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Applying into a Graduate Degree Program

This program's priority deadlines are:

• March 1 for Summer and Fall admission
• December 30 for Spring admission

Applications received after the deadline, if there are openings, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• An application
• An application fee ($50)
• A statement of purpose
• Two letters of recommendation
• A resume
• Official transcripts
  • International Students: International transcripts demonstrating completion of a degree require a credential evaluation from a NACES agency such as:
    • CED: Center for Educational Documentation, Inc.
    • ECE: Educational Credential Evaluators®
    • WES: World Education Services
• Official test scores
  • GRE not required
  • If English is NOT the national language in your home country, please submit one of the following English proficiency tests:
    • TOEFL: minimum acceptable score is 79
    • IELTS: minimum acceptable score is 6.5
    • Duolingo: minimum acceptable score is 115
    • ASC English: minimum acceptable level is 6
    • PTE: minimum acceptable score is 53

Admission Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing with a minimum 3.000 GPA (3.300 GPA preferred) from an accredited institution
• National certification as an APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) or board eligible for APRN certification or current RN license
• 500 master's or post-master's practicum hours
• Applicants who are not APRNs must provide evidence of practice hour equivalents from their master's program
• Virtual interview with nursing faculty

Additional Information

Information for Out-of-State Students

International students are not able to complete this program online. F1 student visas are not issued for this program.

Official transcripts can be sent to us directly from your previous institution either electronically or mailed to:

We cannot accept previously opened transcripts, photocopies, PDF email attachments or faxed transcripts.