Admission Requirements

  • An individual with a graduate degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by both the USDoE and CHEA and national nursing programmatic accreditation (CCNE, ACEN, CNEA) may apply to complete a post graduate certificate in a graduate nursing major for which they do not already hold a degree.
  • Graduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from the degree-granting institution.
  • Anyone applying to become a student at Indiana Wesleyan University must provide proof that all nursing licenses, whether current or inactive, are unencumbered. Potential students with encumbered nursing licenses will not be considered eligible for enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • Three letters of professional reference from faculty members, professional colleagues, work supervisors or a pastor who can evaluate the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program. At least one recommendation must be from a supervisor from within the last two years. Recommendations from family members are NOT appropriate.
  • Official transcripts from the baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting institution, sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • At least one year of professional practice. Students applying for admission to a Nurse Practitioner program must have at least 500 hours of direct contact and/or care for patients within the year prior to admission.
  • A criminal history background check will be conducted on all applicants at the beginning the program, at the student's expense. Admission and/or progression in the program may depend on the results of these checks.
  • Students who do not speak English as their first and primary language must submit satisfactory scores from one of the following prior to admission to the university:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For graduate students, a score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) is required for regular academic admission.
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For undergraduate students, a score of at least 6.0 is required; for graduate students, a score of at least 6.5 is required; for doctoral students, a score of at least 7.0 is required for regular admission.

Graduation Requirements

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in all graduate work and a minimum grade of "B" in each course.
  • Satisfactory completion of all practicum and program requirements.
  • Program must be completed within four (4) years from the date of enrollment. Fees are associated with various courses and are subject to change. Students who extend beyond the maximum time to complete the program may incur more fees.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.