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Information for Accelerated Second Degree BSN Candidates

WE ARE PLEASED to learn of your interest in the Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies. Please take care to complete the application form thoroughly and accurately. It is important to note that it is your responsibility to see that all of the materials required by the Committee on Admissions are received in a timely manner. While we encourage you to communicate with the School of Nursing & Health Studies regarding your application, neither the Office of Undergraduate Admissions nor the School of Nursing & Health Studies can assume total responsibility to inform you about erroneous or missing materials. In order to be certain that your application is properly processed and a complete and accurate picture of your academic and personal accomplishments is presented to the Committee on Admissions, you are urged to make special note of the items mentioned below:

  • Please be aware that there are prerequisite courses required for entry into the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program.

  • Application deadlines for the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program are as follows:
    February 1 for Fall entry; August 1 for Spring entry.

  • To receive full consideration, the following materials must be received by the appropriate deadline:

  • Online Application for Admission, including:
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Résumé / CV
    • Academic Recommendation
    • Professional Recommendation
    • Nonrefundable $65 application fee

  • Official transcripts (unopened) from ALL college level work

  • Catalog pages (photocopies and Internet print-outs permissible) describing all prerequisite coursework from each of the colleges previously attended, as well as the page(s) describing the institution grading system.

  • Official transcripts (unopened) from all institutions of higher education attended, course descriptions and grading system guidelines described above should be mailed in ONE packet to:

    Georgetown University
    School of Nursing & Health Studies
    Office of Admissions and Outreach
    Box 571107, 3700 Reservoir Road, NW
    Washington, DC 20057-1107
    ATTN: “Application to Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program.”

  • Interview: Competitive applicants will be invited to interview. Details related to times, dates, and locations will be announced by the Admissions Committee.

  • International Students. All candidates whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). This test must be taken by the program admission deadline in order to be considered during the Committee on Admissions’ review of student files. All transcripts from institutions outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by World Education Services
  • Please read additional information (PDF) about the program, including details on waivers, housing, and financial aid.

  • If you have any questions regarding the admissions process to the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program, please feel free to contact us.



  • Please Note: Application for Fall 2009 will be available beginning in mid-November with a final deadline of February 1.  Applications review will begin in February

Direct Entry applicants must complete both the online application and the Graduate School application.

 

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