Application Process for Nursing Students
Application deadlines for nursing
- February 15 for fall semester
- June 15 for spring semester
Decisions are made within 30 days of application due date.
Requirements and pre-requisites
To be considered for our nursing program, you need a 2.8 GPA, all nursing pre-requisites passed with a C- or above and only one nursing pre-req can be repeated. View EMU nursing policy (PDF).
You must first be admitted to the university before the nursing department will consider your application. For students who first language is not English, we will need a TOEFL score.
Seeking a second degree in nursing?
Here is more info for students seeking nursing as a second degree (PDF).
LPN to RN program
Download this info on going from LPN to RN at EMU (PDF).
Are you transferring from a community college?
- University application
- Nursing application
- $100 nursing application fee
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcript – from each college attended
Are you transferring from a residential college or university?
- University application
- Nursing application
- $100 nursing application fee
- Official high School transcripts
- Official college transcript – from each college attended
- Student Life Recommendation form (PDF) – Print this form, complete the top section and submit to your Dean of Students. This form can be faxed to the admissions office at (540) 432-4444.
Have you earned a four-year degree or higher?
- University application
- Nursing application
- $100 nursing application fee
- Official college transcript – from each college attended

Admissions checklist for first-years or transfers