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Admission Requirements

Where can I find more information about applying to Rockhurst University’s ABSN program?

You can find more information on this page or schedule an appointment with your Rockhurst University enrollment adviser.

What are the admission requirements to apply for the Online FNP Post-Master's Certificate and AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate programs?

The admission requirements for the Online FNP Post-Master's Certificate and the Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate are as follows:

  • MSN degree from an accredited institution
  • Active RN license
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
Where can I find more information about applying to Rockhurst University’s Online MSN degree programs?

You can find more information on this page or schedule an appointment with your Rockhurst University enrollment adviser.

What are the admission requirements to apply for the Online MSN degree programs?

The admission requirements for the MSN-FNP, MSN-AGACNP, MSN-Leadership, and MSN Dual Track programs are as follows:

  • BSN from CHEA recognized school and nursing accreditation from CCNE or ACEN
  • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended
  • Minimum BSN GPA: 3.0
  • Active unencumbered registered nurse license
  • 2 LORs (professional or academic)
  • Graduate Statistics
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
What are the admission requirements to apply for the ABSN program?
  • State requirement
    • Residency in one of the following states: Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri or Nebraska
  • Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • 2.7 GPA or higher
  • Resume
  • Completion of prerequisites:
    • Must complete 2 of 4 science prerequisites for your application to be reviewed
    • Science credits must be no older than 7 years; older credits trigger an ATI TEAS admission exam
    • Cannot repeat science courses more than once
    • Minimum of grade C in all prerequisite courses
    • 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher for prerequisite coursework
What are the admission requirements to apply for the online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership program?

The admission requirements for the Ed.D. in Education and Leadership program are as follows:

  • Master’s degree in any field OR completion of 33 graduate credits 
  • 3.0 GPA  
  • 2 letters of recommendation (professional) 
  • Personal statement
  • Research statement
  • Resume 
  • Transcripts from all universities attended (Evaluations for international transcripts are required. WES and others are accepted.) 
Where can I find information about applying to Rockhurst University’s online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership program?

You can find more information on this page or schedule an appointment with your Rockhurst University enrollment adviser.

What are the admission requirements to apply for the online PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate program?
  • MSN from CCNE accredited school 
  • Active RN license 
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 
  • 2 letters of recommendation 
  • Personal statement 
  • No GRE/GMAT required 
Are there prerequisites for the ABSN program?

Yes, students must have completed these prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C in each course:

  • Anatomy & Physiology I & II with lab (8 credits)
  • Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
  • General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry with lab (4 credits)
  • Nutrition (3 credits)
  • Statistics (3 credits)
  • Life Span/Developmental Psychology (3 credits)

*Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher for prerequisites, and a minimum of grade C in all prerequisite courses.

What are the admission requirements to apply for the online MSN-PMHNP program?
  • BSN from CHEA recognized institution 
  • Nursing accreditation from CCNE or ACEN 
  • Active RN license 
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 
  • 2 letters of recommendation 
  • Personal statement 
  • No GRE/GMAT required 

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A dedicated enrollment adviser can answer your questions and guide you through the application process. Begin by filling out a form and starting the conversation.

Your adviser can help with:

  • Admission Requirements
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