Nursing: Admission
Admission requirements listed on this page are for the MSN program for registered nurses. Individuals with a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing who want to pursue a nursing career are eligible to apply to the MIDAS (MSN Direct Entry as Second Degree) program and earn a Master of Science in Nursing in 20 months. MIDAS application materials are available at the bottom of the MIDAS web page.
Prerequisites
Applicants to the program should meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be licensed registered nurses in the United States.
- Applicants must be licensed in the state in which they will participate in clinical experiences.
- Completion of an undergraduate statistics course prior to entering the program.
RN's with a diploma or associate degree are eligible for the RN to MSN program. Applicants who are registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree in another area are eligible for the Educational Mobility Option or the School Nurse Licensure program.
Admission Process
The School of Nursing admits students for the fall semester of each academic year. A minimum of 10 students are accepted for each cohort group. The cohort group is a unique opportunity for students to attend classes together in a collaborative learning environment.
Application Materials and Requirements
- Letter to RN/BSN prospective MSN applicants outlining requirements
- Letter to RN prospective MSN applicants outlining requirements
- Graduate Nursing Application (include $35 application fee with application)
- Transcript request form. An official transcript is required from each colleges/university attended
- Reference form (3 required).
- For RN/BSN applicants: A 1-to-2 page professional goal statement which will be evaluated for professional writing ability or
- For RN applicants: A portfolio (instructions)
Although there is no admission test required for the Master of Science in Nursing program, students who plan to pursue one of the dual degree programs will need to provide scores from an admission test.
- Dual MSN/MEd or the dual MSN/MSCJ: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
- Dual MSN/MBA: Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
International applicants must submit additional documents for admission as required by the University, including an official evaluation of all international credits by World Education Services (WES). Contact the office of graduate services at 513 745-3360 for further information.
A personal interview may be required.
Where to Send
Send all completed application materials to:
Director of Nursing Student Services
Xavier University
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-7351
For More Information
For more information or to request that application materials be mailed, contact the director of nursing student services at gomez@xavier.edu or at 513 745-4392 or toll-free at 800 344-4698, ext. 4392.