Application Deadline
August 1st
for Fall Admission
April 15th
for Summer Admission
December 1st
for Spring Admission
This study is for applicants who are interested in taking graduate courses and want to explore their options.
Admission Criteria
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program
- Fully submitted online application including paid application fee
- Personal statement including a list of specific non-degree courses you’d like to take
- Official transcript(s) of all prior college work
- Three letters of reference that attest to the applicant’s academic ability, professional competency, and personal character. The letters should be provided by a former faculty or a professional colleague and at least one letter should be from an individual in a supervisory role.
Learn more about the general application.
Graduate Admissions
If, by the end of the semester, you’d like to continue your studies, we encourage you to apply to one of our graduate nursing programs.
Although acceptance to our non-degree study does not guarantee your admission into a graduate program, we will calculate your non-degree grades into your GPA and consider them when we review your graduate admission requirements. Grades lower than a B cannot be transferred to any of our graduate programs.
Licensure & Clinical Compliance for Nursing Programs
At Rutgers School of Nursing, we are dedicated to preparing ethical and skilled nursing professionals. To be licensed in most states, a criminal history background check is a prerequisite for licensure as a registered professional nurse (RN) per the state’s Board of Nursing. Since eligibility criteria may vary, applicants should check with the Board of Nursing of the state in which they plan to apply for licensure to determine the eligibility criteria.
All nursing students in clinical courses are required to complete a criminal history background check. Depending on your program, clinical sites may require additional screening, such as drug testing and/or fingerprinting to ensure compliance with their policies and standards. Please review Clinical Clearance Requirements for individual Rutger’s nursing programs. These practices reflect the nursing profession’s commitment to trust, accountability, and community safety. If you have questions or need support, our team is here to help guide you on your journey