Admissions Information

Applications for fall admission are due to the Graduate Admissions office by April 15.

Getting Started

Please visit the Office of Graduate Studies website www.fgcu.edu/graduate or contact Graduate Studies at 239-590-7988 or graduate@fgcu.edu for an application for admission and additional information about the application process.

Program Admission Requirements

1. Submit a FGCU graduate application and satisfy all applicable university admission requirements.
2. Provide an official academic transcript showing the award of a BSN or BS degree in a related field of science.
3. Provide Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores, taken within last 5 years, with minimum combined score of 1000 on verbal and quantitative sections. Analytical score must also be reported; or the Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) score of 400 or above, taken within last five years.
4. Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
5. Complete following with a grade of C or above:
   1. Statistics course.
   2. Health assessment course.
6. Provide evidence of current and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse with legibility for Florida RN licensure.
7. Provide evidence of a minimum one year current practice experience as a registered nurse.
8. Submit a current resume and statement of career goals.
9. For applicants who have attended, but not completed another MSN program, provide a letter of support from the dean of the school of nursing (or designee) that addresses the following:
   1. Potential for success in a MSN program.
   2. Interpersonal communication skills.
   3. Other information as determined by the dean.

Applicants must also provide a waiver granting the Graduate Admission and Progression Committee permission to contact the program(s) attended to verify information.

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