions regarding ELMSN application requirements and admission criteria as it relates to the unique landscape of this pandemic. Please see read the important information about the ELMSN Summer 2025 application cycle below:

• TEAS Exam: The ATI TEAS exam is an admission requirement for the Summer 2025 cycle. There are two ways to take the TEAS--virtual and in person through a PSI Testing Center. To sign up for a virtual test date, please fill out this form. To check dates for PSI testing centers, review these instructions for dates, times, and location offerings.
• Healthcare Experience: As always, we recommend using creativity when obtaining a level of exposure to healthcare environments. Although you may not be able to volunteer in certain facilities, we recommend conducting virtual interviews with healthcare professionals and seeking opportunities to volunteer at small clinics or other facilities that may need assistance.
• Some testing centers are providing virtual proctored TEAS tests. We will accept those scores as well.

1. Completed, posted bachelor's degree in non-nursing field
2. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (or last 60 semester/90 quarter unit GPA) and 2.8 science GPA (GPA consisting of the 4 science prerequisite classes)
3. Prerequisites must be completed with a C or higher by the fall semester prior to the summer start date. See the prerequisite self-evaluation for a complete list of prerequisite requirements, and the prerequisite equivalencies page to find your school and aid in completing the self-evaluation.
4. Minimum score of 60% composite on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
5. Submission of all application documents by the application deadline. The required documents are:
   
   1. All official transcripts with grades and degree posted
   2. Prerequisite self evaluation
   3. Resume
   4. Personal Statement

See step-by-step guide for additional information on the documents listed above.

For a video going over the application, watch our workshop here.

Step 1

Begin your application via NursingCAS. Once logged into NursingCAS, applicants should select EL MSN as their program. Please do not select additional CBU programs.

Step 2

Please be prepared to submit the following with your NursingCAS application: 

• • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (to be sent electronically to NursingCAS)
  • Prerequisite Self-Evaluation Form: Prerequisites must be completed by the end of the fall semester prior to program start in May.
  • Resume containing all relevant healthcare volunteer experience, certifications/licenses, honors/awards and community volunteer experience.
  • A personal statement of at least 1,000 words completed in APA format. Essay should include answers to the following:
    • • Why do you want to be a nurse?
      • What significant events and influences have affected your approach to nursing?
      • What qualities do you bring to the CBU College of Nursing?
      • What are your long-term professional goals?
  • Note: There is no GRE or MAT requirement.

Step 3

Register for the entrance exam and start studying! You do not need to take the exam prior to submitting your application, but you do need to take it prior to the final application deadline. 
*Please note: TEAS scores expire after 1 year, therefore must be taken between January 15th, 2024 and January 15th, 2025.

Step 4

Submit your completed NursingCAS application. Once this final step is complete, you will receive an email confirmation from NursingCAS indicating your application is complete or that you have missing documents. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and make NursingCAS an "approved sender." At this time, we will email you a supplemental questionnaire that will complete your CBU application.

Please note: 

• • All supplemental documentation and transcripts must be submitted by January 15, 2025 (NursingCAS may verify transcripts beyond the deadline). 

For technical support with your application, contact NursingCAS:

NursingCAS Customer Service: 
(617) 612–2880 
Hours: Monday– Friday (9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time)