Admission Requirements of IWU Graduate Nursing

• B.S. Degree with an upper division nursing major from a regionally accredited college or university.
  
  
• Undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from the baccalaureate degree granting institution of which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed. Anyone applying to become a student or faculty member of Indiana Wesleyan University must provide proof that all nursing licenses - whether current or inactive - are unencumbered. Potential students or faculty with encumbered nursing licenses will not be considered eligible for enrollment or employment at Indiana Wesleyan University.
  
  
• Evidence of personal and professional qualifications from three persons familiar with the applicant's academic ability, work experience, professional nursing contributions and potential to achieve in graduate school.
  
  
• Original transcript from the degree granting institution. Personal statement of goals for graduate study.
  
  
• At least one year of professional practice.
  
  
• Students applying for admission to the Nursing Administration or Nursing Education majors must have 1000 hours of direct contact and/or care for patients within the three years prior to admission.
  
  
• Two criminal history background checks will be conducted on all enrolled students. The first will be conducted upon initial enrollment to Graduate Studies in Nursing. The second will be conducted prior to the student's first practicum experience. (Cost for these checks are included in student fees.) Progression in the program may depend on the results of these checks.
  
  
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if English is not first language.
  
  
• Students may be required to demonstrate proof of personal health insurance in order to satisfactorily complete practicum requirements.
  
  
• Students will be required to demonstrate proof of current CPR certification in order to satisfactorily complete practicum requirements.