MSN Admission Requirements

Fall 2023 Entry Application Timeline

*The application process for fall 2023 is ongoing until all seats are filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application and required materials by May 1 to secure their spot.

Admission Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
2. Prerequisite courses completed prior to the start of the first term with a “C” or better:
   1. Anatomy and Physiology I and II
   2. General Chemistry with Lab
   3. Introductory Statistics
   4. Microbiology
   5. Psychology or Sociology Class
3. Official transcripts from all graduate and undergraduate institutions attended.
4. A current professional resume or curriculum vitae.
5. If the applicant has ever been issued a professional license by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), the license must be in good standing.
6. Three letters of recommendation that can speak to:
   1. The candidate’s integrity and potential for success in a graduate program.
   2. At least one letter must be from a direct supervisor or faculty member.
7. A personal essay addressing the candidate’s professional attributes, ability to manage a rigorous curriculum, and career goals (maximum of 500 words).
8. Students who submit all required admission materials and meet acceptance criteria, but are missing prerequisite courses, may be admitted on a provisional basis. This admission is pending receipt of final, official transcripts notating the successful completion of all prerequisite coursework.