Admission Requirements and How to Apply

Master of Science in Nursing

To be admitted into the program you must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School as well as:

• Be a graduate of a National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or American Association of Colleges of Nursing (CCNE). Registered nurses holding baccalaureate degrees in another field who demonstrate successful completion of an upper-division major in nursing may qualify.
• Have earned an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale or 3.0 upper-division GPA in the baccalaureate program.
• Have earned a grade of C or better in at least two quarter or semester hours in an undergraduate research course.
• Have had a physical assessment course (required for clinical majors).
• Hold a unencumbered license as a registered nurse in state of practice.
• Show evidence of training in standard precautions.
• Have health clearance.
• Clear criminal background checks.
• Have a minimum of one year clinical experience before enrolling in clinical courses for new graduates.
• Have recent clinical experiences (three of past five years) before enrolling in clinical courses for experienced nurses.

Please see the School of Nursing for more information.

Next Steps

• Once you submit all of your application materials and if you are accepted into your program, you will be sent information about how to register for courses.
• You will also be sent information about paying for your courses.