Graduate Admissions
Applicants for a master's degree must hold a bachelor's degree. A quality point average of 3.0 or higher in that program is preferred. The School of Nursing admits registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing. RN applicants who have a non-nursing bachelor's degree will be considered on an individual basis and may be required to complete select prerequisites to be eligible for admission to the MSN program. All applicants must have a professional nursing license to practice in the state of Connecticut.
Graduate applicants Apply Online.
Nurse Anesthesia Students
In addition to the above, Nurse Anesthesia applicants must meet the following requirements.
Two semesters of biology and chemistry, one semester of microbiology and college math. Physics is strongly recommended.
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 with a science GPA of 3.0
Registered Nurse license to practice in the United States at the time of application. A Connecticut RN license will be required upon admission.
A minimum of one year's experience as a RN in a critical care setting (ER does not fulfill this criteria).
Evidence of good physical, mental and emotional health.
Current BCLS, ACLS & PALS certification (must be maintained while in the program).
GRE- Analytical writing score of 4 or better. Composite scores will be reviewed in relation to the overall application.
Nurse Anesthesia Program applicants click here.
Applicants with a non-nursing bachelor's degree are not eligible for the Nurse Anesthesia track. Applicants for the post-master's certificate must hold a master's degree in nursing from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. All applicants must have a professional nursing license to practice in the state of Connectitut. RN-MSN and Post-Graduate Certificate applicants click here.