Master's and Post-master's Programs
Application Checklist
Complete the School of Nursing Program Information Request Form
Review Entrance Requirements
Check out the deadlines
Apply!
Supporting documentation
Standardized tests
Admission interview
Complete the School of Nursing Program Information Request Form and we'll send you an information/application packet for the nursing program(s) you're interested in. We can also send you an application form, or you can apply online
Review Entrance Requirements
Applicants for the Master's and Post-master's Programs must have:
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A BS in nursing
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B average in undergraduate work
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Three letters
of recommendation
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Current licensure to practice as an RN (Current RN licensure in the State of Michigan is required for Gerontological, Medical-Surgical, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Programs)
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GRE scores, see Standardized Tests below
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A statement of goals regarding graduate school
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A personal or telephone interview
Check out the deadlines
Completed applications for School of Nursing masters programs are processed as they are received. Applicants are admitted via a rolling-admissions process, rather than by a specified date.
Applications for the Master's and Post-master's Programs are accepted for fall, winter and spring semester admission.
For best consideration application materials should be submitted by:
February 1 for Fall Term
November 1 for Winter Term
Applications received after these deadline dates will be considered on a space-available basis.
Applicants applying from outside the United States are encouraged to apply as early as possible and at least one month or more prior to published deadlines.
Complete listing of U-M Academic deadlines
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Supporting Documentation
It's important to get your supporting documentation going. This includes:
- Three recommendations from individuals who have at least a master's degree and can comment on your potential success as a graduate student. Please request that narrative comments be included on the recommendation form.
- Current RN licensure in the State of Michigan is required for Gerontological, Medical-Surgical and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Programs (submit a copy of your nursing license).
- A two-page essay that delineates your rationale for pursuing the particular graduate program. These essays are most effective when they specify the applicant's:
a) Career history as it applies to the decision to pursue the selected course of study
b) Professional goals for the future
c) The applicant's appraisal of what the selected course of study will provide that will enable the achievement of professional goals.
- Two sets of official transcripts (send one set of official transcripts from each undergraduate or postgraduate institution you have attended to your program of study (University of Michigan School of Nursing, Office of the Academic Affairs, 400 N. Ingalls, Room 1160, MI 48109-5482) and the second set to Rackham Graduate School of Admissions (915 E. Washington Street, 0504 Rackham Bldg., Ann Arbor, MI 49109-1070).
- Affidavit
of Financial Support for International Students-Ann Arbor Campus PDF certifying
sufficient resources to undertake graduate study at the University of Michigan
(International applicants only).
- Résumé of education and professional experience
Send all supporting documentation to:
Office of Academic Affairs
Room 1160
U-M School of Nursing
400 North Ingalls
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482
Have questions?
Email us at: umnursing@umich.edu
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Standardized Tests
Applicants whose GPA from an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing is
3.25 or higher do not need to take the GRE for admissions to the Master's Program.
Should GRE scores have been taken previously, they will not be considered if
the GPA meets the minimum 3.25 criteria. GRE scores are required for all Master's
applicants who do not meet this criterion and for all PhD applicants. The
report should be sent to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor GRE code is R1839
International students need TOEFL or MELAB scores
Complete an admission interview.
An admission interview, either in person or over the telephone, is required. When your application materials are received, the program office will contact you to schedule an interview. More on visiting campus.
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