Master's and Post-master's Programs
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Review Entrance Requirements
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Supporting documentation
Standardized tests
Admission interview
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 or proof of pending licensure (If applying to Medical-Surgical, Acute Care, Gerontology, Psych-Mental Health, Adult NP, Family NP, Community, Occupational health, Pediatric NP or Nurse Midwifery RN licensure must be obtained prior to starting the clinical sequence of the program)
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GRE scores, if undergraduate cumulative BSN GPA is below a 3.25, see Standardized Tests below
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International applicants must also submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores
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A statement of goals regarding graduate school
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A personal statement
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A personal or telephone admission interview
Check out the deadlines
Completed applications for School of Nursing masters programs are processed as they are received.
Applications for the Master's and Post-master's Programs are accepted for fall, winter and spring semester admission (International applicants are only considered for the Fall and Winter term).
For best consideration application materials should be submitted by:
July 1 for Fall term
November 1 for winter term
April 1 for Spring or Spring/Summer term
May 1 for Summer term
Applicants applying from outside the United States should apply as early as possible and at least one month or more prior to published deadlines.
Applications received after these deadline dates will be considered on a space-available basis.
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Supporting Documentation for all applicants
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.
- A two-page statement 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.
- A one-page personal statement that explains why you choose nursing and are seeking continuing education.
- Official post-secondary transcripts sent to Rackham Graduate School of Admissions (915 E. Washington Street, 0504 Rackham Bldg., Ann Arbor, MI 49109-1070). NOTE: Only send to Rackham final or in progress of completing post-secondary transcripts. If you took supplemental courses at an institution in which you did not receive your BSN or MSN from please send an official copy of those transcripts directly to the School of Nursing (ATTN: Graduate program admissions, 400 North Ingalls Rm: 1160, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482)
- Résumé of education and professional experience
Additional Supporting Documentation for International Students
Supporting documentation should be submitted on-line with the completed Rackham Graduate School application (with the exception of the official transcripts, see above).
Have questions?
If you have questions about the application process, please contact us:
Telephone: (734) 763-5985
E-mail: sn-osams@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 IELTS 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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