Nurse Practitioner:
Family, Adult/Gerontology

Master of Science in Nursing

Admission

Please refer to The Graduate Admissions Process section for general graduate admission information.

If you are an international student, please click here for additional information.

Students are admitted to this program once per year for courses starting each Fall semester. For consideration and admission to the Master of Science in Nursing program:

1. Submit the Wilmington University graduate application for admission and the non-refundable application fee by April 1st for consideration for admission for the Fall semester.
   • Submit the Graduate Application for Admission online.
   • Download the Graduate Application for Admission.
2. Submit a copy of the current registered nurse licensure or computer verification.
3. Submit official transcripts reflecting the following:
   • Graduation from a nationally accredited baccalaureate program in nursing.
   • Completion of an undergraduate statistics course, with a grade of "C" or higher.
   • Completion of an undergraduate health assessment course, with a grade of "C" or better, or an equivalent continuing education course (Nurse Practitioner tracks only).
4. Submit a written statement of career goals and explanation of reasons for applying to the program.
5. Submit a professional resume.
6. Complete a writing assessment with a score of 3 or better.
7. After completion of all of the above items, applicants will be considered for an interview for the program.
8. Students will be notified of acceptance in writing after the interview.
9. Faculty recommends that applicants have two years' experience as a registered nurse before entering the program.

All of the documents indicated above should be sent directly to Wilmington University, Office of Graduate Admissions.

To have an application packet mailed to you, click here, or call the Office of Graduate Admissions at (302) 655-5400.