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The deadline for submission of applications is June 1st for a fall quarter start date. Students taking courses as a Rush University student-at-large will not be admitted if their Rush GPA is below 3.0. All materials submitted for evaluation are taken into consideration.
The following items must be received by the Office of College Admission Services by the application deadline:
- A completed graduate application and $40 nonrefundable application fee
- Official transcripts from all prior institutions of higher education where the student has attended
- Copy of current nursing license
- A resume or curriculum vitae that includes work experience, educational, leadership and professional organizational activities, and scholarly activities including publications, presentations, research, honors and awards
- Three letters of recommendation with at least one recommendation from a person with a doctoral degree
- GRE scores
- TOEFL scores, if required
In addition to the basic requirements established by The Graduate College, PhD applicants to the Division of Nursing are evaluated using the following criteria:
- A cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate and graduate courses
- A cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all nursing courses
- A comprehensive essay delineating a research area of interest, qualifications and readiness for doctoral study
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE). For more information go to http://www.gre.org.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores for applicants who have not completed four years of high school education in the United States
- Two acceptable interviews with College of Nursing faculty. These are arranged after a preliminary review of academic credentials and application materials.
The Admissions Committee, along with the Division Director, evaluate all applications and make recommendations based on several factors. All prior academic experience, faculty interviews and the letters of recommendation are evaluated for an indication of the applicant's potential for success as a doctoral student and future independent investigator. The applicant's statement describing goals and motivation are examined to determine the compatibility between the applicant's area of study and the availability of an appropriate College of Nursing faculty mentor. College of Nursing faculty members of the Graduate College will interview applicants before admission to the program. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to require additional materials. Students who do not meet the minimum recommended requirements in all areas may be considered on an individual basis.
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