Admission Requirements

Certificate Admission Requirements

Graduate (Master of Science in Nursing) Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Admission Process

The process for applying for one of the undergraduate program at Methodist College is as follows:

1. Submission of a complete application for admission and application fee;
2. Submission of official transcripts (see Transcript Requirements section below);
3. Submission of official SAT score (school code 1503) or ACT scores (school code 1078) *not required for students who have earned 30 or more college-level credits;
4. Proof of graduation from a state-approved high school program (Diploma or GED Certificate) *not required for students who have earned a college degree (associate's or higher);
5. Students who are home schooled or from a school that is not accredited by the Illinois Board of Higher Education will be required to submit transcripts from the organization/program through which they obtained their materials for home schooling.

Nursing CAS

Applicants can also submit applications through NursingCAS (nursing baccalaureate and graduate programs).

1. Individuals completing their applications through Nursing CAS need to complete the application per the NursingCAS instructions.
2. If updates or materials are sent to NursingCAS subsequent to the initial submission of the application, please email the Methodist College admissions department.

Transcript Requirements

Based on their educational history, students have different requirements in regards to what official transcripts are needed to complete an admissions application. Official transcripts are defined as being delivered via a secure electronic provider (such as Parchment) or in a sealed envelope from the educational institution. A transcript turned in by a student is only considered official if it is still in the sealed envelope provided by the educational institution.

1. Students who have earned less than 30 college-level credit hours must submit:
   • Official transcripts from all high school programs attended
   • Official transcripts from all colleges attended
   • An official copy of an ACT or SAT score (either via their official high school transcript or an official ACT/SAT transcript)
2. Students who have earned 30 or more college-level credit hours, but haven't yet earned a college degree (associate's or higher) must submit:
   • Proof of graduation from a high school program (this can be unofficial OR official)
   • Official transcripts from all colleges attended
3. Students who have earned a college degree (associate or higher) must submit official transcripts from all colleges attended

Undergraduate Admission Criteria

Methodist College conducts a holistic assessment of each student's academic portfolio. The following criteria are used in assessment of admission status:

1. High school grade point average minimum of 2.5 (on a 4.0 point scale)*
2. Minimum ACT score of 19 or SAT score of 980
3. Students who have earned college credit must have a GPA of 2.0 or greater (on a 4.0 scale)*
4. Demonstrated readiness or ability to successfully complete college level coursework as demonstrated through high school grade point average, college grade point average, and SAT/ACT scores.

* Higher GPA may be required for some programs. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing -- Accelerated and the Bachelor of Science in Medical and Life Sciences have a higher GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and the Bachelor of Science in Medical and Life Sciences has a higher SAT (composite of 1100) and ACT (minimum 22) test score requirement.  Please refer to department specific admission criteria in the Academic section of the Catalog.