Application Process

Applications for the fall 2022 are accepted between March 1st, 2022 and July 15th, 2022.  Only complete applications will be reviewed.  Applicants considering applying after the noted deadlines should contact the Graduate Program Advisor prior to beginning the application process.

It is very important that a complete application is in place by the noted deadline.  The application review and admission process generally takes 3 to 4 weeks.  Applications are processed on a rolling basis until the application deadline.  Applicants will learn of their admission status within a 4 week period from the time a complete application is in the system.  Admitted applicants must have cleared a criminal background check and drug screen along with specified health and safety forms through MCN before enrolling in first semester courses.  

Applicants who reside in Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Iowa have the benefit of paying In-State tuition at Illinois State University.

External Applicants

Step 1: Complete the online application

Applicants must complete the  on-line application for admission through the Illinois State University's Office of Admissions.  

As specified on the Illinois State application, please provide all former names under which your transcripts might arrive to the Office of Admissions. Failure to do so may make the applicant ineligible for admission review.

As part of the ISU online application, applicants will be required to complete and upload supplemental materials required by Mennonite College of Nursing.

• Resume
• Three to five page double spaced essay outlining research interests and career goals
• Copy of RN license (not required until after student has been accepted)

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.

Step 2: Submit official transcripts

Official transcripts for non-ISU college coursework should be emailed directly from the prior academic institutions to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu  or sent by mail to:

Illinois State University
Graduate School

209 Hovey Hall
Campus Box 4040
Normal, Illinois 61790-4040

 

Again, make sure to provide all former names under which your transcripts might arrive with your online application to the Office of Admissions. Failure to do so may make your application ineligible for admission review.

Step 3: Submit references 

Note three professional or academic references in the online application.  The form linked below will be available to your references to submit electronically through the online application.

References should be from persons qualified to assess the applicant's potential to succeed in the program, with one reference from a doctorally prepared nurse. 

Reference Form