Master of Science in Nursing

Graduate students may be able to reduce their cost through prior learning, previous degrees earned at UWG, or transfer credits. We have created a tool to help students estimate their tuition costs.                

This program is offered entirely online. Though a student may choose to sign-up for a face-to-face elective or core course, one can earn this degree completely online.

Save money

UWG is often ranked as one of the most affordable accredited university of its kind, regardless of the method of delivery chosen. In addition, online courses and programs can mean a huge cost-savings in many non-evident ways: No more high gas charges. No childcare needed. The flexibility can allow one to maintain a job while attending school. Regardless of state residency, out-of-state non-resident students are not charged non-resident tuition for online course credit hours.

Details

• Total tuition costs and fees may vary, depending on the instructional method of the courses in which the student chooses to enroll.
• The more courses a student takes in a single term, the more they will typically save in fees and total cost.
• Face-to-Face or partially online courses are charged at the general tuition rate and all mandatory campus fees, based on the student's residency (non-residents are charged at a higher rate).
• Fully or entirely online course tuition rates and fees my vary depending on the program. Students enrolled in exclusively online courses do not pay non-Resident rates.
• Together this means that GA residents pay about the same if they take all face-to-face or partially online courses as they do if they take only fully online courses exclusively; while non-residents save money by taking fully online courses.
• One word of caution: If a student takes a combination of face-to-face and online courses in a single term, they will pay both all mandatory campus fees and the higher eTuition rate.
• For the cost information, as well as payment deadlines, see the Student Accounts and Billing Services website

There are a variety of financial assistance options for students, including scholarships and work study programs. Visit the Office of Financial Aid's website for more information.

Guidelines for Admittance

• All graduate applicants must complete the online Graduate Application. A current application fee of $40 is required. Note: The application fee will change to $55 on August 1, 2025.
• Applicants should also review the Graduate Studies Website for individual program specific requirements and tasks that must be completed prior to admission. See Graduate Studies Application Process.
• International applicants are subject to additional requirements and application deadlines. See Procedures for International Students.
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended are required and should be sent directly to the UWG Graduate Admissions Office.

Program Specific Admittance Guidelines

• Earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited program.
• Completion of a basic undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or higher prior to enrollment or during the first semester of the program.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States upon the start date of MSN coursework.
• An overall GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) for all nursing courses.
• Professional resume

Application Deadlines

The MSN program admits only in the Fall of each year.

Specific Graduate Admissions Deadlines are available via the Graduate School

*A review of applications will begin after February 1^st and will continue until the cohort of students for the MSN in Nursing program is full.

Please visit the Tanner Health System School of Nursing to view program specific requirements.

Admission Process Checklist

Please submit all transcripts to:

UWG Graduate Admissions
Mandeville Hall
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, GA 30118

The program specific admission checklist is available here

Contact

Graduate Admissions
graduate@westga.edu
678-839-1394

The Tanner Health School of Nursing Website includes a program handbook, directory of instructors and their credentials, as well as other vital information.

CONTACT
THSON Graduate Studies Associate
songraduate-list@westga.edu
Phone: 678-839-5115
Fax: 678-839-2462

*A review of applications will begin after February 1^st and will continue until the cohort of students for the MSN in Nursing program is full.

Specific Graduate Admissions Deadlines are available via the Graduate School

The purpose of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is to prepare registered nurses for advanced practice in the areas of health systems leadership and nursing education.

The major objectives of the MSN program are to:

1. Integrate scientific findings from nursing, biopsychosocial fields, genetics, public health, quality improvement, and organizational sciences for the continual improvement of nursing care across diverse settings.

2. Utilize leadership skills to promote ethical and critical decision making and effective working relationships.

3. Apply quality improvement and safety principles within an organization to improve educational and practice outcomes.

4. Translate scholarship into practice by applying research outcomes within educational and practice settings.

5. Employ client care and communication technologies to deliver quality care.

6. Employ advocacy strategies to influence health and health care.

7. Serve as a member and leader of inter-professional teams to create caring and collaborative relationships.

8. Apply organizational, client-centered, and culturally appropriate concepts to enhance population based care for individuals, families, and aggregates.