Admission Requirements

There is a required Orientation Program for students accepted into the PhD program that occurs the Friday before classes begin.  Details for the Orientation Program are sent by e-mail two weeks in advance of the orientation day.

Interested applicants should possess the following qualities:

• The PhD program is a post-bachelor's degree program.  Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree program at time of admission.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
• A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
• International applicants:  Please refer to this site prior to submitting an application:  https://illinoisstate.edu/admissions/international/online-program-disclosure/  Additionally, international applicants must submit a Credentials Evaluation Service Academic Report from CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools).  Applicants must comply with the International Applicant Requirements, https://illinoisstate.edu/admissions/international/requirements/, as directed by the Illinois State University Office of Admissions. Please apply early in the application process to ensure adequate time to review transcripts and Credential Evaluation Reports. 

Health and Safety Compliance Requirements for enrollment in Mennonite College of Nursing programs

Prior to enrolling in nursing coursework students must meet health and safety compliance requirements, to include drug testing, a criminal background check, a physical examination, and several immunizations. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in dismissal from the program.