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Admission Requirements

Admission to any of the American Sentinel University degree programs requires the following:

  • Application
  • A resume, curriculum vitae, or list of professional accomplishments.
  • An official transcript forwarded from all institutions that document your previous academic work.
  • If your first language is not English and you do not have an undergraduate degree from an institution where all courses were taught in English (one of the following is required):
    • a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 600 (written version) or 215 (computer version)
    • an IELTS (International English Language Test) minimum overall band of 5 for undergraduate and 6.5 for graduate programs or verified earned certification in an English proficiency program.
    • SAT verbal exam scores of 500 or higher.
    • ACT English exam scores of 19 to 20 or higher.
  • Application fee. Depending on the program, the application fee is paid at the time the application is submitted or included in the first program payment made following acceptance into the program.

In addition, the individual degree programs have the following admissions requirements:

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Associate of Science Programs

  • Evidence of graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of the General Education Development (GED) requirement in the form of official transcripts or GED certificate. Official transcripts of high school graduation or GED certification must be sent directly to American Sentinel University by the granting institution(s). Students wishing to enroll in an associate's degree program must have received a minimum GPA of 2.00 in their high school studies.
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Bachelor of Science Programs

  • Evidence of graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of the General Education Development (GED) requirement in the form of official transcripts or GED certificate. Official transcripts of high school graduation or GED certification must be sent directly to American Sentinel University by the granting institution(s). Students wishing to enroll in a bachelor's degree program must have received a minimum GPA of 2.00 in their high school studies.
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RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

  • Students wishing to enroll in the Bachelor of Science, Nursing program must possess an RN with credentials from a hospital school of nursing or an Associate Degree from a community college.
  • The Colorado Articulation Model is a statewide agreement which permits registered nurses who are graduates of community colleges and diploma programs to enter the BSN Completion option without taking tests to verify prior knowledge. Students will be awarded 33 semester hours based on their current RN license, allowing them to take just 30 more credits to complete the program.
  • RNs who graduated within the last 3 years are eligible to enroll with no work experience or testing required. RNs enrolling after more than 3 years from graduation need to have 1,000 hrs of nursing work experience or complete an RN Refresher Course before enrolling.
  • Nurses educated outside the US and who are eligible to practice as registered nurses in the United States will need to be certified by CGFNS and pass the NCLEX-RN® licensure examination before being considered for admission to the program.
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Master of Science Programs (except Nursing)

  • Two references from current or past senior managers.
  • A goal statement that states the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your studies at American Sentinel University. The Admissions Committee evaluates goals statements as part of the application process.
  • At least 5 years of progressively increasing work responsibility for the MBA program.
  • Original transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, sent directly to American Sentinel University from the institution. Students wishing to enroll in a graduate program must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.67 from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • American Sentinel University is a GMAT-using school, but GMATs or GREs are not required for admission to American Sentinel University.
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Master of Science in Nursing Program

  • At least 5 years of full-time work experience in a nursing discipline.
  • Two references from current or past senior managers.
  • A goal statement that states the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your studies at American Sentinel University. The Admissions Committee evaluates goals statements as part of the application process.
  • Original transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, sent directly to American Sentinel University from the institution. Students wishing to enroll in a graduate program must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.67 from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • In addition, it is highly recommended that you be a licensed RN.

American Sentinel University admits students of any race, color, sex, religion or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of American Sentinel University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies and admissions procedure.