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.


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.
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Admission Criteria
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Gen-Ed Requirements
A full list of pre-requisites
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Nursing Preparatory Program
Teen health care exploration program
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
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
- Review undergraduate and graduate Admissions Criteria.
- Review undergraduate General Education Requirements.
- Submit official transcripts from all previously and currently attended colleges and universities.
- Complete an online application.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)