Admissions Requirements
Requirements for Admission to Graduate Program
- A completed application form
- The $50 application fee
- An official transcript indicating a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an NLNAC accredited baccalaureate-granting institution. This document should be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions from the originating institution.
- An official transcript from all institutions attended. This document should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions. (A student may transfer up to six graduate hours from another institution upon the recommendation of the Graduate Admissions and Progression Committee.)
- Proof of a current RN license from the student's state of residence and/or practice. A Tennessee RN license is required for clinical experiences in Tennessee.
- Official scores for the Graduate Record Examination taken within the last five years. Scores should be sent to the Office of Admissions.
- The applicant must have at least a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for full admission.
- Two references are required. One should be from a faculty member who is familiar with the applicant's undergraduate nursing work, and one should be from a current nursing supervisor. Both letters should be on company letterhead and should be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions.
- Applicant's interview with faculty.
- Narrative statement of 1-2 pages in length describing the applicant's education goals and career goals. Additional writing samples may be requested.
To download the graduate application, please visit the Graduate Admissions website.
