Application Requirements
What are the prerequisites and requirements to apply?
Please see the admissions section.
Do I need to submit a transcript for an Associate’s Degree or a summer class taken at a local community college if the credits show up on my graduating transcript?
Yes, you must submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.
What should I include in my professional statement of purpose?
Your professional statement of purpose should address, in detail, your intellectual and clinical interests, your interest in the specific advanced practice nursing specialty to which you are applying, and your fit with Georgetown University’s program.
What should I include in my resume/ CV?
The following components should be included in your resume/CV:
- Educational background including institutions, degree(s) awarded, and/or degrees in progress, dates of degrees awarded/anticipated date of degree;
- Relevant employment history, location, brief description of position, and dates (if within a health care setting, please describe the type of unit and duties within that position); and
- Community/Volunteer experience
The acceptable file formats are .pdf, .doc, and .docx.
Is an interview required?
No, instead you will upload a video essay to your application. If additional information is needed, you will be contacted directly by a member of the faculty admissions committee.
I have my bachelor’s degree in non-nursing content, but I am an RN. Am I eligible?
Georgetown University requires that applicants to its graduate nursing programs hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or equivalent degree, i.e., Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL).
If I have below a 3.0 GPA should I apply?
While the majority of students admitted to the program have a cumulative undergraduate GPA greater than 3.0 (and an equally strong science GPA), each applicant is reviewed holistically by the faculty admissions committee. Commitment to scholarship, leadership, and clinical inquiry are crucial components in a competitive application. Academic rigor, clinical experience, best fit with the program, and advanced specialty are also highly considered during the application review process.
