Quick-Start Guide to MSN Program - University of Mississippi ...

Quick-Start Guide to MSN Program
This comprehensive guide to applying to the MSN program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing
contains links to websites, admission informa� on and useful contacts.
Step 1: Review the application deadlines, admission criteria and program start dates.
Access http://son.umc.edu/apply/. The master’s and post-master’s degree programs offer continuous enrollment,
meaning that there are spring, summer and fall start dates. (Please note: The nurse practitioner tracks may be offered
only during select semesters.)
Deadlines: Spring admission: October 15 • Summer admission: February 15 • Fall admission: March 31
Step 2: Do you know which program and track you want to pursue?
• If yes, skip to next step.
• If no, schedule to speak with a recruiter or program director before advancing to next step.
MSN Track Directors:
Dr. Joyce Brewer (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP & Family NP) jbrewer@umc.edu
Dr. Cindy Luther (Adult-Gerontology NP & Psychiatric/Mental Health NP) cluther@umc.edu
Dr. Jean Walker (Nurse Educator) jwalker@umc.edu
Dr. Rebecca Askew (Nursing and Health Care Administrator) raskew@umc.edu
Office of Student Affairs, Student Recruitment: nsrecruiter@umc.edu or (601) 984-6262
Step 3: Go to http://son.umc.edu/apply/ and click on “Apply Online” to get started.
If you encounter any problems with the online application, please contact the Office of Student Records and Registrar,
(601) 984-1084.
Step 4: Request official transcripts.
Contact each community college or university attended and request that your transcripts be sent to:
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Office of Student Records and Registrar
2500 N. State Street
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
If you have questions regarding transcripts, please contact the Office of Student Records and Registrar, at (601) 984-1084.
If you need help finding your school’s link, try Googling with search terms reflecting your school, location and the word
“transcript”. (For example, “Hinds Community College Jackson, MS transcript”.)
Step 5: Secure the e-mail addresses of three individuals willing to
provide a recommendation.
Examples for references include a past/present supervisor, professional colleague, academic dean and/or instructor. Further
instructions are included in the online application.

Step 6: Are you a registered nurse?
• If yes, obtain evidence of current unrestricted licensure (RN) to practice in the United States.
• If no, be aware that new graduates must pass the NCLEX ® during the first semester of coursework.
Print a validation document from your state board of nursing website. For Mississippi, visit https://www.ms.gov/msbn/
InquiryInformation.do. If you will have clinical practice in a state where you are not currently licensed, obtain evidence of
eligibility for licensure or privilege to practice in this state.
Step 7: Prepare for and take the GRE ®.
• Access http://etsis4.ets.org/tcenter/tcenter.jsp or Google “GRE ® test site” to find a local test center.
• Google “GRE ® prep” for a list of resources, or visit your local or online bookstore.
Step 8: After taking the GRE ®, check your test results. Are they competitive?
• If yes, go to next step.
• If no, schedule to retake the test.
The GRE ® testing program allows individuals to retake one section, two sections or the entire test. If you have questions about
competitive GRE ® scores, please contact a track director or the student recruiter.
Note: The Registrar’s office requires a paper copy of test results, and scores take several weeks to be received from the
Educational Testing Service.
Step 9: Check your e-mail regularly.
Respond promptly if alerted that an item needs attention. If your e-mail address or mailing address changes, be sure to
notify the Registrar’s office. Students typically are notified of their acceptance within three weeks following the application
deadline.
Step 10: Complete the application process.
• Did you finish the online application, including payment of the $25 application fee?
• Did you submit your official GRE ® scores?
• Please note: All materials � transcripts, recommendations, test scores and the application � must be received by the
application deadline.
Although the Registrar’s office checks for completeness, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is
complete. Please call (601) 984-1084.
Step 11: If requested, attend an interview and complete a criminal background check.
Students, who are accepted into the program, must successfully complete these requirements prior to final acceptance.
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