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Admissions

 
McDowell Activity Center on the University of Mary's main campus


Applicants are asked to please submit all application materials by April 1 for May starts, Aug. 1 for September starts, and Dec. 1 for January starts.

MBA


Individuals holding a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and who have an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 overall, or 2.75 during the last two years of the undergraduate degree, or 3.00 in a major field of study will be admitted to begin graduate study. To complete the application process, please submit:

  • Completed application (to include goal statement)
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • $140 non-refundable application and enrollment fee
  • Resume

After the successful completion of a minimum of six (6) credit hours (two courses), and upon recommendation of the graduate advisor, the student will be advanced to candidacy status according to the following criteria:

  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for graduate course work
  • Acceptable personal, academic, and professional conduct
  • An approved program of study

For the Enrollment Application, Click here.

MBA Completion

For the MBA Completion Program, the following process and criteria for admissions apply:

Individuals holding a Master of Management degree from the University of Mary and who have a graduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale will be screened for admissions to the MBA Completion Program. To complete the application process, please submit:

  • Completed application (to include goal statement)
  • One letter of reference
  • $100 non-refundable enrollment fee

For the Enrollment Application, Click here.


MSN: Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator, and RN to MSN

Before acceptance into the Graduate Nursing Program, an applicant must be accepted to the University of Mary Graduate School.  After all prerequisites have been met for the graduate nursing program, an applicant will be considered for acceptance to the Nursing Division.

Individuals holding a bachelor of science in nursing degree from an accredited institution and who have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in the nursing program will be admitted to begin graduate study. To complete the application process, please submit:

  • Completed graduate application
  • Statement of Professional Goals
  • Official transcripts (including transcripts of any graduate courses completed)
  • Two letters of reference
  • $140 application and enrollment fee
  • Resume

Additional application requirements to be submitted for consideration of acceptance to the Graduate Nursing Division:

  • Evidence of RN licensure
  • Background check

Applicants are encouraged to submit all application materials at once.

For Enrollment Application, Click here.


Undergraduate - Bachelor's in Management & Accounting

For the undergraduate program, the following process and criteria for admissions apply:

Individuals should have a minimum of 30 semester hours of transferable college credit (2.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited institution of higher learning and/or three (3) years of relevant work experience. To complete the application process, please submit:

  • Completed application
  • Official transcripts 
  • Resume
  • $125 non-refundable application and enrollment fee

For the Enrollment Application, Click here.


Undergraduate - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Before acceptance is granted to the Nursing Program, an applicant must be accepted to the University of Mary. After all prerequisites have been met for the nursing program, an applicant will be considered for acceptance to the Nursing Division.

To complete the application process to the University of Mary, please submit:

  • Completed application
  • Official transcripts
  • $125 application and enrollment fee

To be admitted to the nursing program, the candidate must: 

  • Hold a current license in good standing as an RN
  • Have achieved a GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • Have a grade of C or higher in required courses (required courses listed below)
  • Submit Immunization and Health History
  • Obtain and clear a criminal background check
  • Nursing Disclosure
  • Have current CPR certification
  • Have yearly TB test

The Nursing Division requires the following courses as prerequisites to admittance:  

    • Microbiology
    • Two courses in anatomy and physiology
    • An introductory course in organic/biochemistry
    • Sociology
    • General Psychology
    • Lifespan Psychology
    • Ethics (may be taken at University of Mary)

(These courses in part, also fulfill the liberal arts requirement.)

Applicant are encouraged to submit all application materials at once.

For Enrollment Application, Click here.




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