Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Program (15 months)

• A baccalaureate degree (not required at the time of application) 
• If a baccalaureate degree is not complete at the time of application, applicants must submit two letters of academic reference  - one from an academic advisor and one from a professor - indicating readiness for an accelerated program and readiness to graduate on or before the 2nd Sunday in May.
• 2.8 cumulative GPA or higher
• 3.0 prerequisite GPA or higher
• at least 6 of the 8 prerequisite courses must be completed before the time of application
• all 8 prerequisite courses must be completed before beginning the program

• Anatomy/physiology I and II (both must be taken at the same institution)
• One chemistry course (general, inorganic, organic, or biochemistry)
• One psychology course (developmental psychology across the life span preferred)
• One sociology course (must have an SOC prefix or course code, other courses by approval only, minimum 3 credit hours)
• One microbiology course (must include a lab)
• One nutrition course (minimum 2 credit hours)
• One statistics course 

All prerequisite courses must be passed with a C or higher. Students cannot repeat more than two of the prerequisite courses. A single course may not be repeated more than once.

Prerequisite courses taken more than ten (10) years ago will not be accepted.

A newer laptop (i.e. purchased within the last 3-4 years) with a Mac, Windows, or iPad operating system is required.  Tablets, Chromebooks, Android, or Linux operating systems are not supported by the testing application used in the nursing program.

Completed applications are processed on a rolling basis between August 1 and February 15, with priority consideration given to applications received by December 31.  Application materials received after February 15 will not be processed until the following August. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for applications to be reviewed. All eligible applicants must complete an in-person interview during the review period. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.

A completed application includes:

• University and nursing application
• Official college transcript from all schools attended. Transcript(s) should be mailed to Eastern Mennonite University, Admissions Office, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg VA 22802
• Official high school transcript
• A NACES member credential evaluation is required for foreign university transcripts.
• A personal interview

Admitted students will be required to complete a criminal background check prior to beginning the clinical level of the nursing program.  Students should be aware that certain crimes may prohibit them from participating in clinical experiences that are required for the program and/or may affect their ability to take the NCLEX-RN.

For more information, please refer Guidance Document 90-55 from the Virginia Department of Health and Department of Health Professions.  Note that regulations may vary among states.

TOEFL and international students

For students whose first language is not English, we require a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 (does not include speaking section) on the written test, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) that includes a speaking section, or a 213 on the computer-based test. Students who take the IELTS must obtain a score of 6.5 or higher. EMU’s Intensive English Program is available helps students with certain TOEFL scores achieve the level of English skill required to succeed in a degree program. Upon successful completion of the IEP, up to 15 credits may be applied to a degree program.

Also, a NACES member credential evaluation is required for all foreign university transcripts. Incoming EMU students often use World Education Services. Learn more by reading our admissions checklist for international students.

Affordability

• All interviewees will meet with the financial aid office to develop a personalized financial plan.

Links

1. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
2. Complete the EMU Financial Aid Information Sheet available from the financial assistance office.
3. Check out the American Association of Colleges of Nursing for more financial aid options.
4. See if you are elegible for the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) Program using the VTAG fact sheet and the VTAG application.
5. Learn more about EMU's payment plans, policies and options.