BSN or MSN from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN, formerly NLNAC/National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) accredited nursing program
GPA - 3.25 cumulative in BSN or MSN
Undergraduate degree from an international university outside the U.S. or English is second language submit appropriate TOFEL scores (policy established by the Graduate School)
Three professional references
Written goal statement
Resume highlighting past education, relevant clinical experience, scholarly endeavors and professional service (BSN to DNP students must document one year of full time experience as a registered nurse prior to enrolling in a clinical course)
Professional license
MSN - current and unencumbered RN and APN license (if applicable) in the state residence in which clinical experiences will be completed.
BSN - current and unencumbered RN license in Kentucky or compact state
Submit transcripts reflecting all undergraduate and/or post-baccalaureate study. An official course-by-course transcript in English from educational institutions where any degree(s) were earned (both domestic or international) is required. Official transcripts will not be accepted from the student and must be sent directly from the issuing institution. Unofficial transcripts from institutions where credit (but no degree) was earned are acceptable and may be supplied by the student. WKU transcripts are on file and no submission is necessary.
Submit required admission documents as defined by the individual academic program.
Additional criteria required for International Student admission:
Submit an official degree certificate from each college or university from which a degree was received with English translation.
Non-native English speakers must submit evidence of English proficiency by one of the following:
official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 79 (internet-based) or 550 (paper-based) taken within the past two years, or
official International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 6.5 taken within the past two years, or
successful completion of the English Language Services Program at Level 112
successful completion of English as a Second Language International (ESLI)
evidence of English proficiency is not required for graduates of an accredited United States undergraduate or graduate institution or other institutions approved by the Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Education.