Admission Procedures and Requirements
All applicants are considered on an individual basis. Applications and supporting credentials should be submitted as early as possible in the academic year prior to entrance; however, applications will be reviewed as long as class space is available.

The School of Nursing selects those applicants who are best qualified academically and personally. After all application materials are received, the Admission Committee reviews the applicant's credentials and makes the decision to accept or deny admission. Final acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory completion of prerequisites. A final transcript must be submitted prior to matriculation. Following notice of acceptance, a non refundable deposit of $250 is required. This serves as confirmation of intent to enroll, and it will apply to the first semester's tuition.

RN-MSN applicants must:

• Submit complete application packet, including the following: application for admission into the RN-MSN program a resume, statement of purpose, three recommendations - one from an immediate supervisor in a recent work setting, one from a person who has had direct contact with the applicant in an academic setting, and one from a professional associate of the applicant's choosing.
• Submit official transcripts from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing or The commission on Collegiate Nursing Education showing completion of an associate degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing. Preference will be given to students who received a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in nursing and supportive courses based on combination of actual classroom, laboratory, and supervised clinical practice experiences.
• Complete prerequisite course work. Students may apply for admission while taking the prerequisite courses.
• Provide evidence of recent professional experience. One year of work experience as a registered nurse in, or related to, the selected clinical area is recommended.
• Submit a Graduate Record Examination Score (GRE) or a Miller Analogies Test Score (MAT).  
• Schedule a personal interview with a designated faculty member after the admission file is complete.
• Submit evidence of current registration to practice professional nursing in at least one state. Georgia licensure is required prior to enrollment.
• Submit a non refundable $50 application fee. This is waived for current Emory employees and students.

Students whose GPA in baccalaureate nursing course work is less than 3.0 may be considered if other application data indicate potential for success at the master's level.