How to Apply
Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing
- A baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited undergraduate (USA) program
- A satisfactory GRE score: (Verbal score 145; Combined verbal and quantitative scores 287) *Starting Fall 2019, GRE scores are not required.
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Evidence of Immunization
- Completion of an undergraduate statistics course and a Health assessment course (across the lifespan)
- Louisiana Registered Nurse License - active and unencumbered.
- Three (3) letters of reference from persons who can attest to your ability to be successful in a graduate nursing program (Note: One (1) of the three (3) required references must be from a recent supervisor/employer)
- A letter of application to include a discussion of the applicant's goals in pursuing a graduate degree in nursing, potential contributions to the MSN program at UL Lafayette and plans for nursing practice upon completion of graduate study.
*** All clinical hours for the family nurse practitioner concentration must be completed in Louisiana. ***
The MSN program reserves the right to limit the number of students enrolled in nursing courses to make the most effective use of the educational resources available. In the event that enrollment in these courses must be limited, students will be selected by their academic ranking based upon MSN admission requirements and their cumulative GPA in graduate nursing courses.
Departmental Application Deadlines
The LHC Group · Myers School of Nursing considers applications for the MSN program year-round for Fall and Spring semester admission. The program is highly competitive. We are able to offer admission to a limited number of students each semester.
Applications are not considered until ALL required materials -- including application, payment of application fee, transcripts, three letters of reference, current resume, letter of application, and evidence of an active and unencumbered Louisiana RN license -- have been received.
We encourage you to plan accordingly and to apply well in advance of your desired semester of admission.