We make our admission process as straightforward and personalized as possible. If you have any questions or need guidance, our counselors and advisers in the School of Nursing are available to assist you at every stage of your application process.
Applications for part-time study are accepted on a rolling basis. Final deadlines are generally two weeks prior to the start of classes.
Spring start application deadline (begin classes in January): January 1
Fall start application deadline (begin classes in August): August 1
Applications are evaluated once all materials are received by Quinnipiac. Students are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible for their desired semester. Class sizes are limited.
Applicant must have a bachelor's degree (BSN) and a master's degree (MSN) in nursing.
Applicant must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Applicant must hold an unencumbered and unrestricted nursing (RN) license.
As an online program, this MSN is available to students from within and outside of the State of Connecticut. The School of Nursing will identify clinical placements for all in-state students; those living in other states will be required to identify potential practicum sites well in advance so that the School of Nursing can establish necessary clinical affiliation agreements.
Students from states outside of Connecticut that do not allow students to complete clinical rotations (e.g., New York) will be notified that they will not be able to complete the program’s clinical requirements in their home state.
Completed application form
Nonrefundable application fee of $45 (payable by credit or debit card; do not send cash or check)
Current resume
Copy of unencumbered and unrestricted nursing (RN) license
Official transcripts
It is the applicant's responsibility to request official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and professional schools attended (including part-time and summer study). If the applicant received transfer credit from another institution, it is still necessary to have an official transcript sent from the original university. These transcripts must be provided to Quinnipiac University in a sealed envelope or sent electronically to graduate@qu.edu
Personal statement
Please answer the following essay questions in your personal statement and stay within the maximum word limit of 300 words per question.
Describe why you want to pursue your Post-master’s Certificate in Nursing Education. Your answer should emphasize:
Your interest in selected specialty
How your professional experience prepares you for advanced practice in your selected specialty
Your career goals
Applications are reviewed once all of the required materials have been received. It is your responsibility to ensure that missing documents are received prior to the stated admissions deadline. After acceptance, nurses will complete a background check and drug screen; instructions will be provided by our School of Nursing.
Contact Graduate Admissions before coming to our campuses in North Haven or Hamden for information on what to see and do, details about directions and parking, and to set up an opportunity to speak with one of our admissions representatives.
Quinnipiac University supports equality of educational and employment opportunity. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.
Our graduate admissions representatives are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.
