Admission to the University Graduate Program
- Provide all required documents for admission
- Apply for admission to Graduate Studies at Texas A&M University – Texarkana
- Follow the path mapped on the Graduate Studies website
- Meet with Nursing Program Advisor
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an institution of higher education that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and either the NLNAC or the CCNE.
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of Texas or licensed in the state where practicums will occur.
- Up-to-date immunizations including flu and TDaP vaccinations, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, negative 12-panel drug screen, negative TB test result, and personal health insurance.
- Clear FBI background check
- Completed application and fee payment, official transcripts from each institution attended, resume, letter of commitment, and 2 letters of support from supervisors or professional mentors.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 hours of undergraduate nursing coursework.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
International applicants with foreign transcripts must follow the policies and procedures for international students as outlined on the University admissions page. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency, which is satisfied by a minimum TOEFL score taken within the previous two years of:
- 550 for paper-based testing (p-BT), or
- 213 computer-based testing (c-BT), or
- 79 Internet-based testing (i-BT)
These scores must be sent directly from ETS to the University, and the test must have been taken within the two-year period prior to enrollment.