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General Graduate Admission Requirements
Application Threshold
Complete application packet required before review
Core Requirements
- Resume
- Goal statement
- 3 recommendations
- Official transcripts
- Interview
Compliance Requirements
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
- Health insurance
Admissions Notes
- Rolling admission until cohort fills
- Committee may admit students on probation if potential is demonstrated
- Application materials valid for 2 years
GPA and Decision Quick Reference
| Program |
Minimum GPA |
| MSN / BSN-DNP |
2.8 |
| RN-DNP |
2.8 |
| Post-Master’s |
3.0 (graduate GPA) |
| PM-DNP |
3.0 (graduate GPA) |
BSN – DNP
Degree Requirement
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution.
Licensure
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the U.S.
Minimum Coursework
- Completion of BSN-level nursing education prior to enrollment
- Application may be submitted prior to NCLEX completion, but NCLEX must be passed before starting graduate coursework
GPA Requirements
Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.8 (on 4.0 scale)
Transfer Credit
Only courses with a grade of B or higher are transferable .
Additional Requirements
- Resume
- Professional goal statement
- 3 professional letters of recommendation (graduate-prepared; faculty preferred
- Interview required
Time Limit
No specific course expiration stated (program discretion)
Post Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Degree Requirement
Master’s degree in nursing (or related field for leadership track)
Licensure AND Certification
- Current RN license
- National certification required for APRN-prepared applicants
Minimum Coursework
- Graduate-level coursework reviewed for equivalency
- Gap analysis performed for:
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- Physical Assessment
GPA Requirements
Minimum graduate GPA: 3.0
Transfer Credit / Clinical Hours
Up to 500 practicum hours may transfer based on prior preparation
Additional Requirements
- Resume
- Professional goals statement
- 3 recommendations
- Interview
Time Limit
- Determined via individualized transcript review