Admissions Criteria

• 2.75 GPA or above on all previous coursework.
• A baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from a National League of Nursing (NLN)-accredited program.
• Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended. Instead of hard copy transcripts, you may supply official electronic transcripts issued by a post-secondary institution directly to Drexel University Online (use our email address, customerservice@drexel.com). You must supply transcripts regardless of the number of credits earned or the type of school you attended. If you do not list all post-secondary institutions on your application and these are listed on transcripts received from other institutions, processing of your application will be delayed until you have submitted the remaining transcripts. Click here to use our Transcript Lookup Tool to assist you in contacting your previous institutions.
• If you attended a Diploma School of Nursing and the school was affiliated with a college/university, the official transcript must be submitted from the college for any non-nursing courses for which you received credit.
• A copy of your current, unrestricted RN license or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse.
• A completed application form.
• Resume.
• Personal statement (length: 800 to 1600 words) that will give the admissions committee a better understanding of:
  • Why you are choosing this particular program of study
  • Your plans upon completion of the certificate
  • How your current work experience will enhance your experience in this program
     

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