Transcripts
Official transcript(s) from the previous institution(s) are required for evaluation.
Getting Help
To discuss educational goals, financial aid options, and application deadlines contact:
Patty Webb
Project Administrator
Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence
Penn State School of Nursing
105 HHD East
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-5614
Email: phw120@psu.edu
Prerequisites
Prior to admission, your transcripts will be evaluated by the Clinical Nurse Specialist option coordinator in collaboration with the admissions committee.
For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must have received, from an accredited institution, a master’s degree (3.0 GPA* preferred, on a 4.0 scale) with requirements substantially equivalent to those at Penn State. (Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.)
* Professional experience will be taken into consideration for admission, and exceptions to the GPA requirement may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.
Applying for this certificate is a multiple-step process. You must complete all steps in order to be considered for the program. Be sure to read the admissions requirements carefully.
How to Apply
Individuals seeking admission to this program must complete and submit the Penn State Graduate School online application. Be sure to read the admissions requirements carefully, as each program has unique requirements.
Check Status
Use these options for applications already in progress or to check the status of an application previously submitted.
