Master of Science with a Major in Nursing/Nursing Education General Admission Requirements

The following documents must be received prior to admission:

  1. Completed North Graduate Admissions application and non-refundable application fee.
  2. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended. All 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 cumulated GPA.
  3. 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.
  4. Three North Georgia recommendation forms validating your ability to successfully complete graduate study.

In accordance with Board of Regents' policy, the following documents must be received two weeks prior to the first day of the term:

  1. North Georgia Immunization Certification form. Applicants seeking admission for an online program are required to submit the North Georgia Immunization Certificate form by checking the exemption for distance learning/online. If at any time students choose to take a class on the Dahlonega campus, or any other designated campus site, they are required to submit complete immunization documentation according to Board of Regents' policy.
  2. In applying for in-state tuition, proof of lawful presence in the U.S.

The following documents must be received prior to the first day of the initial term for which the student is enrolled.

  1. Copy of Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  2. Proof of RN liability insurance.
  3. Completed Accident/Illness Waiver form.
  4. Evidence of current CPR certification.
  5. Criminal background check.
  6. Completed Department of Nursing Medical form. It is the student's responsibility to make sure all requirements are up to date.

All students enrolled in clinical courses 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:

  1. Hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited, four-year institution with at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (4.0 scale) calculated in accordance with North Georgia's Graduate Admissions procedures.
  2. Earn an acceptable score on one of the appropriate entrance tests of at least 391 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or 800 on the General Record Exam General Test (GRE) (verbal and quantitative combined) or evidence of a graduate degree.
  3. Meet all other program admission requirements.

Provisional Admission

To qualify for provisional admission, individuals must:

  1. Hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited, four-year institution with at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 (4.0 scale) calculated in accordance with North Georgia's Graduate Admissions procedures.
  2. Earn an acceptable score on one of the appropriate entrance tests of at least 378 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or 700 on the General Record Exam General Test (GRE) (verbal and quantitative combined) or evidence of a graduate degree.
  3. Meet all other program admission requirements.

Students admitted provisionally may register for no more than a total of 6-9 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 to in the program.

Non-Degree Admission

Individuals interested in taking graduate nursing education courses, but do not want to pursue a graduate degree, may apply for admission as a non-degree graduate students. Individuals must receive pre-approval from the program coordinator before enrolling in courses and may register for no more than a total of 6-9 hours of graduate credit.

The following documents must be received prior to admission:

  1. North Georgia Graduate Admissions application and non-refundable application fee.
  2. 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.
  3. Three North Georgia recommendation forms validating your ability to successfully complete graduate study.

In accordance with Board of Regents' policy, the following documents must be received two weeks prior to the first day of the term:

  1. North Georgia Immunization Certification form. Applicants seeking admission for an online program are required to submit the North Georgia Immunization Certificate form by checking the exemption for distance learning/online. If at any time students choose to take a class on the Dahlonega campus, or any other designated campus site, they are required to submit complete immunization documentation according to Board of Regents' policy.
  2. In applying for in-state tuition, proof of lawful presence in the U.S.

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:

  1. North Georgia Graduate Admissions application and non-refundable application fee.
  2. 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.

In accordance with Board of Regents' policy, the following documents must be received two weeks prior to the first day of the term:

  1. North Georgia Immunization Certification form. Applicants seeking admission for an online program are required to submit the North Georgia Immunization Certificate form by checking the exemption for distance learning/online. If at any time students choose to take a class on the Dahlonega campus, or any other designated campus site, they are required to submit complete immunization documentation according to Board of Regents' policy.
  2. In applying for in-state tuition, proof of lawful presence in the U.S.

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.

Transfer Residency Requirement

To be awarded a Master of Science degree with a major in Nursing/Nursing Education, students must earn a minimum of 24 hours of graduate degree requirements in residence. The program coordinator and the Dean of the School of Science and Health Professions must approve all transfer credit. Transfer credit will not be given for any course in which a grade of less than a B was earned.

Appeal of Graduate Admission

A candidate whose application is denied because the graduate admission cumulative grade point average is below the minimum requirement for the program or because an acceptable test score for an appropriate entrance exam was not earned has the right to appeal the decision. Appeals must be made in written form to the Department of Nursing, Nursing Progression and Retention Committee, North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, GA 30597-1001. The letter should clearly state the grounds for appeal. Students whose appeal is accepted will be admitted provisionally. Students may not appeal for regular admission.

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