The College of Saint Scholastica

Program Length & Format

• Three consecutive semesters, 12 months total
• Hybrid delivery: online coursework and synchronous webinars combined with in-person labs and clinicals
• Nursing major credits: 45 total (41 nursing credits plus a 4-credit Theology and Religious Studies course)
• Campus options: Duluth or St. Cloud (lab and clinical in-person days determined by campus)

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing field from an accredited college or university
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NA-R) registration or course completion
• Cumulative GPA minimum 3.0 for admission consideration

Prerequisites

• Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3–4 credits)
• Human Anatomy and Physiology (A&P I and II OR Anatomy + Physiology) totaling 6–8 credits; A&P I and II must be taken at the same institution
• General Chemistry (no lab) (3–4 credits) and Microbiology (no lab) (3–4 credits)
• Nutrition (minimum 2 credits)
• Pathopharmacology requirement: either a single pathopharmacology course (minimum 3 credits) OR pathophysiology plus pharmacology (3–4 credits total)
• All prerequisites must be completed prior to program start; recommended to have four prerequisites completed at application with three being science courses

Deadlines

• All applications open August 10 each year
• Duluth and St. Cloud September start: priority deadline March 15; rolling admissions until final deadline July 10
• Duluth and St. Cloud January start: priority deadline July 15; rolling admissions until final deadline October 25
• St. Cloud May start: priority deadline November 15; rolling admissions until final deadline March 7

Application

• Applications must be submitted through the institution's online application system (application portal name not specified in source)
• Transcripts for all prerequisite and prior baccalaureate coursework must be received by the College before program start
• CLEP credit accepted for prerequisite courses when CLEP exam exists

Selection Process

• Priority consideration given to applicants with a greater number of prerequisite courses completed at the time of application
• Rolling admissions following priority deadlines until final deadlines or seats are filled
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Accepted Students (post-offer requirements)

• Submit $750 non-refundable deposit with Decision Response Form
• Complete and pass caregiver and criminal background checks (required by clinical agencies)
• Submit current CPR certificate (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or equivalent)
• Provide CNA/NA-R registration documentation
• Complete required online orientation module (sent approximately one month before program start)

Immunization Requirements

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): two doses or positive titers
• Tdap: tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis vaccine
• Varicella: positive titer or two vaccine doses
• Tuberculosis: two-step negative Mantoux skin test (both tests negative)
• Hepatitis B: three-dose series or positive titer
• Influenza vaccination

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical settings include acute care, ambulatory care, and rural sites; placements supervised by St. Scholastica faculty or RN preceptors
• Duluth clinical sites include Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital plus other regional facilities; St. Cloud sites include CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital and agencies in the Twin Cities area
• Office of Educational Experiences secures clinical placements; students responsible for transportation, lodging, meals, and parking; some rotations may require overnight travel
• Simulation labs use low-, medium-, and high-fidelity manikins and standardized patients; lab days scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at both locations
• Credit-hour to clock-hour conversions: theory = 1 hour per credit; laboratory = 2 hours per credit; clinical = 3 hours per credit

Program Requirements and Degree

• Major credits required: 45
• Major residency credits: 16
• Minimum grade requirement for program courses: C (with specific grade requirements for certain prerequisites)
• Institutional degree requirements: total credits 120; upper-division credits 40; minimum institutional GPA 2.0

Credit Transfer

• CLEP credit accepted for prerequisite courses if CLEP exam is available
• Major residency requirement: 16 residency credits

Cost & Fees

• Tuition: $14,784 per semester (2025–26 academic year)
• Estimated additional program costs: approximately $4,200 (examples: NCLEX preparation subscription, examination security software, clinical compliance subscription, skills/simulation supplies)
• Deposit requirement for accepted students: $750 non-refundable
• Tuition rates and additional costs are subject to change; total program cost may vary based on transfer credits

Contacts

• Morgan Madden, Admissions Counselor — 218-723-6230
• Main campus address: 1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811, United States