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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Admission

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MSN Program

Take your next step toward your MSN.

Ready to take nursing to the next level and prepare for a career in healthcare leadership? Applying to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at UW-Green Bay is your next step—and this page will help you rise with confidence.

UWGB MPA student Gage Beck works on a laptop in the Union.

Choose Your Start Term

Because UW-Green Bay is transitioning to a new graduate application system, your application process depends on the term you plan to start. Choose your entry term below to find the right path forward. Application fees are non-refundable. 

Fall 2026 Application

If you plan to begin the MSN program in Fall 2026, you’ll apply using the Universities of Wisconsin application.

  • Applications close: Late August 2026
  • Classes Begin: September 2, 2026

Apply for Fall 2026

Spring 2027 Application

If you plan to start in Spring 2027 or any future term, you’ll apply through GradCas, UW-Green Bay’s new graduate application system.

  • Applications open: April 20, 2026
  • Classes Begin: January 25, 2027

Apply for Spring 2027

Admission Requirements

To apply to the Master of Science in Nursing program, you must meet the minimum requirements below.

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by a professional nursing organization (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [CCNE]).
  • A minimum of 3.0 GPA in your BSN (grade point average) based on a 4.0 scale.
  • A C grade or better in a college level inferential statistics course within the past 10 years. (An inferential statistics course is available online from UW-Green Bay for potential applicants.)

If you show strong potential but don't meet the minimum GPA every requirement, you may still be considered for provisional admission. Your academic background and professional experience are reviewed as part of the admission decision. Entrance exams (e.g. GRE, MAT) aren't required.

International Students

This program is 100% online. International students are welcome to apply and enroll. However, you are unable to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa based on enrollment in the program. In addition to the application materials, you will need to provide further documentation.

International Requirements

Advisor Nicole Micolichek

We are here to Help

Need help figuring out your application? Reach out to Nicole Micolichek, our Academic Advisor. 

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