Master of Science in Nursing - Application Process
The MSN Program Admission application and the supporting documents should be submitted as one packet to the Office of Admission. Only completed applications will be considered for admission.
Admission Requirements - Master of Science in Nursing Program
- Complete School of Graduate Studies and Research Application
- Three letters of reference (forms provided in the Graduate Application)
- Official report of GRE or MAT
- Brief professional resume
- Official transcripts from all previous academic work
- Copy of North Carolina or Compact State Nursing License
- A baccalaureate degree with an upper division in nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body
- A grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or greater
- Undergraduate courses in statistics, research, and health assessment with a grade of C or higher. The health assessment course must have been completed within the last 5 years of the program start date.
- One year full-time clinical nursing experience
- Complete an Admission essay on campus
The requirement for a least one year of clinical experience as a registered nurse will be waived for graduates of the WSSU Honor's Program.
International applications must submit an official TOEFL score report with a minimum score of 550 for the paper-based test or 231 for the computer-based test. Transcripts from outside the United States must be evaluated by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc (ECE).
Admission Requirements - Post-Master's Certificate Program
- Master's degree in Nursing
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or better
- Current North Carolina nursing license or compact agreement
- Official transcript of all baccalaureate and master's level work in nursing
- Brief resume or curriculum vita
- Current work experience as a registered nurse
Students with provisional admission must earn a grade of "B" or better in the first nine hours of course work and may take no more than 6 credit hours per semester for the first nine hours of course work.
International applications must submit an official TOEFL score report with a minimum score of 550 for the paper-based test or 231 for the computer-based test. Transcripts from outside the United States must be evaluated by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc (ECE).
