Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2023

[Mbldnursing]

Hi everyone. I wanted to start a discussion about the ABSN Samuel Merritt program for Fall 2023. I have applied to the Sacramento campus and hoping to get accepted. has anyone else applied? or be in the program I would love to hear more about it. 

[Shee Vang]

I believe they haven't release dates for San Mateo cohort yet

[fw-futurenurse-11]

xmlvgp said:

Hi guys! Just wanted to update that I got a provisional offer for admission for Fall '23 cohort in San Mateo. Still would need to attend orientation to maintain my status. But if no seat is open, I'll be guaranteed for Spring '24! 

Congrats! do you know any info on when that orientation would be?

[Chocolatecake112]

Anyone that applied to Sac cohort heard anything back yet?

[Bubbles7]

@Chocolatecake112

yes I got an email on 6/22, orientation was this past Thursday and Friday

[Chocolatecake112]

Bubbles7 said:

@Chocolatecake112

yes I got an email on 6/22, orientation was this past Thursday and Friday

Is that for Spring 2024?

[SFBayAreaLVN]

Does anybody know how the evaluation of transcripts goes?  I know I will not get any credit for my LVN education. I am thinking about applying for Summer 2024 but I'm scared of the cost of the program.  Do they take FAFSA or is it all private loans?  Any information about your experience as a student is helpful

[summersquash]

Chocolatecake112 said:

Is that for Spring 2024?

fall 2023

SFBayAreaLVN said:

Does anybody know how the evaluation of transcripts goes?  I know I will not get any credit for my LVN education. I am thinking about applying for Summer 2024 but I'm scared of the cost of the program.  Do they take FAFSA or is it all private loans?  Any information about your experience as a student is helpful

it depends on how much you've taken out in federal loans already. most qualify for ~20k through FAFSA, the rest is private or scholarships. 

[Geline]

SFBayAreaLVN said:

Does anybody know how the evaluation of transcripts goes?  I know I will not get any credit for my LVN education. I am thinking about applying for Summer 2024 but I'm scared of the cost of the program.  Do they take FAFSA or is it all private loans?  Any information about your experience as a student is helpful

You can see the pre-requisites and other requirements you need to get into the program on their website here: https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/college-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-science-nursing

If you're worried about cost, I think you should look into LVN to RN bridge programs because it can be a lot cheaper. If you want to pursue a BSN in the future, you can try to find an employer who can help you pay for your education. This route is a little longer, but can save you a lot of money in the long run. Just explore all your options and choose the one that works best for you :)

[Futurenurse39]

hi guys! I was offered provisional admission for san mateo on Friday and accepted:) I emailed the advisor back however I didn't receive a reply back from him to confirm, did you guys receive anything back from SMU after accepting the provisional offer? 

[xmlvgp]

Futurenurse39 said:

hi guys! I was offered provisional admission for san mateo on Friday and accepted:) I emailed the advisor back however I didn't receive a reply back from him to confirm, did you guys receive anything back from SMU after accepting the provisional offer? 

No, not yet. He mentions that the new student orientations would start beginning of October, so I'm assuming we'd receive the zoom link then other than accepting the offer! 

[Guest1041882]

Futurenurse39 said:

hi guys! I was offered provisional admission for san mateo on Friday and accepted:) I emailed the advisor back however I didn't receive a reply back from him to confirm, did you guys receive anything back from SMU after accepting the provisional offer? 

Hi! I didn't receive a reply back from him when I accepted but I emailed him last week to find out my place on the waitlist & he responded pretty fast.

[Guest1041882]

@Bubbles7 How was orientation?