Samuel Merritt University (Oakland) ELMSN-CM Fall 2025

[jianying wang]

Hello all! I Just submitted my application for Samuel Merritt University ELMSN-CM Program and wanted to open up a space for us to share regarding our applications & the acceptance process. 

* I don't know if the program is rolling admission or not, so I was submitting it so early. Has someone submitted it already? 

[AM1234]

bowie510 said:

oh my goodness! Now I'm kind of concerned because mine took about 45 minutes 😕 

I think it just depends on who you got. My interview was very relaxed like a conversation about myself and why CM. After I asked a few questions and was given very thorough answers. I wanted to ask more but I had to stop or else it would have gone longer. I had only planned for an hour of my time. I was late picking up my kiddo from school LOL. 

[gracei]

I wouldn't worry about the time too much. They seem to have a holistic approach. I retook some classes so I spent extra time explaining that 

[RN CM to be, CNA]

Hi 

My interview too about 45 mins and the person asked questions about my background , did I hold a supervisor type role and I do as a special education teacher and I have paraeducators . My GPA was good for my BA and I had taken my science classes many years ago and retake two of them and explained why and she seemed OK with m y responses.Best of luck to us all.

[jianying wang]

OMG! My interview was about 25-30 mins.. I have been nervous for the result....

[gracei]

Does anyone have access to the portal? I have been refreshing it so often. 

[gracei]

I just got an email to set up my Okta account. What is this? 

[bowie510]

gracei said:

I just got an email to set up my Okta account. What is this? 

I didn't get that email! But I think it might be the portal for students? Did anyone else get the email?

[jianying wang]

gracei said:

I just got an email to set up my Okta account. What is this? 

I just checked! I didn't receive it. Does it mean you got acceptance already?

[gracei]

I haven't gotten an acceptance but I made my Okta account and it's where we pay our balances. It also gives me access to my Samuel Merritt email so my hoping it's good news.

[catluvr62]

Hey guys! I had the okta portal set up already for the ABSN program, just checked it and it said I got admitted! Hooray! 

[gracei]

Where does it say you were admitted? 

[jianying wang]

catluvr62 said:

Hey guys! I had the okta portal set up already for the ABSN program, just checked it and it said I got admitted! Hooray! 

Woah! Congratulations!