Master of Science in Nursing/Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Application Instructions and Forms
There are two admission options for the Master of Science degree program in nursing: RN-MS and MS. RN-MS applicants have either an associate degree or diploma in nursing. They do not have a bachelor’s degree in nursing. MS applicants have a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Applicants to the Post-Master’s Certificate programs must have a master’s degree in nursing.
Application/Credential Deadlines
Summer or Fall March 1
Spring October 15
You may check the status of your application online by choosing “Admissions Status” at student.gosolar.gsu.edu. Please allow three weeks after submitting your application to check its status. If you are unable to access your application status, please contact the Office of Academic Assistance.
THERE ARE 2 WAYS TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM
- APPLY ONLINE
Your application for graduate study and your $50.00 application fee will be submitted online. - PRINT APPLICATION BELOW:
APPLICATION (pdf)
If you print and mail your application, you must submit a $50.00 application fee, in check or money order (in U.S. Currency), payable to Georgia State University. This fee is nonrefundable.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED
- Two transcripts from each college and/or university attended, except from Georgia State University. This includes hospital-based schools of nursing. Transcripts are required regardless of length of stay or if the grades are listed on another school’s transcript. You will collect and submit all unopened transcripts. If needed, Transcript Request forms can be downloaded.
Post-Master’s Certificate applicants need only to submit transcripts from the institution granting your master’s degree in nursing. Two copies must be submitted.
If you are enrolled in another graduate program at Georgia State University, you may complete a Request for Transfer of Records in your current college's graduate admissions office. If you have attended Georgia State University in an undergraduate status, all transcripts, except Georgia State’s, must be sent; these transcripts are not available for our use. - Resume to include education, work experience, professional development, professional and/or community activities, and research and publications.
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable of your academic or professional abilities. Each letter remains unopened with the recommender’s signature across the seal.
- Photocopy of your GRE score (see below).
- Foreign Student Financial Statement (for international applicants seeking a student visa). See International Applicants document.
The following items are needed but not included in the packet you mail to the Office of Academic Assistance.
- Entrance Exam - All Master of Science applicants must take an entrance exam. The Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing prefers applicants take and submit scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). However, the School of Nursing will also accept Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores.
PLEASE NOTE: The entrance exam is waived for Post-Master’s Certificate applicants.
If taking the MAT, the score should be sent directly to GSU from Harcourt Assessment, Inc. Scores cannot be more than five years old from the desired semester of entry. We recommend that you take the MAT no later than two months prior to the application deadline. The correct institution code for GSU is 2753. A department code is not used. If you have an official copy of your MAT scores, please send a photocopy with your application. While a photocopy is not acceptable for admission and we must still receive official scores from Harcourt Assessment, Inc., a photocopy can help expedite the processing of your application. Visit the MAT website at www.milleranalogies.com or call 1-800-622-3231 for information and registration.
If taking the GRE, the score should be sent directly to GSU from the Educational Testing Service(ETS). Scores cannot be more than five years old from the desired semester of entry. We recommend that you take the GRE no later than two months prior to the application deadline. The correct institution code for GSU is 5251. A department code is not used. If you have an official copy of your GRE scores, please send a photocopy with your application. While a photocopy is not acceptable for admission and we must still receive official scores from ETS, a photocopy can help expedite the processing of your application. Visit the GRE website at www.gre.org or call 1-800-GRE-CALL for information and registration. - Certificate of Immunization. This is required for accepted applicants who have never attended Georgia State University. If admitted, you must submit this form to Georgia State University Health Services prior to registration. The form can be printed from www.gsu.edu/health.
- Official TOEFL score (for applicants whose native language is not English). If available, please include a copy of your TOEFL score in your application packet.
- International credential evaluation (for applicants who have completed any education outside the U.S.). See International Applicants document.
- One to two years of clinical practice as a registered nurse (Note: clinical practice should be in an area related to the specialty track chosen for master's program (e.g. 1-2 years in medical-surgical nursing practice to apply for adult health or family nurse practitioner specialty track)
Mailing Address:
Office of Academic Assistance
College of Health and Human Sciences
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3995
Atlanta, GA 30302-3995
If you have questions, please contact us at 404-413-1000 or chhs-oaa@gsu.edu.
Please visit Frequently Asked Questions for answers to your questions about the graduate application to the College of Health and Human Sciences.
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