Admission Requirements and Application Procedures for the Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing
The minimum requirement for admission to the Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing is a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
No specific major is required.
There are no prerequisite courses for the Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing program, but applicants are highly encouraged to have undergraduate courses in statistics, anatomy & physiology, and the biological sciences prior to applying.
The following materials are required
- Submission of the application form and the $65 application fee.
- An admission essay. An outline for this is furnished by the Office of Admissions.
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges, universities, and professional schools.
- An official transcript of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores are also required for applicants whose first language is other than English. See below for additional information on the GREs and TOEFL.
- Three references, on forms furnished by the Office of Admissions.
- A resume or curriculum vitae
The Bulletin and application materials can be found in the Admissions section.
Following initial review of written credentials, qualified applicants are asked to come to the School for an interview. When distance presents a hardship, candidates are encouraged to work through the Office of Admissions to make alternate arrangements.
Written credentials are submitted and reviewed prior to the fall of anticipated enrollment according to the deadlines and time frames noted.
For Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing applicants, the deadline for submitting required materials is November 1.
Rolling admissions is not available for this program and late applications will not be considered for the upcoming fall term. Notification of action on applications is mailed by late February.
For Registered Nurse applicants, the primary application deadline is November 1. Rolling admissions is available through the spring, but it is to the applicant's advantage to complete the application process by the November 1st deadline.
Admission to any specialty may close for subsequent cycles once available positions are filled; however, the Admissions Committee continues to develop an alternate pool in the event places become available at a later time.
Graduate Record Examinations
All applicants for admission are required to take the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). Those who have already taken the test must submit transcripts of their scores with their applications. Scores that are five or more years old are not acceptable. Those who have not taken the test should arrange to do so before forwarding an application for admission to the School.
International students are required to take the General GRE. Computer-based testing has replaced paper format and can be scheduled year-round. It takes two weeks from the date of administration for the official transcript of GRE scores to reach the School. Prompt arrangements for taking this examination should be made in order to meet the application deadlines.
Examinations are scheduled at specific times in centers located throughout the United States. Information about the examination may be obtained by contacting Graduate Record Examinations, Educational Testing Service, PO Box 6000, Princeton NJ 08541-6000, or by calling 609.771.7670. The Web site address is www.gre.org.
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Applicants whose first language is other than English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as one of the admission requirements. This test is given at various centers throughout the world. Arrangements to take this test must be made by contacting TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, PO Box 6155, Princeton NJ 08541-6155, U.S.A.; by visiting the Web site at www.toefl.org; or by telephoning 609.921.9000.
International English Language Testing System
The IELTS may be used by international students if the TOEFL is not available in your country/region. Arrangements to take this test can be made by visiting the web site at www.ielts.org
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Examination
Prior to enrolling in the School, graduates of foreign schools of nursing must pass the CGFNS examination as well as the NCLEX-RN examination in order to become a registered nurse (R.N.) in the United States. Several states, however, do not require successful completion of the CGFNS examination in order to sit the NCLEX-RN. Information on the CGFNS examination can be obtained from either the United States Embassy or the nurses' association in the foreign country of residence.
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