Admissions

Application Process

Applicants must complete the application process through NursingCAS and meet published deadlines to be considered for admission. During the application process, official transcripts for all collegiate coursework must be sent directly from the institution(s) to NursingCAS.

Once completed, applications are reviewed and verified by the Office of Admissions in consultation with the Chair of Graduate Nursing . Applicants meeting the minimum requirements and all other requirements for admission to Kettering College will be considered for admission.

This program uses a rolling admission process to extend program offers for August and January entry. The application deadline for the Fall semester is July 1. The application deadline for the winter semester is December 1.

*RN licensure in the state of residence or employment of the student applicant is required to successfully complete practicum experiences. Practicum placements in some states may not be able to be accommodated due to specific State Board of Nursing regulations.

Minimum Requirements for Admission

· A completed application in NursingCAS by published deadlines.

· An active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state where they practice and where practicum hours will be completed.

· A completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.

*An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residence.

Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum requirements for regular admission may be considered for conditional admission at the discretion of the Division of Nursing if there is sufficient evidence of their potential to succeed in graduate-level coursework. Students applying for conditional admission must have a cumulative collegiate GPA of 2.8 or above. In addition to the standard application materials, applicants for conditional admission must submit two letters of recommendation and a resume/curriculum vitae that highlights their accomplishments in professional nursing.