Admission Requirements

Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions - Applications are reviewed as they are completed.

• Online Application
• Non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; a BSN is required for admission
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Copy of current unencumbered U.S. RN license in your home state and a copy of any other state license including advanced practice licensure and certification
• Essay – In approximately 2 pages, discuss your reasons for pursuing the FNP program and obtaining a clinical doctorate
• Qualified candidates will be invited to attend an admissions interview
• 3.0 GPA or above

Most application materials can be uploaded in the application portal once the initial application is submitted. Transcripts can be sent to Graduate Admissions either electronically (preferred method) to gradstudies@sacredheart.edu or by mail to:

Sacred Heart University
Graduate Admissions
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825