Master of Science in Nursing, Leadership Application Requirements

NURSING@SIMMONS

At Simmons, we take a holistic approach to reviewing applications. We consider your personal, professional, and academic experiences as a whole in order to evaluate your preparedness and potential for success in our Master of Nursing Science (MSN) programs.

Below you will find eligibility criteria and a detailed list of materials you’ll need to submit to apply to the MSN, Leadership program.

To be considered for admission to the Nursing@Simmons MSN, Leadership program, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have:

All applicants must have a current unencumbered and unrestricted U.S. registered nurse (RN) license in an approved state.

To apply to the online MSN, Leadership program, you’ll need to submit the following materials:

The General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required, but if you feel GRE scores will strengthen your application, please contact an admission counselor at 1-855-461-7466.

See below for details on each of the required application materials.

Complete the online application.

A $50 nonrefundable application fee is required to apply to Nursing@Simmons. Those who apply before the priority application deadline will receive a reduced application fee of $30. Application fee waivers are available for applicants affiliated with non-profit organizations such as: City Year, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and Teach for America, and military personnel, veterans, and their spouses. Please contact your admission counselor to request the fee waiver.

Your résumé should include:

You’ll be asked to submit a one- to two-page essay that addresses the following:

Simmons School of Nursing Core Values

Short answer prompts: Answer the following two short answer prompts (250 words or less per prompt). 

Official academic transcripts must be received from all postsecondary institutions you have attended, regardless of whether a degree was earned. This includes community colleges, institutions you may have attended as a non-degree student, or schools where you enrolled but withdrew from classes. If you have any questions when determining if you need to submit a transcript as part of your application, please reach out to your admission counselor. Failure to submit transcripts from all postsecondary institutions can result in dismissal from the program.

Many schools issue transcripts electronically, either through their own web services or through vendors. If this option is available through the institutions you attended, please specify that your transcript(s) be sent to applicationservices@onlinenursing.simmons.edu, or select “Simmons University – Nursing@Simmons” if listed as an option through the vendor. This will expedite the delivery of your transcript(s) and the completion of your application.

All coursework from non-U.S. institutions must be evaluated by World Education Services, International Education Research Foundation, Education Credential Evaluation, or AACRAO International Education Services. Please allot additional time in the application process to have your transcripts evaluated by these organizations.

Please have official transcripts and other official application materials mailed to:

Simmons University
Application Processing Center
1551 Emancipation Hwy, Unit 1313
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Please note: To be considered an official transcript, the transcript must be sent directly from your institution(s) or through an electronic transcript vendor retained by that institution. Transcripts submitted by enrolled or prospective students are considered unofficial documents, even if they are in a sealed envelope provided to you by the issuing university.

To apply to the online MSN, Leadership program, you’ll need to get two letters of recommendation. We require recommendation letters from either:

Both letters must be written within one year of the date of submission.

International applicants must submit English proficiency scores. This requirement is waived if your primary language is English, or you received the equivalent of a four-year U.S. undergraduate degree in which the main language of instruction was English. 

We accept official scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System). While self-reported scores are useful for informal evaluation, the official report of your scores must arrive before final application review. 

TOEFL: The Simmons University school code for the TOEFL exam is 3761. The required minimum score is 100-105.

IELTS: The required minimum score is 7.0-8.0.

Duolingo English Test: The minimum recommended score range for the Duolingo exam is at least 120–125.

Standardized test scores are reportable for a period of two years from the date of the exam. TOEFL or IELTS exam results more than two years old will not be considered. 

NOTE: Nursing@Simmons is in the process of receiving approval from some states. An admission counselor can help you determine the program’s status in your state.

To speak with an admission counselor, call 1-855-461-7466, or request more information below.