Master of Science, with Major in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner General Admissions Requirements
The following documents must be received prior to admission:
- North Georgia Graduate Admissions application and application fee.
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended. Official international transcripts must have a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Transcripts must include certification that the applicant has received a baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited institution and state a calculated cumulative GPA.
- Official scores on the Graduate Record Exam General Test (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or evidence of a graduate degree. Only those scores that are less than six years old will be considered.
- Three completed recommendation forms validating your ability to successfully complete graduate study; at least one must be from a supervisor, others may be from faculty or someone else who can address graduate study potential.
The following documents must be received prior to the first day of the initial term for which the student is enrolled:
- North Georgia Immunization Certification form, in accordance with Board of Regents policy.
- Copy of Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Proof of FNP Student liability.
- Completed Accident/Illness Waiver form.
- Evidence of current CPR certification.
- Criminal background check.
- Completed Department of Nursing Medical form. It is the student's responsibility to make sure all requirements are up to date.
Students who have not submitted all of the above documentation prior to the first day of the term will not be allowed to attend until all documentation has been received. Students are responsible for all course material and for all announcements and assignments. The decision to permit students to make up work that is required in any missed class resides with the instructor.
Regular Admission
To qualify for regular admission, individuals must:
- Hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited, four-year institution with at least a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75.
- Earn a Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score of 391 or above or a combined score of 800 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the General Record Exam General Test (GRE) or evidence of a graduate degree.
- Meet all other program admission requirements.
Provisional Admission
To qualify for provisional admission, individuals must:
- Hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited four-year institution with at least a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.50.
- Earn a Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score no lower than 378 or a combined score of 700 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the General Record Exam General Test (GRE) or evidence of a graduate degree.
- Meet all other program admission requirements.
Students admitted provisionally may register for no more than a total of 6-8 hours of graduate credit. Provisionally admitted students should schedule an appointment with the program coordinator for individual advisement. Student status will be reviewed to determine eligibility for regular admission following the first term of enrollment or following the completion of six hours, whichever is first. Provisionally admitted students who earn a grade less than a B in any graduate nursing course taken during the provisional period will not be allowed to continue in the MS degree program.
Non-Degree Admission
Individuals interested in taking graduate nursing courses, but do not want to pursue a graduate degree, may apply for admission as a non-degree graduate student. Individuals must receive pre-approval from the program coordinator before enrolling in courses and may register for no more than a total of nine hours of graduate credit.
The following documents must be received prior to admission:
- North Georgia Graduate Admissions application and application fee.
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended documenting completion of a baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited, four-year institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.50. Official international transcripts must have a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Transcripts must include certification that the applicant has received a baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
- Three completed recommendation forms validating your ability to successfully complete graduate study. Recommendations are not required for students holding a master's degree.
The following documents must be received prior to the first day of the initial term for which the student is enrolled:
- North Georgia Immunization Certification form, in accordance with Board of Regents policy.
- Students enrolled in clinical courses will be required to submit additional documentation prior to the first day of the term.
Non-degree students wishing to apply for admission to the MS degree program must notify the program coordinator, submit a new application, and meet all program admission requirements. No more than nine hours of graduate credit earned while holding a non-degree status may subsequently be applied toward meeting the requirements of the MS degree program. All credit to be applied toward a degree must be approved by the program coordinator.
Transient Student Admission
An individual currently enrolled at a regionally accredited college or university as a graduate student in good standing may apply to North Georgia as a transient student. Individuals must receive pre-approval from the program coordinator before enrolling in courses. Requests will be considered on a space available basis.
The following documents must be received prior to admission:
- North Georgia Graduate Admissions application and application fee.
- Letter of good standing or Transient Permission Form documenting that the student is not on academic probation or suspension or on disciplinary suspension at his or her home institution. The letter or form should state that the student is in good standing and should indicate the course(s) the student is being allowed to take at North Georgia. The program coordinator may require the applicant to submit a transcript of his or her previous college work in order to verify adequate prerequisite knowledge/skills.
The following document must be received prior to the first day of the term:
- North Georgia Immunization Certification form in accordance with Board of Regents policy.
Transient admission is for one semester term only. Individuals who wish to return to North Georgia as a transient student for a subsequent term must re-apply to North Georgia.