Official Undergraduate Transcript
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (NLNAC, ACEN, CCNE) or an equivalent foreign degree evaluated by a NACES approved agency.
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 must demonstrate a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the last 60 undergraduate hours of their nursing program.
- If currently enrolled in a BSN program, submit a registrar’s letter indicating anticipated conferral date (conditional admission possible).
Proof of Required Undergraduate Coursework
- Completed undergraduate courses in Nursing Research and Statistics with a grade B or higher.
Active, Unencumbered RN License
- Must be valid in the state of expected clinical study and state of student’s practice and remain unencumbered throughout the program.
Professional Resume
- Include professional nursing experience and current role.
Letter of Intent
- Formally written and covers experience, prior learning, and educational/career goals.
- Must reference the program and track being applied for.
Letter of Recommendation
A letter of recommendation from a direct supervisor is required. There are two methods of submission available:
- An email will be sent to each reference, requesting that they complete a brief online recommendation regarding your commitment to success in an online program. Please inform all recommenders that they must submit the form for your application to be considered complete.
- A digital or scanned letter of recommendation on an organization's letterhead with the recommender's signature and contact information.
The letter of recommendation will be waived for applicants who are Norwich graduates.
State Residency Eligibility
- Student must reside in an approved state.
- Restricted states: Arizona, Louisiana, New York, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Washington, Kansas.
Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
- Required if English is not the first language.
- Options:
- TOEFL: Minimum score 550 (paper) or 80 (internet)
- IELTS: Minimum composite score 6.5
- Hold a degree from an English-instruction institution
Transfer Credit Consideration (if applicable)
- Provide syllabus with course description, objectives, and date matching the transcript.
- Norwich University cannot guarantee that pathophysiology, pharmacology, or health/physical assessment courses taken at other institutions will fulfill state or certification body requirements. Applicants are responsible for verifying with the state board of nursing in their intended practice state and the specialty certifying body to ensure that any courses transferred into a Norwich University School of Nursing program meet the necessary requirements for licensure or certification.
- To be considered for transfer credit, the proposed course must match at least 70% of the content of the Norwich equivalent course at the time of application.
- 3P courses completed more than 7 years ago are not eligible.
- Maximum of 15 credits considered.
- No transfer credit for track-specific courses.
Note: All eligibility requirements must be met unless outlined in specific articulation agreements or MOUs.
