Admission

Graduate Admissions Requirements

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT

To complete your application for admission to a graduate degree or certificate program, please submit the following application materials:

1. Completed application

2. Official transcripts Official transcripts from all regionally accredited academic institutions attended are required. Transcripts must show the completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. For Master of Science in Nursing applicants, transcripts must show the completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited institution.

For Graduate Certificate in Nursing Applicants, transcripts must show completion of a Master of Science in Nursing from a National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Note that a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or above is generally expected for acceptance to the graduate management and graduate education programs. A GPA of 3.0 or above is generally expected for acceptance to the graduate nursing program. International transcripts must be equivalent to a United States Bachelors Degree, translated into English and/or evaluated by a certified credential evaluation service. Please ensure that all original transcripts are mailed to Emmanuel College’s Graduate and Professional Programs. 3. Two completed Graduate and Professional Programs Recommendation Forms Recommendations should be requested from professional supervisors or educators. Recommenders should provide specific information about your abilities and your potential to succeed in the program. One letter of recommendation should be from a current supervisor or educator, if applicable. A letter of recommendation (on institutional letterhead) is not required but may be attached to the form.

4. Admissions Essay A three- to four-page essay addressing your educational goals, potential contributions to the program, your leadership skills, your professional experience and any special certifications.

5. Current Résumé A one-page (minimum) résumé summarizing your professional work experience and previous education.

6. Nursing License (for Master of Science in Nursing and Graduate Certificate in Nursing Applicants ONLY) Proof of current Massachusetts RN License from www.mass.gov/dph/boards/rn or eligibility to apply for reciprocity based on other U.S. State licensure.

7. Informational meeting or interview with an enrollment counselor or faculty member is recommended(required for Master of Education and Master of Science in Nursing applicants only).

8. Optional Statement If you feel that there are significant weaknesses in your application that you wish to address, please do so in a separate written statement.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for a master’s degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credits. Specific credit requirements are indicated under each program section. A cumulative grade point average of B (3.0) or higher is required for graduation and a minimum grade of B (3.0) required in each course applied to the degree. Emmanuel College normally allows a maximum of six years for completion of master’s degree programs and four years for completion of certificate programs. Following admission, all courses applicable to an Emmanuel College degree must be taken at the College.

ENROLLMENT STATUS

Three enrollment statuses are available: • Full-time (six or more credits per semester) • Part-time (fewer than six credits per semester) • Summer session (maximum of six credits during the summer)

TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY

Emmanuel College will accept a maximum of two courses (six credits) earned at the graduate level for programs requiring 36 credits. A maximum of one course (three credits) earned at the graduate level may be accepted for programs requiring 30 credits. Courses applied to a separate graduate degree will not be accepted. In order to be awarded transfer credit, prior learning must be graded B (3.0) or higher. Students must present an official transcript and course descriptions for credits to be reviewed for transfer. Credits are transferred from other academic institutions which are regionally accredited only with the approval of an Academic Advisor and evaluated by the Office of the Registrar. The applicability of transfer credits may vary in specific programs.

PROGRAM ADVISING

Students will receive advising and guidance through the application process which continues through the student’s first course. A specific program advisor is subsequently assigned, and that advisor is available to the student throughout the period of study. Students should utilize the Progress screen on their Student Planning accounts to track progression toward degree completion.