If you are applying for admission to the BSN/MSN Gateway Program for Registered Nurses, review the checklist below. We offer a 30% tuition reduction for RN students in the BSN phase and look forward to seeing your application.
Admission Requirements - Phase I (baccalaureate degree)
- Consider making an appointment to discuss your unique situation, qualifications, and goals. To schedule an appointment or have questions answered, contact Dr. Patricia Haynor, Program Coordinator, by phone at 610.519.7751 or by email at patricia.haynor@villanova.edu.
- Completion of BSN/MSN Gateway Program for Registered Nurses application and fee of $50 (make check payable to “Villanova University”).
- Personal Statement of career goals
- One Letter of Recommendation that speaks to clinical strengths and aptitude for advanced study.
- Completion of a Diploma or Associate Degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Current license to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania or evidence of eligibility for licensure (Licensure required prior to taking NUR 4107 and NUR 4110)
- Official transcripts from school of nursing and all college/universities attended
- A GPA of 2.75 or better in the most recently completed college level courses
- A completed criminal background check * (go to http://www.villanovabackgroundcheck.com)
- Pre-Clinical History and Physical form*
- Proof of malpractice insurance and physical exam*
*Required prior to taking NUR 4107 and NUR 4110
Admission Requirements - Phase II (master’s degree)
The following are the admission requirements for Gateway Program students. Admission-related forms and contact information for the Graduate Program can be found here.
- Completion of graduate application (the application fee is waived)
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or above in the BSN/MSN Gateway Program for Registered Nurses
- Grade of B or better in all NUR 7000 and above courses.
- Bridge course (NUR 3000) with a grade of B or better and successful passing of challenge examination (NUR 3005)
- Statistics course with a grade of C or above
- One reference letter that addresses the applicant’s clinical strengths and aptitude for graduate study
- Personal interview at the discretion of the Graduate Program Director
- Clinical experience as required by the graduate specialty selected
- GRE/MAT requirement waived for GPA 3.5 and above in Villanova's BSN program, or the completion of 6 credits in Villanova MSN courses at a GPA of 3.0 or better
Send your complete application packet to:
Dr. Patricia Haynor
College of Nursing
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova PA 19085-1690
