Admission Requirements of IWU Graduate Nursing

1. Bachelor of Science degree with an upper-division nursing major from an accredited program.
2. Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution at which a minimum of 30 hours was completed.
3. Anyone applying to become a student at Indiana Wesleyan University must provide proof that all nursing licenses, whether current or inactive, are unencumbered. Potential students with encumbered nursing licenses will not be considered eligible for enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan University.
4. Three recommendations, one each from a former instructor, a pastor or someone with whom the applicant has worked in the past year who can attest to the applicant's service record or character, and a direct supervisor.
5. Official transcripts from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution.
6. A writing sample will be required with specific guidelines to determine applicant writing ability. Applicants will choose three specific questions from a list of optional questions.
7. At least one year of professional practice, with at least 1,000 hours of direct contact and/or care for patients within the three years prior to admission.
8. Two criminal history background checks will be conducted on all enrolled students. The first will be conducted upon initial enrollment and the second will be conducted prior to the first practicum experience. Progression in the program may depend on the results of these checks.
9. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if English is not your primary language. A score of at least 500 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (Internet-based) is required for regular academic admission.

NOTE: Students may be required to undergo drug testing in order to successfully complete practicum requirements.