Auburn University School of Nursing

The joint Auburn University and Auburn University (Montgomery) Master of Science in Nursing program offers specialties for Nurse Educator and Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.  The jointly operated program is a demanding and challenging program designed to offer a wide range of academic opportunities and diverse resources.

Admission Requirements

1. A BSN from an accredited university or college
2. Total grade point average of 3.0 or higher
3. Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse
4. Three letters of reference
5. Personal Statement describing reasons for seeking the MSN

Admissions for the program is competitive and enrollment with only applicants meeting all admission requirements being considered. Selected applicants may be asked to interview with the admission committee and or other faculty as part of the admission process.

The RN license requirement may be waived for applicants completing their BSN during the semester. Students who are granted a waiver are required to obtain a license in the first 6 weeks in the first semester of study or be unable to continue in any clinical hours.

Applicants accepted into the program are required to complete the intent to enroll form and all related materials within the pre-designated period of time after receiving email notification of acceptance or forfeit their place in the program.

Students in the program may be asked to submit to a criminal background check.