If an applicant's primary language is not English, the applicant must present a TOEFL® score of 500 or higher on a paper-based examination, a score of 173 on a computer-based examination, an internet-based score ( iBT ) of 61, or an IELTS™ score of 6.0 or higher.

An admission decision is made at the program level and based on a combination of a student's undergraduate academic performance, previous clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN), three letters of recommendation to include: Two (2) from nursing/healthcare supervisors and one (1) from a nursing faculty, writing assessment, and an interview with MSN faculty.

Admission Requirements:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
Active unrestricted Professional Registered Nurse license
Nursing Practice site for clinical practice experience
Required documents for admission are as follows

Submission of a completed Graduate School Application
Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing included with the completed Graduate School Application
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Dean of the Graduate School)
A one-page personal statement describing intent to pursue the Master of Science Degree in Nursing included with the completed Graduate School Application
Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of a bachelor‘s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, within the first semester of enrollment
Three letters of recommendation with at least two from health care professionals
Current resume indicating education and complete work history
Completed clear criminal history background check at admissions
Clear drug screening where applicable