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Step 1: Authorization For Out-Of-State Students

State and federal laws require that colleges and universities obtain authorization to offer online degree programs in any state where their students reside. If you are an applicant from outside California, please confirm we have authorization in your state.

International Students: We do not require a separate application or fee, and you should be prepared to meet all of the prerequisite and application requirements as outlined. If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our Office of International Student and Scholars (OISS) staff are available to help you. Visit the OISS website to learn more.

Step 2: Application Requirements

The next step in the admissions process is to ensure you are on track to complete both the course prerequisites and application requirements in time to apply for your preferred year of entry.

Step 3: Preparing And Submitting Your Application

The apply now page will provide you with step-by-step instructions as well as an application checklist. There are a number of supporting materials that make up your completed application and it is essential that you print and carefully follow the checklist to ensure that you properly submit these pieces by the deadline.

All application materials must be submitted by the application deadline of May 1.

• A Master of Science in Nursing or Masters/Doctorate degree from a nationally accredited program
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 for Overall and last 60 semester or 90 quarter units
• Completion of a statistics course (minimum 2 semester or 3 quarter units) with a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
• Registered Nurse (RN) active and unencumbered licensure in the state where your preceptored clinical hours will be completed
• One-year (1800 hours) of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Access to a computer meeting minimum technical standards
• If you are an international applicant or any other applicant who is not U.S. citizen and is living in the U.S., you should be prepared to provide proof of legal U.S. residency at the time of interview.
• All coursework taken from non-US institutions (including Canada) must be submitted to an approved service for evaluation

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 鈥� If Required

• The is required for all applicants submitting coursework from foreign schools
• TOEFL scores are valid for two years
• Internet-Based test (IBT) minimum score: 80
• Computer Based test minimum score: 213
• Exceptions:
  • The TOEFL exam will be waived for permanent and temporary residents of the United States who have completed six semester units of the communication requirement from a regionally accredited U.S. institution
  • You have a confirmed bachelor鈥檚 degree at the time of application from a regionally accredited U.S. institution