THSON Admissions

• BSN Pre-Licensure Program Admissions will be from October 1st through Feburary 1st
• Admissions process, including pre-requisites and application instructions
• Full list of BSN Core Courses (PDF)
• Prospective transfer students should read about admission requirements to the university. Click here to see what courses may transfer (reference only). Official transfer evaluation of transcripts takes place 4-6 weeks after admission to UWG and orientation registration.
• Optional Admissions Criteria for Competitive Selection 
• For additional questions email uwgbsn@westga.edu or call 678-839-6552.

• Admits once a year for Fall
• Application available online
• Application and all admission materials must be submitted by February 1 to be considered for PRIORITY Fall admission into the MSN Program.
• Application and all admission materials will be accepted for REGULAR rolling Fall admission into the MSN Program until first day of the Fall semester.
• NOTE: Rolling (continuous) admission occurs after the priority admission decisions are complete. Consideration for available space during the rolling admission cycle is awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Consideration for admission is only given to complete files.

• Admits once a year for Fall
• Application available online
• Now reviewing applications for Fall 2025 on a rolling admission basis. Admissions will continue until the cohort is full for Fall 2025.

Admissions Process, including pre-requisites and application instructions (PDF)

How to Apply:

• Go to the UWG Graduate School Website
• Click "online application" under step 1
• Create an account
• Complete the application
• Please provide RN license number of current licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States within the application .

Proof of the following should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

•  One transcript from each college or university attended

Please submit all official transcripts via email to graduate@westga.edu or mail to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, GA 30118

Proof of the following should be sent the to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

• Professional curriculum vitae or resume and license verification should be uploaded during the online application process above, under "Supplemental Items"

Application and all admission materials must be submitted by February 1 to be considered for PRIORITY Fall admission into the MSN Program.

Application and all admission materials will be accepted for REGULAR rolling Fall admission into the MSN Program until first day of the Fall semester.

Note: Rolling (continuous) admission occurs after the priority admission decisions are complete. Consideration for available space during the rolling admission cycle is awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Consideration for admission is only given to complete files. 

Upon receipt of all application materials by the deadline, and determination by the School of Nursing that all admission criteria are met, including grade point average, the School of Nursing will notify selected applicants of admission status.

The admission criteria represent minimal standards and provide no guarantee of acceptance. Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing program is competitive and granted by the Graduate Committee of the School of Nursing.  

If you have any questions, contact the Graduate Studies Associate, Craig Brown, at jcbrown@westga.edu or by phone at 678-839-5115.

The EdD in Nursing Education application deadline may be extended until spaces are filled or space may no longer be available.

How to Apply:

1. Go to the UWG Graduate School Website
2. Click "online application" under step 1
3. Create an account
4. Complete the application 
5. Please provide RN license number of current unencumbered RN license in the state in which the student will practice within the application
6. Submit EdD Personal Statement/Writing Prompt

Proof of the following should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

• One transcript from each degree-granting institution attended

Please submit all official transcripts via email to graduate@westga.edu or via mail to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, GA 30118

Proof of the following should be sent the to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

• Profession curriculum vitae or resume and license verification should be uploaded during the online application above under "Supplemental Items"

• Three letters of recommendation should go through an electronic form that is sent out when the prospective student is completing the online application above
• In a two to three-page double-spaced scholarly essay, discuss your short and long-term academic and career goals once you obtain the Doctorate in Nursing Education (EdD). What is your area of research interest for the Doctorate in Nursing Education (EdD), and how does this relate to the needs for the future of nursing education? Explain this topic of interest and the need for scholarly inquiry in this area. Include the literature that supports its relevance, particularly as it relates to the future of nursing education. Submit this scholarly essay in a Word document.
• To ensure academic integrity, the Tanner Health School of Nursing (THSON) vigorously affirms the importance of an Honor Code as defined by the THSON Undergraduate and Graduate Student Handbook. Therefore, to detect and prevent plagiarism, faculty members at THSON now use an originality tool called Turnitin to compare a candidate's work with multiple online sources. Turnitin reports a percentage of similarity with multiple online sources and provides links to those specific sources. However, the tool itself does not determine whether or not a paper has been plagiarized. Instead, the individual faculty member must make that judgment.