Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing

The Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SDBS) program offers two options: the accelerated 15-month program, or the seven semester part-time option. To apply to either program, please submit your completed application here.

Application Deadline Dates and NursingCAS link:

2025-2026 Application Deadlines:

• Fall 2025: Sunday, June 1
• Spring 2026: Monday, September 1

Please Note: Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing will only review applications that have been verified by NursingCAS. Please be sure to monitor the status of your application on an ongoing basis by checking the "View My Notifications" and "Check Status" sections of NursingCAS, and following up appropriately to ensure that all admissions materials are submitted by the application deadline. 

• Questions about the NursingCAS application should be directed to NursingCAS Customer Service at 617-612-2880 or via email at support@nursingcas.myliaison.com.
• For questions about the admissions process and eligibility please email PSON@mountsinai.org.

Admissions Requirements

A) Bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing from a nationally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 25:

• Official transcript from each institution attended. Must be mailed from the issuing institution’s registrar's office directly to NursingCAS.
• Applicants are required to list all institutions attended on their application, even if a degree was not awarded.
• Applicants must input college-level course work, including courses currently in progress, from every institution previously attended.
• Applicants with international transcripts should have their transcripts evaluated by a NACES approved agency.
• Pre-requisites (minimum GPA of 3.0):
  • Chemistry with Lab - Four Credits (taken within last five years)*
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab- Four Credits (taken within last five years)*
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Labs - Four Credits (taken within last five years)*
  • Microbiology with Lab - Four Credits (taken within last five years)*
  • Nutrition - Three Credits (taken within last five years)*
  • Human Growth and Development - Three Credits
  • Ethics- Three Credits
  • General Psychology - Three Credits 
  • Statistics - Three Credits
• All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission with a grade of C or higher.
• Only one prerequisite course failure may be repeated (grade of C- or below).
• Applicants may be offered conditional admission while in the process of completing remaining prerequisite courses or degree requirements. However, all prerequisites and degree requirements must be completed prior to the start of the program.

* Science pre-requisite courses taken within the last six to eight years will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

B)  Two letters of recommendation: One from an academic source and one from a professional source.

C) Three short essay questions answered in 150 to 200 words each:

1. For Summer 2025/ Fall 2025/ Spring 2026:

1. 1. Detail challenges in today's U.S. health care system and how nurses can create a positive impact.
   2. What unique contribution will you make to the SDBS program, the Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing, and the nursing profession?
   3. One of the values of professional nursing practice is "respect for the inherent worth, dignity, and human rights of all individuals." Your patients may not share the same ethnicity, culture, or set of values as you. Describe a personal scenario you experienced that challenged your core values and explain how you responded.

D) Current Resume: Include patient care experience, work, leadership, volunteer experience, awards, professional organizations, and academic history.

Additional Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens: Submit copy of passport or permanent resident card (USCIS Form I - 551).

Note on Transfer Credits

Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing only accepts transfer credits for comparable Pathophysiology (three credits) and Pharmacology (three credits) courses. In order to transfer a course in Pathophysiology and/or Pharmacology, the student must have achieved a grade of C+ or above within the past five years from an accredited institution. All other courses (except prerequisites) must be taken at the Nursing School as a part of the residency requirement. 

Disclaimer
Admission is granted subject to passing of all conditions stated in the Acceptance Package. This includes a background clearance, a passing drug test, valid immunizations (including flu vaccination), and complete financial registration. The SDBSN program includes several clinical rotations, which require that students have a background report without any infractions. If a student's background report contains any infractions, regardless of how they were resolved or adjudicated, he/she will not have cleared the background check and the conditional admission will be withdrawn.

Please note that student admissions are conducted on a case-by-case basis and the Admissions Committee reserves the right to waive any requirement or request additional information from applicants.

The Office of Student Services will host a series of virtual Program Information Sessions on select days for term entry: Summer 2025/Fall 2025/ Spring 2026. 

Our presentation will cover a general overview of our academic programs, enhanced learning opportunities at Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing, criteria for admission, and the undergraduate application process. After completing the registration form for a specific information session, you will receive a confirmation email with more information from us.

Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing’s Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions Dates:

• Tuesday, April 8
• Tuesday, May 6

Register for the day you would like to join a session.

For any concerns or questions, please contact us at PSON@mountsinai.org or call 646-396-4422.

All Admitted Candidates Must Submit the Following Prior to Admission

• Successfully completed required health clearance
• Successfully ccompleted background investigation and drug screening (fee required)

Nondiscrimination Policy

Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, or carrier status or qualified handicap in any of its policies, procedures or practices. This non-discrimination policy covers admission and access to school programs and activities, including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and student employment. Inquiries regarding this policy should be addressed to Bernice Pass-Stern, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness, at bernice.pass-stern@mountsinai.org or by telephone at 646-396-4436.

Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing is committed to the elimination of architectural and other barriers that prevent any qualified person from attending. The Nursing School will provide reasonable accommodations in the form of auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities. The Nursing School will determine on a case-by-case and course-by-course basis whether a need exists, based on documentation, and what accommodation(s) is appropriate. Any individual with an inquiry or complaint related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact Bernice Pass-Stern, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness, and 504/ADA and Title IX Compliance Coordinator in the Office of Student Services, at bernice.pass-stern@mountsinai.org or by telephone at 646-396-4436.

International Students

The Nursing School does not enroll international students.

Policy Changes

Students are expected to be familiar with all policies, requirements, and regulations of the Nursing School as stated in its most current Nursing School Catalog and Handbook. The Nursing School reserves the right to change, without prior notice, any statements concerning tuition, fees, charges, academic regulations and requirements, course cancellations, curricula, or credits. Such modifications may apply to enrolled and prospective students alike.

Detailed information regarding the Nursing School's Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Policy, and Sexual Discrimination Policy, may be found in the Nursing School's Student Handbook.