Admissions

Welcome to St. John's College of Nursing!

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Your Journey to a Career in Nursing Starts Here.

At St. John’s College, we believe every student deserves an equitable path into the nursing profession. Whether you're entering college for the first time or returning as a registered nurse seeking your BSN, our admissions process is designed to be accessible, supportive, and straightforward.

Our Programs

Whether you're just starting your nursing journey or advancing your career, we have the right program for you:

Undergraduate Programs:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • LPN to BSN
  • RN to BSN

Learn more about our Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs:

  • BSN to MSN
  • BSN to DNP
  • Post-Master's DNP

Learn more about our Graduate Programs

St. John’s College admits undergraduate and graduate nursing students pursuing baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in the fall of each year.

Registered nurses (RNs) with an associate degree may begin the fully online RN to BSN program in the fall semester.

Equitable Admissions

St. John’s College is committed to equity in the admissions process. Our required general education courses ensure students are college-ready. As a result, no standardized exams, including the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills), are required for undergraduate admission.

Application Deadlines

Fall Admission - BSN, LPN-BSN

  • Application opens November 1st
  • Application Deadline March 1st
  • Decision Notification week of April 15th. 

 Fall Admission- RN-BSN 

  • Application opens November 1st
  • Application Deadline April 1st
  • Decision Notification week of May 15

Spring Admission- BSN, LPN-BSN

  • Application opens May 1st
  • Application deadline September 1st.
  • Decision Notification week of October 15th. 

Orientation Requirements

All admitted undergraduate students (excluding RN to BSN) are required to attend:

  • A mandatory nursing program orientation on the second Thursday of June
  • A mandatory one-day nursing program onboarding session in August, before the semester begins

Admissions Checklist