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RN-MS Admission Requirements
- Overall GPA of 3.0
- Science GPA of 3.0 (Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology)
- Official transcripts from all schools attended
- Courses in Progress form
- Statement of goals and objectives
- Two letters of recommendation
- Application and $50 application fee
- Copy of State of Maryland or compact state licensure
English Proficiency Requirement
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of applicants for whom English is not their native language and for those who do not have a degree from a U.S. institution. Minimum scores are 550 for the paper based examination and 213 for the computer-based examination. For more information, go to www.toefl.org.
Academic Evaluation of Foreign Course Work
Applications and official transcript(s) from students who completed a course work outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized international credit evaluation service. Only the following agencies are acceptable:
- World Evaluation Services (http://www.wes.org);
- Education Credential Evaluators (http://www.ece.org); and
- Foreign Education Credential Services (http://www.aacrao.org).
Priority Deadlines
Admission is highly competitive. To receive priority consideration for admission, financial aid and scholarships, students are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications by the following dates.
- Fall Term — April 1
- Spring Term — September 1
- Summer Term — April 15
Application Information
Apply online or download an application. The SON’s catalog is available online. Information about course descriptions and schedule of courses is also available online.
