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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND FEES

Master of Science in Nursing (FNP Option):

  • Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an academic institution with national and regional accreditation
  • Unencumbered MS RN license or have unencumbered authority to practice as a RN via the Multi-state Licensure Compact
  • Practice experience of at least two years as a registered nurse
  • Evidence of professional leadership and foundational research skills
  • Credit in undergraduate statistics course with a minimum grade of “C”
  • A current (within last five years) score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) *
  • A personal interview with graduate nursing faculty
    Three written letters of reference
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on 4.0 scale in undergraduate courses *

*Exception to noted requirements may be considered by the Graduate Nursing Program Committee

Post-Master’s Certificate (MSN-RN Option):

  • Unencumbered MS nursing license
  • A personal interview with graduate nursing faculty
  • Three written letters of reference

Post-Master’s Certificate (MSN-NP Option):

  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Unencumbered MS nursing license
  • A personal interview with graduate nursing faculty
  • Three written letters of reference
  • Evidence of current national board certification

ADMISSION PROCEDURES:

Applicants may download the forms necessary for admission by clicking here.

Information regarding the graduate nursing program and application for admission may be secured by writing to:

Department of Graduate Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
1100 College St. MUW-910
Columbus, MS 39701

Applicants to the Department of Graduate Nursing must meet General Admission Requirements and Graduate Admission Procedures noted in the Graduate Studies Bulletin including the official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work from all institutions attended, the $25.00 application fee, and their immunization records sent to the Department of Graduate Nursing.

Application deadline is April 1.
 

TUITION AND FEES
(Fees subject to change)

In-state fees per semester (Full Time)
Out-of-state fees per semester (Full Time)
$2104.50
$3257.00

For specifics call (662) 329-7210
 

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
(Values listed below are approximate and will vary from year to year)

Medical Books (for entire program of study)
Equipment (for clinic practice)
$2,500.00
$1,000.00

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Students seeking admission into the Department of Graduate Nursing may apply for financial assistance in the form of loans, stipends, or scholarships.

For more information, please call the Office of Financial Aid (662)329-7114, and the Department of Graduate Nursing (662)329-7323.
 

Department of Graduate Nursing
1100 College Street MUW-910
Columbus, MS 39701-5800

(662) 329-7323 (secretary)
(877)-462-8439 ext. 7323 - toll free
(662)-329-7372 - fax

e-mail: psmyth@nsgslp.muw.edu