GSN Admissions
GSN Admissions

 

The Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) admits registered nurses from the military and other federal services. Admission to all GSN programs is competitive and requires School of Nursing faculty endorsement and approval.

Admission to GSN programs are separate and distinct from selection by a sponsoring agency (e.g. Air Force, Army, Navy, PHS). Admissions are competitive, meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Every applicant must be accepted by both the GSN and their sponsoring agency to matriculate.

 

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ADMISSIONS PROCESS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Check your eligibility 

Military Eligibility

Active Duty: 

If you’re currently Active Duty, you’ll need to apply to your respective Service for sponsorship, using the resource outlined in this document. 

Civilian, National Guard or Reservists: 

If you’re currently not Active Duty (i.e. Civilian) or in the Reserves or National Guard, please use the resource outlined in this document to commission to Active Duty.

Academic Eligibility

USUHS GSN Admission Requirements: 

Once Service Sponsorship eligibility is verified, all applicants must verify they meet the requirements to apply to USUHS Graduate School of Nursing listed in this document.

 

GET STARTED: complete online forms

The application window opens on April 1 and will close on August 1. Three online forms are required to submit a complete application.

Part 1 of the application gathers demographics, registers applicants with the USU Registrar for tracking, and provides access to Parts 2 & 3 of the application. After submitting Part 1, applicants will be contacted periodically with updates on the status of their application package.

Application Part 1

Allow 1-2 business days after submitting Part 1 to receive your Student ID via email; this ID is required for Application Part 2 and Supporting Documents submission.

To access the required Google Forms that follow, all applicants must use a Google account. Instructions below provide an option to create a Google account using your existing, non-Gmail email address.

Steps to create a Google Account using your non-Gmail email address

  1. Go to the Google Account Sign-up page.

  2. Enter your name.

  3. When you reach the "Choose your Gmail address" section, look for the link that says "Use your existing email".

  4. Enter your current non-Gmail address.

  5. Verify the email via a code sent to that inbox.

Part 2 of the application collects required supplemental program information.

Application Part 2

COMPLETE APPLICATION: UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Part 3 of the application collects required supporting documents. Applicants must complete Parts 1 and 2 before completing their application in Part 3.

What supporting documents do I need? GSN programs have outlined required supporting documents in a checklist format. Reference and download a copy of the program of application checklist here. 

All supporting documents are due no later than August 1 of the application window. All documents do not have to be uploaded in one submission. Multiple submissions can be made to upload documents as they are ready at the applicant's convenience. Be sure to input the same Email Address and Student ID assigned to you each time you submit documents. 

Application Part 3

Please direct all Official Transcripts (from prior institutions' Registrar's Offices) and References (e.g., Shadowing Forms and Letters of Recommendation) to the USU Registrar at UniversityAdmissions@usuhs.edu. 

Deadline: August 1

 

After completing all steps and submitting all required documents by August 1, you will receive confirmation that your package is complete. If you have not received confirmation within 2 weeks of completion, please reach out to UniversityAdmissions@usuhs.edu.

Questions?

Please review the Admissions FAQ page first to address questions. 

Admissions FAQ

If not addressed on the FAQ page, program-specific requirement questions can be directed via program emails below:

Reach out to UniversityAdmissions@usuhs.edu with application questions not addressed elsewhere.

Hear from GSN Alumni

APRN promotional videos were created for recruiting future active duty Advanced Practice Registered Nursing student applicants. The purpose is to offer insight into the application process, share experiences and advice, provide tips on academic life, and foster a supporting community. The videos are intended for applicants and nursing leadership that support applicants, such as Chief Nurses, to aid aspiring students in navigating the complexities of preparing for and applying to the Graduate School of Nursing. Students from the PMHNP program were highlighted in the videos. Additional recruitment videos of students from other specialties are planned.

 

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