MSN Admissions
Admission to the master’s program requires approval by the faculty. Admission is based on the composite of qualifications (as evidenced by the application), transcripts, and references. Acceptance into the master’s program is competitive.
The criteria that follow must be met to be considered for admission:
- A Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a program accredited by CCNE or ACEN, or foreign equivalent.
- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent.
- A current active, unencumbered Indiana or Compact registered professional nurse license.
- RN experience is required for admission to the NP and CNS tracks:
- AGACNP: One year of full-time critical care RN experience in an Adult ICU, ED, or PCU at the time of application, and current ACLS certification.
- AGCNS: One year of full-time hospital-based RN experience with adults at the time of application.
- FNP: Two years of full-time RN experience at the time of application.
- PCNS: One year of full-time hospital-based RN experience in pediatrics or NICU at the time of application.
- PMHNP: One year of full-time RN experience at the time of application. Psychiatric nursing experience is preferred but not required.
- PNP: One year of full-time RN experience in pediatrics or NICU at the time of application.
- Ability to use computer technologies including accessing, retrieving, receiving, and communicating information.
Admission of Students Not Meeting the Minimum Requirements
Students failing to meet the minimum requirements for admission listed above may be admitted on a case-by-case basis upon the recommendation of the MSN Curriculum and Student Affairs Committee.
Maintaining Active Status of AdmissionAdmission is valid only for the enrollment period designated in the admission letter. Deferment of up to one year may be granted upon written request, subject to adjustment of admission status to requirements of the new enrollment period. Applications and transcripts are kept on file for one year only; beyond that period, reapplication is required.
Time LimitationAll degree requirements must be completed within the six-year period following matriculation. Students must consult with their MSN advisor to request any program plan changes. Additionally, track coordinator approval is required for plan of study changes that impact major coursework or when an exception to prerequisite requirements is requested.
Last updated April 2023
