Graduate Program

Students enrolled in graduate coursework must possess the computer skills required to complete the following technology tasks: Launch and operate a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Safari; Bookmark frequently used web pages; Download and upload files; Download and/or install software applications; Operate a USB headphone and microphone; Save files to hard drive or portable flash memory; Access email account, send and receive emails and attachments; Create and save Word documents and PowerPoint presentations; Conduct online research using available databases and search engines, evaluate the credibility of online information, and correctly cite sources.

Many of our students continue to work while in our program, however, the clinical hours required for practicum courses do make it difficult to work on weekdays.

Yes. Students may be required to be on campus 1-2 times each semester. Those dates are determined by the instructors of the courses.

No. You may start MSN graduate level courses right after you earn your BSN degree. You may start DNP graduate level courses right after you earn your MSN degree.

We admit full-time students Summer Semester only and part-time students in Fall Semester and Spring Semester. The application deadline for Summer Semester is March 1, Fall Semester - June 1, and Spring Semester - October 1.

We currently only admit full-time students in Summer Semester. The application deadline is March 1.

The application for the MSN or DNP programs is available through the Auburn University Graduate School's website.

As part of the “Apply Yourself” application process, you will submit the references' email addresses.

An email will be sent to each reference for an online recommendation form submission. Please ask the individuals from whom you request references to complete the online recommendation form.

Electronic admission is the required method. Actual letters of recommendation will not be reviewed.

Transcripts should be sent directly to the AU Graduate School, 106 Hargis Hall, Auburn University, AL, 36849. (Do not send transcripts to the College of Nursing.)

College of Nursing Graduate Program tuition is $609 per credit hour. Tuition is the same for Alabama residents and out of state residents.

Other fees will be incurred as you progress through the program such as, but not limited to, background check, drug screen, and course specific requirements.

Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees at the beginning of any term.

No. Tuition is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice, or DNP, is a practice doctorate degree for nurses and represents the highest level of academic preparation for nursing practice.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Auburn University integrates course work with practice experiences to prepare practice scholars to become leaders in bringing evidence-based knowledge into clinical practice, improving healthcare outcomes, and strengthen nursing management and education.

PhD programs prepare nurses for careers as research scientists in academic, governmental, or private entities.

The Auburn DNP program is a 5 semester, full-time, post-masters program for NPs. Courses are offered in an online/distance format and designed to prepare nursing practice scholars.

Graduates have the ability to translate knowledge to benefit patient populations within the practice environment.

The program of study encompasses didactic courses, a clinical experience, and a scholarly project that synthesizes the DNP student's learning.

No. DNP students are only admitted for enrollment in Summer Semester. The coursework follows a defined sequence.

DNP students attend on-campus classes in Auburn. During this on-campus time, students attend course orientation sessions, meet with faculty mentors and invited lecturers, and present presentations.

Attendance at these on-campus sessions is mandatory. Other course work, scholarly interaction, and practice application takeplace online and in students' practice locations, so that relocation or change of employment is not necessary.

A variety of state-of-the-art online and distance learning technologies and techniques to facilitate the program and enrich students' learning experience are utilized.

The majority of coursework will be asynchronous. Synchronous activities will be scheduled by the faculty in advance.

Yes. Auburn offers an online/distant curriculum format that only requires limited time on campus for face-to-face faculty mentoring and scholarly interaction.

No. Instead, Auburn's practice doctorate is the successful completion of a project that demonstrates the synthesis of the student's experiences. The scholarly project will combine learning from both coursework and clinical practice application.

Both must be completed by the deadline specified, which will be sometime before students begin their first semester of the program.

Students will receive detailed information concerning completion requirements as part of their initial admission steps if admitted into the Auburn University College of Nursing.

It is the student's responsibility to pay for both the criminal background check and drug screen. The cost may vary depending on the agency and the state in which the student lives.

Employment Screening Services (ESS), the College of Nursing's designated provider, will notify the student of the fees. The student will pay fees directly to ESS.

Each student must pay for services with a credit card. If you do not have a credit card, you may purchase a prepaid card from any number of sources to pay for services.

Yes. All students admitted to our Graduate Programs must complete both the criminal background check and drug screen per ESS instructions.

No. All screenings must be completed through ESS per their instructions.

The drug screen will be completed by LabCorp only, per ESS instructions.

ESS will assist in identifying a facility nearest you, whether you are a local student or live outside of Alabama.

A student whose criminal background check is not clear will meet with the Dean in order to determine the degree to which the items entered on the criminal background check may preclude the student's ability to take the licensure or certification examination.

A student who tests positive on the urine drug screen will meet with the dean.

A positive test will also result in the offer of admission being rescinded for newly admitted students that have not begun course work and immediate removal from all courses for the currently enrolled students.

The removal from the courses will result in a failing grade for the clinical and theory courses.

ESS will send an email to the student's Auburn email address with specific instructions for completing the background check and drug screen. Students should check their AU email address on a regular basis, as that is the required method of communication.

Yes. Students may contact ESS directly to request a copy of their results. Results will not be kept on file at the College of Nursing.

The College of Nursing does not require the GRE or GMAT. The question is a standard question on the Graduate School's application, however they are aware that the School of Nursing does not require it.