Admission Requirements
The application deadline for the Fall Term is August 15.
Admission Materials Checklist
- An application for admission for graduate study.
- Official transcripts from all graduate and undergraduate institutions attended.
- Applicants for the MSN program must hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
- Successful completion of undergraduate/university-level courses in research and statistics.
- Current R.N. licensure in Illinois.
- Students in the MSN program are encouraged to maintain employment as a licensed Registered Professional Nurse in the U.S. International students must be eligible to obtain and maintain valid employment authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) following admission to the program.
- Recommendations from three people who can attest to the applicant’s professional and clinical nursing performance.
- Goal statement: In one or two pages, describe your professional goals and how graduate nursing study at Elmhurst University will support the achievement of these outcomes.
- A current resume documenting the applicant’s work history, including levels of responsibility, areas of professional growth, and prior professional educational experiences.
Additional Requirements
- University-level communication skills, including oral, written, and computer-based skills.
Health Programs Admission & Enrollment Information
Admission to the University’s health programs — including Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy — is competitive, and enrollment is limited due to clinical placement capacity and accreditation standards. While applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements are eligible for consideration, meeting these requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission or a seat in a cohort.
Offers of admission are conditional and require timely completion of all post-admission steps, including submission of documentation, compliance requirements, health and background clearances, and enrollment confirmation by published deadlines.
Because cohort spaces are limited, applicants who do not complete required steps by the stated deadlines may forfeit their place, and the seat may be offered to another qualified candidate.
Each admission cycle is reviewed independently. Prior application or prior admission to a health program does not guarantee subsequent admission.
Admission and Application
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