Earn your MSN in as few as 24 months
Designed to be flexible for working nurses, this efficient degree plan features undergraduate coursework provided by the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) and graduate coursework from the University of Southern Maine (USM). Select a concentration in Nursing Administration & Leadership or in Nursing Education.
E-tuition
All students receive our e-tuition rate. This accelerated online program does not charge Mandatory Fees. See cost details
Credit hours
60 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours.
Financial aid
Over 150 graduate assistantships available with stipend & tuition assistance, plus scholarship, fellowship & research opportunities. Explore aid
Admissions
6 entry terms per year. No GRE required. View application process & deadlines
Program highlights
Admission information: Nursing — Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Online
Our RN to MS — Nursing Administration and Leadership and RN to MS — Nursing Education programs are offered in partnership with the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK).
Application deadlines & program start dates
Choose from 6 start dates per year.
Session | Application deadline | Program start date |
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Fall 2024 term: Session 1 | August 15, 2024 | September 3, 2024 |
Fall 2024 term: Session 2 | October 9, 2024 | October 28, 2024 |
Spring 2025 term: Session 1 | January 2, 2025 | January 21, 2025 |
Spring 2025 term: Session 2 | March 5, 2025 | March 24, 2025 |
Summer 2025 term: Session 1 | April 30, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
Summer 2025 term: Session 2 | June 18, 2025 | July 1, 2025 |
International student instructions
English proficiency test scores
Where to send application materials
Learn more about our online RN to MSN program
Dedicated faculty
Our faculty are active in research and policy issues at the state and national level, are board members of state and national nursing associations, and frequently publish in leading nursing journals.
Graduate student support
Our Office of Graduate Studies connects you with opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and graduate assistantships. They also foster our graduate student community through Peer Mentorship and the Graduate Student Board.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships offer financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. We encourage students in graduate degree programs to apply for scholarship opportunities.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Connect with us
Our monthly Graduate Information Sessions are an excellent way to learn more about the benefits of our program, as well as our admissions and financial process.
Our graduate admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services.
Request information
Select a program concentration from the Area of Academic Interest field below.