
Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing lists the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, or MSCHE, as its institutional accreditor. Institutional accreditation evaluates the school as a whole; nursing-program accreditation is a separate question that applicants should check for their specific degree.
Accreditation matters because institutional eligibility is one condition associated with participation in federal student aid programs. It can also matter when another college reviews transfer credits, although an accredited school's credits are not automatically accepted elsewhere. Nursing applicants should additionally confirm the current programmatic accreditation and New York State approval of the exact pathway they intend to enter. Those distinctions are especially important for a prelicensure student: eligibility for the NCLEX-RN and a nursing license depends on applicable state requirements, not simply on the school's institutional accreditation.
Admission to Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing is not open admission, and requirements depend on the nursing pathway. A prospective prelicensure student should expect a program application, educational records, and a review of college-level prerequisite coursework rather than assume that a high school record alone is sufficient.
Applicants should establish which category fits them before assembling materials: someone seeking an initial nursing credential has different eligibility requirements from an already licensed RN seeking a bachelor's degree. A high school diploma or recognized equivalent may be relevant, while college transcripts document completed prerequisites and prior degrees. Nursing programs may also impose health, immunization, background-check, and clinical-clearance requirements after admission; these are distinct from academic admission criteria.
One reported first-year admissions measure says all enrolled students in its measured group submitted SAT scores, but it does not establish a current SAT requirement. The school's published instructions for the intended entry term should control decisions about test scores, minimum grades, recommendations, essays, and deadlines. Applicants educated outside the United States should check the applicable transcript-evaluation and English-language requirements for their program.
Applicants should check the current program application for Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing's fee before submitting it. No single fee amount should be assumed to apply across every nursing pathway or application cycle.
An application fee is separate from any enrollment deposit, tuition payment, or later clinical-compliance expense. If paying the fee is a hardship, applicants should ask admissions whether their application route permits a waiver, what documentation is needed, and whether approval must occur before submission. That sequence matters because a fee already paid may not be refundable.
Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing does not identify an on-campus Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit in its institutional information. Students should not assume that enrollment at the nursing school provides access to an ROTC class or scholarship through another New York college.
Someone considering both nursing and a commission should ask the relevant ROTC host program whether it accepts cross-enrolled Mount Sinai Phillips students and whether the nursing program's class and clinical schedule is compatible. ROTC scholarships and participation can involve separate eligibility rules, selection processes, and postgraduation service obligations.
Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing generally accepts eligible transfer credit from accredited institutions and allows transfer applicants to enter in the fall. Acceptance to a nursing program and acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions.
Applicants should submit official transcripts from every college attended and compare completed courses with the current program's prerequisite and nursing-course requirements. The school reports that it accepts Advanced Placement credit, CLEP subject examinations, and American Council on Education credit recommendations, but eligibility can depend on the subject, score, course equivalency, and degree requirements. It does not report accepting credit for life experience or dual credit as a general policy.
For an accurate enrollment plan, request an official course-by-course evaluation before relying on previously earned credits. In particular, ask whether science courses have recency limits, whether laboratory work is required, and how many credits must be completed at Mount Sinai Phillips. A prior college's decision to award credit does not obligate the nursing school to apply that credit to a specific requirement.
Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing does not present study abroad as a standard component of its nursing pathways. Students should not assume that an overseas semester can replace required courses or supervised clinical work.
Nursing curricula are closely sequenced, and clinical experiences must satisfy program and licensing requirements. Anyone considering an outside international program should obtain written academic approval beforehand and ask whether its credits would count toward graduation, affect the planned completion date, or qualify for financial aid. A personal international experience is different from a school-operated study-abroad program.
Regular application deadline
April 1Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoPercent of students submitting SAT scores
100%High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
YesComputer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution
NoOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
YesOff-campus study
YesWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
FallData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.