University of San Francisco Master's Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - 2026

[maddyg415]

Starting a forum for folks applying to USF's MSN program for Spring 2026 start, San Francisco campus.

It would be great to hear from current students in this program about their experience, advice, and honest review of the program, and from any recent graduates of USF's MSN program about their job search/prospects. 

Any input from current/recent students and questions that other prospective students have would be great to hear!

 

A bit about me - I'm applying to nursing school ~10 years after getting a non-nursing Bachelor's, with work experience primarily in clinical research, public health research, and a Masters in Public Health. I intend to get an NP certification after getting bedside experience for a few years. I grew up and live in San Francisco, and want to work here, so I want to go to school here (ideally USF or SFSU). 

[xjyy]

just submitted, super nervous

[Hailey Rose Barneich]

Anybody heard anything yet?

[maddyg415]

@Hailey Rose Barneich I think we will be hearing mid to late-November! Best of luck

[Rose Gamble]

I just got accepted!! WOOHOOO

[maddyg415]

@Rose Gamble Same here 🙂 

[xjyy]

maddyg415 said:

@Rose Gamble Same here 🙂 

Did you guys apply to the OC or SF campus?

[Rose Gamble]

@xjyy SF

maddyg415 said:

@Rose Gamble Same here 🙂 

Yay! Congratulations! Are you going to accept? It is so expensive 😳

[maddyg415]

Rose Gamble said:

@xjyy SF

Yay! Congratulations! Are you going to accept? It is so expensive 😳

I am

[Carol Wu]

How did you guys hear? I've checked my email and nursingCAS and don't see anything.

[nurselasagne]

@Carol Wu I found out at 5 PM today that I was waitlisted. I'll take that as a W for now.

[Hailey Barneich]

I was also waitlisted. If anyone decides to decline their acceptance please let us know! I need some hope as this was my dream program. :(