Master of Science in Nursing
Application Procedure
The applicant is responsible for the correct and complete submission of application materials. Each application is evaluated when the file is complete. It is to your advantage to have all materials submitted as soon as possible. To be considered for admission to the graduate program in the School of Nursing, you must submit an application to the School of Nursing and to Enrollment Services.
Application Deadlines
Nursing Education Program
Applications are being accepted for our "new" nursing education
program which will begin fall 2007. Applications received by May 1 will
be given first priority for admission. Applications received after May
1 will be considered on a space available basis. Please check
with the Graduate Advisor regarding space availability. (These dates apply
to domestic and international applicants.)
Nursing Systems Administration Program
Applications are accepted for the fall semester only. Applications received
by May 1 will be given first priority for admission. Applications received
after May 1 will be considered on a space available basis.
Please check with the Graduate Advisor regarding space availability. (These
dates apply to domestic and international applicants.)
Community Health Nursing Program (CHN) with School Nurse Specialization
Applications are accepted for fall and spring semesters.
Fall Admission Deadline. Applications received by May 1 will
be given first priority for admission. Applications received after May 1
will be considered on a space available basis. Please check with
the Graduate Advisor regarding space availability. (These dates apply to domestic
and international applicants.)
Spring Admission Deadline. Applications received by November
1 (October 1 for international applicants) will be given first priority for
admission. Applications received after November 1 will be
considered on a space available basis. Please check with the Graduate Advisor
regarding space availability.
Advanced Practice Nursing of Adults and the Elderly (NP-CNS) Program
Applications are accepted for the fall semester only. Applications received
by January 15th will be given first priority for admission. Applications received
after January 15th will be considered on a space available
basis. Please check with the Graduate Advisor regarding space availability.
(These dates apply to domestic and international applicants.)
Nurse-Midwife and OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner Program
Applications are accepted for the fall semester only. Applications received
by January 15th will be given first priority for admission. Applications received
after January 15th will be considered on a space available
basis. Please check with the Graduate Advisor regarding space availability.
(These dates apply to domestic and international applicants.)
Supporting Application Documentation
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
All applicants are required to take the GRE prior to admission. For further information about this examination call the SDSU Test Office (619-594-5216). Exam scores are to be sent directly to SDSU from the Educational Testing Service (http://www.ets.org/). The institution number for SDSU is 4682. If you already have a Master's or higher degree from an institution that is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools, you are not required to take the GRE.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
The TOEFL exam is required prior to admission if the Postsecondary instruction
was in a language other than English. Exam scores are to be sent directly
to SDSU from the Educational Testing Service (http://www.ets.org/).
The institution number for SDSU is 4682. Please see the Graduate Bulletin
for minimum acceptable scores.
Alternative Exam for TOEFL The International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) may substitute for the TOEFL exam. Please see the Graduate
Bulletin for minimum acceptable scores. For information on the exam please
see www.ielts.org.
References
Three letters of recommendation are required from individuals who can attest to your promise as a graduate student and who can address the quality of your professional work and future potential (see attached forms). Preferably you should select two letters of recommendation from former/current educators and one letter from an employer/work supervisor.
Personal Statement
Submit a personal statement that addresses your purpose in pursuing graduate education, motivation derived from past experiences, and future professional goals. This is your opportunity to describe your special characteristics or skills and to articulate how your goals are compatible with the program to which you are applying for. Your ability to write clearly and to effectively demonstrate logical expression of ideas will be evaluated in your personal statement. The personal statement must be typed, double spaced, and should not exceed two pages.
Transcripts
You must submit two sets of official transcripts to Enrollment Services (see address below) from each issuing institution. This would include all degree transcripts and a transcript from the last institution attended. Your transcripts must reflect the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted. Students with international coursework must submit all official transcripts and proof of degree. If certificates and transcripts are not in English, they should be accompanied by certified English translations.
Graduate Application Checklist - "a two step process"
- Step 1: Submission of Documents to Enrollment Services
- Go to www.csumentor.edu and submit the California State University Graduate and Post-
baccalaureate Admission Application on-line. You may also submit your application fee
on-line.
- Send one official (sealed) transcript from all Universities or Colleges attended to:
Enrollment Services
Graduate Admissions Document Processing Unit
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-7416
- Submit Graduate Record Examination test scores electronically using the SDSU institution
code (4682) or send to Enrollment Services (address above)
- Step 2: Submission of Documents to the School of Nursing
- Send the following documents
- School of Nursing application (.pdf, 119 kb)
Print the application, fill it out and send it to the address below. The SON application can not be sent electronically.
- Three letters of recommendation (forms are located in the SON application)
- One photocopy of California Registered Nurse license
- Submit all SON documents in one envelope to:
School of Nursing
San Diego State University
Graduate Program
5500 Campanile Dr.
San Diego, CA 92182-4158
Advising and Admission Questions
For further information, or to schedule an appointment with the graduate advisor, contact:
Dr. Charlie Nicodemus, Student Services Advisor
School of Nursing
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4158
(619) 594-5117
FAX (619) 594-2765
Email: sonug@mail.sdsu.edu
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PLEASE NOTE- Course and graduation requirements for all SDSU programs change periodically. Official requirements are always current in the PRINTED university catalogs. An online version of the catalog is available for quick reference only, however current students must always reference the PRINTED catalogs. Copies are available in the bookstore and from department staff.
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last updated: 06/20/07
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