Graduate Admission

• Completed online application that includes:
  • One official transcript from all colleges and universities attended with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) from the baccalaureate nursing program. (International transcripts should be sent with an evaluation from a transcript credentialing service.)
  • Resume or curriculum vita
  • Personal statement should demonstrate written communications skills, be no more than two (2) pages double-spaced, and should address specific personal, academic and/or professional strengths and/or accomplishments and how these qualify you as a strong candidate for the MSN program, and why you are interested in a MSN from TCU.
  • Three professional references (should be from a supervisor, previous faculty or other professional references)
• BSN from an accredited school or university
• Current unencumbered licensure in the state of Texas, or the state in which practicum coursework will occur
• Current certification of American Heart Association BLS for health care Provider and immunization history that meets the DFW Hospital Council requirements.
• Preferred work history that includes one year of full-time experience, or its equivalent, as a registered nurse
• Applicants for whom English is a second language: a score of at least 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a score of 6 on the institutional version of the Test of Spoken English (TSE) within the past two years.

All submitted materials become the property of TCU. Satisfactory completion of a drug screen and background check will be required prior to beginning practicum hours. If accepted, a $250 non-refundable deposit is due with your letter of intent to hold your position.

• Completed online application that includes:
  • One official transcript from all colleges and universities attended with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) from the baccalaureate nursing program. (International transcripts should be sent with an evaluation from a transcript credentialing service.)
  • Resume or curriculum vita
  • Personal statement-should demonstrate written communication skills, be no more than two (2) pages double-spaced and should address 1) specific personal, academic and/or professional strengths and/or accomplishments and how these qualify you as a strong candidate for the DNP program, 2) why you are interested in a clinical doctorate from TCU, and 3) an overview of your proposed area of interest for your final scholarly project.
  • Three professional references (should be from a supervisor, previous faculty or other professional references)
• BSN from an accredited school or university
• Current unencumbered licensure in the state of Texas or the state in which practicum coursework will occur
• Current CPR certification and immunizations
• Applicants for whom English is a second language: a score of at least 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a score of 6 on the institutional version of the Test of Spoken English (TSE) within the past two years.
• Satisfactory completion of an interview
• Work history:
  • FNP, PMHNP and CNS: preferred work history that includes one year of full-time experience, or its equivalent, as a registered nurse
  • AGACNP: at least one year of full-time RN experience within an inpatient, acute care setting, including but not limited to progressive care, intensive or critical care, intermediate care, emergency department or telemetry unit.

All submitted materials become the property of TCU. Satisfactory completion of a drug screen and background check will be required prior to beginning practicum hours. If accepted, a $250 non-refundable deposit is due with your letter of intent to hold your position.

• Completed online application that includes:
  • One official transcript from all colleges and universities attended. (International transcripts should be sent with an evaluation from a transcript credentialing service)
  • Resume or curriculum vita
  • Personal statement-should demonstrate written communication skills, be no more than two (2) pages double-spaced and should address 1) specific personal, academic and/or professional strengths and/or accomplishments and how these qualify you as a strong candidate for the DNP program, 2) why you are interested in a doctorate from TCU, and 3) an overview of your proposed area of interest for your final scholarly project.
  • Three professional references (should be from a supervisor, previous faculty, or other professional references)
• Master’s degree in nursing or related field from an accredited school or university and a minimum GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. All applicants must hold a BSN in addition to a master’s degree.
• Current unencumbered licensure in the state of Texas or the state in which practicum coursework will occur
• Applicants for whom English is a second language: a score of at least 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a score of 6 on the institutional version of the Test of Spoken English (TSE) within the past two years.
• Satisfactory completion of an interview
• For applicants whose master’s is not in nursing administration or advanced practice, additional course work may be required based on a gap analysis of previous educational preparation.

All submitted materials become the property of TCU. Satisfactory completion of a drug screen and background check will be required prior to beginning practicum hours. If accepted, a $250 non-refundable deposit is due with your letter of intent to hold your position.

• Completed online application that includes:
  • One official transcript from all colleges and universities attended with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) from the baccalaureate nursing program. (International transcripts should be sent with an evaluation from a transcript credentialing service.)
  • Resume or curriculum vita
  • Personal statement-should demonstrate written communications skills, be no more than two (2) pages double-spaced and should address specific personal, academic and/or professional strengths and/or accomplishments and how these qualify you as a strong candidate for the post-graduate APRN certificate program, and why you are interested in a post-graduate certificate from TCU.
  • Three professional references (should be from a supervisor, previous faculty, or other professional references)
• BSN from an accredited school or university
• Ph.D. or a DNP from a NLNAC or CCNE accredited program
• Current unencumbered licensure in the state of Texas or the state in which practicum coursework will occur
• Current CPR certification and immunizations
• Applicants for whom English is a second language: a score of at least 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a score of 6 on the institutional version of the Test of Spoken English (TSE) within the past two years.

The amount of coursework required for the post-graduate APRN certificates (CNS and NP roles) and other roles is determined by a gap analysis of previously completed course work in your master’s and doctorate of nursing practice degree, when the course work was completed, and Texas Board of Nursing requirements.

All submitted materials become the property of TCU. Satisfactory completion of a drug screen and background check will be required prior to beginning practicum hours. If accepted, a $250 non-refundable deposit is due with your letter of intent to hold your position.