Requirements for admission to the M.S.N. program:
- The online application for admission is available here, or contact the Center for Adult and Graduate Studies for a paper application.
- Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited undergraduate nursing program with a grade point average of 3.0 or greater (4.0 scale). Students with a GPA of less that 3.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Undergraduate curriculum must include three semester hours in statistics, research and physical assessment.
- Applicants must have a current R.N. license to practice in the state of Illinois.
- Three letters of recommendation.* Form available here.
- Submit a 750- to 1,000-word essay describing why you wish to pursue a graduate nursing degree.* Essay questions and guidelines available here.
- Official and sealed transcripts for all prior college and university credit.
- A current Curriculum Vita or detailed resume.*
Applicants will be interviewed by the School of Nursing Review Committee when all admission materials are received. Applicants will be notified of the admission decision by Aurora University and the School of Nursing in writing.
Upon admission to the M.S.N. program, students will need to provide documentation to the School of Nursing for the following: current CPR certification, health physical, and proof of immunizations, criminal background check, drug screen, liability insurance and health insurance.
Students are expected to have a basic computer knowledge, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
At the discretion of the School of Nursing, a maximum of six semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred from another institution. Credit must be transferred in at the prior to enrollment in the M.S.N.
* The essay and may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed. All transcripts must be official, sealed and mailed. Recommendation letters may be mailed or faxed directly from the person writing the recommendation.
