Nursing & Health Studies Programs Admission

Admission Requirements

BSN applicants for the DNP at Fairfield must hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher overall and in the nursing major. RN applicants who have a non-nursing bachelor's degree will be considered on an individual basis and may be required to complete select prerequisites to be eligible for admission to the DNP program.

Admission Deadline

Priority Deadline: May 1

Final Deadline: July 1

Admission Procedures

Students seeking admission must complete the following procedure. Submit:

• A Completed Application. (Apply now).
• A Professional Resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and educational history.
• A Personal Statement.  Discuss a practice problem in your field that, in your experience, has a broad impact on patient care outcomes.  State professional goals for the next 5-10 years.  Explain how a DNP degree will aid you in reaching your goals.
• Official transcripts verifying completion of an undergraduate degree (BSN entry) and Master's degree (MSN entry). All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two Recommendation Forms and Letters, one of which must be from a current supervisor or professor who can assess one's clinical expertise and academic potential, accompanied by the University recommendation forms.
• Copy of current RN License; licensure to practice in the state of Connecticut will be required upon admission.

Interview Process

Applicants who meet the above criteria will be invited in for an Admission interview.

For additional information, contact the Office of Graduate Admission at Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195; telephone: (203) 254-4184.

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Admission Requirements

BSN applicants for the DNP at Fairfield must hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher overall and in the nursing major. RN applicants who have a non-nursing bachelor's degree will be considered on an individual basis and may be required to complete select prerequisites to be eligible for admission to the DNP program.

Admission Deadline

Priority Deadline: May 1

Final Deadline: July 1

Admission Procedures

Students seeking admission must complete the following procedure. Submit:

• A Completed Application. (Apply Now).
• A Non-refundable $65 Application Fee. (Paid online)
• A Professional Resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and educational history.
• A Personal Statement.  Discuss a practice problem in your field that, in your experience, has a broad impact on patient care outcomes.  State professional goals for the next 5-10 years.  Explain how a DNP degree will aid you in reaching your goals.
• Official transcripts from all schools attended.
• Two Recommendation Forms and Letters, one of which must be from a current supervisor or professor who can assess one's clinical expertise and academic potential, accompanied by the University recommendation forms.
• Copy of current RN License; licensure to practice in the state of Connecticut will be required upon admission.

Interview Process

Applicants who meet the above criteria will be invited in for an Admission interview.

For additional information, contact the Office of Graduate Admission at Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195; telephone: (203) 254-4184.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must possess the following at time of application:

• A bachelor’s or master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3 with a science GPA of 3.3 or higher 
• Maintain one year of full-time (36+ hours/week) current ICU experience, with two years preferred
• Applicants must have completed the following prerequisites prior to the application deadline with a grade of B or above within the past 15-year period (5-7 years preferred); one prerequisite course is acceptable from AP credits or an early college course:
  • 2 semesters of Biology with Lab (Anatomy and Physiology meets the requirement)
  • 1 semester of Chemistry with Lab
  • 1 semester of Microbiology, Genetics, or advanced course in Biology
  • 1 semester of College Math (Statistics meets the requirement)

Admission Deadline

The application priority deadline is May 15 and the final deadline is July 1. Applications must be fully completed by the deadline to be considered for review.

Applications must be submitted and verified in NursingCAS by 11:59 p.m. EST on the deadline date. Applications can only be verified once all payments, transcripts, and letters of evaluation have been received. To ensure your application is verified on time, try to complete your application at least 2-3 weeks before the deadline.

Admission Procedures

Applicants for admission must complete the following steps:

• Complete the NursingCAS application, including Fairfield's open-ended essay questions.
• Select your first priority campus (Fairfield or Austin) on the application. If you wish to be considered for admission to both campuses, make the appropriate selection on the application; do not submit two applications.
• Request two letters of recommendation through the NursingCAS recommender portal.
• Send official transcripts from all U.S. institutions attended to NursingCAS. 

Upload the following documents to the Documents section of NursingCAS:

• Resume or CV (Please include all scholarship, research, leadership, awards, certifications, and conferences)
• Unencumbered RN license (Connecticut or Texas RN license will be required upon admission to respective campus)
• Fairfield's Shadowing Experience form
• Fairfield's Employment Verification form, completed by current ICU nursing supervisor or HR department
• CCRN Certification
• Current BCLS, ACLS and PALS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

International Applicants: Request that official evaluations of transcripts from all foreign institutions be sent to NursingCAS, using the World Education Services (WES) link in the Academic History section of the application.

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Admission Requirements

This cohort program begins once each year in September. Qualified applicants will be invited to campus for an interview. Applications are reviewed by the Graduate Admission Committee.

Applicants for the DNP must demonstrate the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent). 
• A grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Registered Nurse license to practice in the United States at the time of application. A Connecticut RN license will be required upon admission.
• A minimum of one year's work experience as an RN (preferably in women's health) is required.
• Current BCLS certification (must be maintained while in the program).

Admission Deadline

Priority Deadline: May 1

Final Deadline: July 1

Admission Procedures

Students seeking admission must submit the following online:

• A Completed application (Apply Now).
• A Non-refundable $65 Application fee (paid online).
• A Professional Resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and educational history. Experience in women’s health preferred.
• A Personal Statement. A three (3) page, double-spaced personal statement stating the following:
  • Why you want to be a nurse midwife
  • Professional goals for the next 5-10 years
  • Your future contributions to the profession of nurse midwifery
• Official transcripts verifying completion of an undergraduate degree (BSN entry). All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two Recommendation Forms and Letters, one of which must be from a current supervisor or professor who can assess one's clinical expertise and academic potential, accompanied by the University recommendation forms.
• Copy of current RN License; licensure to practice in the state of Connecticut will be required upon admission.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a four-year college or university, with a 3.0 GPA or better in any subject. Students who have graduated from an ACEND Accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and have received a verification statement are eligible to apply, without the required pre-requisite courses. Those students who earned a degree in any other subject, may apply as long as they have completed the required pre-requisite courses prior to the start of the program.

All Egan graduate students are expected to comply with all requirements of their clinical/experiential learning agencies. Noncompliance with agency requirements (e.g. vaccination mandates) may result in the student being unable to complete the program requirements for graduation.

Prerequisite Coursework:

• 1 semester of General Chemistry and lab
• 1 semester of Biochemistry
• 1 semester of Microbiology and lab
• 2 semesters of Anatomy and Physiology and Lab
• Introduction to Nutrition course

Applicants may apply prior to completing the pre-requisite courses, with no more than two courses outstanding. All the courses must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to starting the program.

Admission Process

Applications open August 1. Fairfield University will notify admitted applicants no later than March 1, and they will have until March 15 to accept their offers. If openings are still available after March 15, additional applications will be accepted until July 1.

Students seeking admission must submit:

• Complete the DICAS application and submit DICAS application fee.
• Resume or Vita
• Personal Statement. Please write a one to two page letter of personal introduction and professional intent. Include the following information in your personal statement:
  • What inspired you to choose nutrition as a career?
  • What are your short and long term goals?
  • How will the DCN program at Fairfield University assist you in achieving these goals?
• Send official transcripts from all institutions attended to DICAS. Submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended that contributed to the baccalaureate degree as well as transcripts documenting completion of the pre-requisite courses (see Admission Requirements above). If you are enrolled in a pre-requisite course the same semester you apply, please include evidence of enrollment in final pre-requisite courses.
• Graduate Record Examination. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is NOT required.
• Letters of Recommendation. Applicants need two professional references.

Please note: Due to the structure of this program, we are unable to enroll international students seeking to study in the U.S. on an F visa.

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Admission Requirements

MSN applicants for the DNP must hold a master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) with a grade point average of 3.2 or higher overall and in the nursing major. Advanced Practice candidates must be eligible for APRN licensure in the state of Connecticut. Applications are reviewed by the Graduate Admission Committee.

Admission Deadline

Spring enrollment: December 1
Fall enrollment: July 15

Applications will be accepted after these dates if space permits.

Admission Procedures

Students seeking admission must complete the following procedure. Submit:

• A completed application (Apply Now).
• A non-refundable $65 application fee.
• A Professional Resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and educational history.
• A Personal Statement
  • Discuss a practice problem in your field that, in your experience, has a broad impact on patient care outcomes.
  • State professional goals for the next 5-10 years.
  • Explain how a DNP degree will aid you in reaching your goals.
• Official transcripts verifying completion of an undergraduate degree (BSN entry) and Master's degree (MSN entry). All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two Recommendation Forms and Letters, one of which must be from a current supervisor or professor who can assess one's clinical expertise and academic potential, accompanied by the University recommendation forms.
• Copy of current RN License; licensure to practice in the state of Connecticut will be required upon admission.
• Copy of APRN License and certificate of national certification in an advanced practice nursing specialty (for Nurse Practitioner MSN-DNP applicants only)

International Students

Students from non-English speaking countries are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report. A TOEFL composite score of 550 for the paper test, 213 for the computer-based, or 80 on the Internet-based test (IBT) is strongly recommended for admission. Fairfield's ETS code is 3390.

Interview Process

Applicants who meet the above criteria will be invited in for an Admission interview.

For additional information, contact Office of Graduate Admission at Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195; telephone: (203) 254-4184.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants for the DrPH at Fairfield must hold a master’s degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate at least 3 years of professional experience in public health or healthcare following completion of the MPH or a related graduate degree.

Admission Deadlines

Fall 2026: January 15 (Priority), June 15

Admission Process

Students seeking admission must submit the following:

• A completed application. (Apply Now)
• A professional resume or CV. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that demonstrates at least 3 years of professional experience in public health or healthcare following completion of the MPH or a related graduate degree.
• A statement of purpose. Statements should be between 1000 and 1200 words and address the following five questions:
  • Why are you pursuing a DrPH degree?
  • What qualities and skills do you possess that will support your success in Fairfield University's online DrPH program?
  • How have your previous work experiences prepared you to succeed in the DrPH program?
  • What are your professional goals, and how will earning a DrPH from Fairfield University help you achieve them?
  • What significant health challenge(s) are you interested in exploring for the applied practice experience and dissertation requirements?
• Official transcripts.  Applicants must provide official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended and must have a completed graduate degree to be eligible for admission. Applicants with an earned graduate degree in a non-public-health field (e.g., MHA, MPA, MSN, MSW, MSEd) must complete an additional 15 foundational MPH credits beyond the standard DrPH program requirements.
• Letters of recommendation. Three letters of recommendation, ideally including one from a graduate faculty member who can speak to the applicant’s academic abilities and potential for success in the program. Another letter should be from a professional colleague who can speak to the applicant’s public health practice experience. 
• Interview. Applicants must participate in a virtual interview with the Program Director to assess program fit and readiness for rigorous doctoral studies.

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Admission Requirements

Application to the MPH program is open to students with a bachelor’s degree in ANY discipline with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and a strong personal statement.

Admission Deadlines

Fall Priority Deadline: August 1

Spring Priority Deadline: December 1

Summer Priority Deadline: April 1

Applications will be considered after these dates if space permits.

Admission Process

Students seeking admission must submit the following:

• A completed application. (Apply Now)
• A non-refundable $65 application fee. Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students.
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history (submit online).
• A personal statement. Applicants should describe in 1 to 2 pages why they want to undertake graduate studies in public health (submit online).
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation forms and letters, one of which is preferably provided by a current employer or supervisor. Recommendations are completed online. At the time of application, applicants must provide the names and email addresses of their two recommenders.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Master's in Nursing Leadership Track must hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent). A quality point average of 3.0 or higher is preferred. RN applicants who have a non-nursing bachelor's degree will be considered on an individual basis and may be required to complete select prerequisites to be eligible for admission to the MSN program.

Admission Procedures

Students seeking admission must submit:

• A completed application. (Apply Now).
• A non-refundable $65 application fee 
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• An Admission Essay:
  • Discuss a practice problem in your field that, in your experience, has a broad impact on patient care outcomes
  • State professional goals for the next 5-10 years
  • Explain how the degree you are seeking will aid you in reaching your goals
• Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended. (All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.)
• Two recommendation forms and letters, one of which must be from a current supervisor or professor.
• Copy of current RN License to practice in the state of Connecticut.

• All application materials must be uploaded to the online application. Send Official Electronic Transcripts to the Office of Graduate Admission at gradadmis@fairfield.edu.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants for the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Track must hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) with a quality point average of 3.0 or higher preferred. RN applicants who have a non-nursing bachelor's degree will be considered on an individual basis and may be required to complete select prerequisites to be eligible for admission to the MSN program.

Admission Deadline

Priority Deadline: May 1

Final Deadline: July 1

Admission Procedures

• A completed application (Apply Now).
• A non-refundable $65 application fee (paid online).
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and educational history.
• A Personal Statement
  • Discuss a practice problem in your field that, in your experience, has a broad impact on patient care outcomes.
  • State professional goals for the next 5-10 years.
  • Explain how the degree you are seeking will aid you in reaching your goals.
• Official transcripts verifying completion of an undergraduate degree. (All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.)
• Two Recommendation Forms and Letters, one of which must be from a current supervisor or professor.
• Copy of current RN License to practice in the state of Connecticut.

International Students

Students from non-English speaking countries are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report. A TOEFL composite score of 550 for the paper test, 213 for the computer-based, or 79-80 on the Internet-based test (IBT) is strongly recommended for admission. Fairfield's ETS code is 3390.

All application materials should be sent to:

Office of Graduate Admission
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Phone: (203) 254-4184
Fax: (203) 254-4073
gradadmis@fairfield.edu

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Admission Requirements

Applicants for the MS in Nursing, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program must hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) with a quality point average of 3.0 or higher preferred. RN applicants who have a non-nursing bachelor's degree will be considered on an individual basis and may be required to complete select prerequisites to be eligible for admission to the MSN program.

Admission Deadline

Priority Deadline: May 1

Final Deadline: July 1

Admission Process

Applications are reviewed by the Graduate Admission Committee. Students seeking admission must submit:

• A ompleted application (Apply Now). 
• A non-refundable $65 application fee.
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
  
• An Admission essay:
  • Discuss a practice problem in your field that, in your experience, has a broad impact on patient care outcomes
  • State professional goals for the next 5-10 years
  • Explain how the degree you are seeking will aid you in reaching your goals
• Official transcripts verifying completion of an undergraduate degree. (All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.)
• Two recommendation forms and letters, one of which must be from a current supervisor or professor.
• Copy of current RN License to practice in the state of Connecticut.

International Students

Students from non-English speaking countries are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report. A TOEFL composite score of 550 for the paper test, 213 for the computer-based, or 79-80 on the Internet-based test (IBT) is strongly recommended for admission. Fairfield's ETS code is 3390.

All application materials should be sent to:

Office of Graduate Admission
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Phone: (203) 254-4184
Fax: (203) 254-4073
gradadmis@fairfield.edu

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Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is competitively offered to students who complete a bachelor’s degree in ANY discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a strong personal statement. 

Admission Process

Students seeking admission must submit:

• A Completed Application. (Apply Now).
• A non-refundable $65 application fee. Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students.
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history (submit online).
• A personal statement. Students should describe why they want to undertake graduate studies in healthcare administration (submit online).
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation forms and letters, one of which must be, preferably, from a current employer or supervisor. Recommendations are completed online. At the time of application candidates must provide the email addresses and names of their two recommenders.

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Admission Requirements

Eligibility for this program requires completion of a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.3. The following prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the start of the program with a grade of "B+" or better:

• Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
• Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
• General Chemistry for Health Science and General Chemistry for Health Science Lab
• Developmental Psychology
• Elements of Microbiology & Elements of Microbiology Lab
• Statistics
• Also, any four Humanities courses (12 credits) with a grade of "B" or better completed from the following list: English, Philosophy, Ethics, Religious Studies, History, Languages and Fine Arts.

Admission Procedures

Applications to the graduate program are accepted on a rolling basis and require the following:

• A completed application (Apply Now). 
• A non-refundable $65 application fee. Fee is waived for current Fairfield students.
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A Personal Statement
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation forms and letters, one of which must be, preferably, from a current employer or supervisor. Recommendations are completed online. At the time of application candidates will need to provide the email addresses and names of their two recommenders.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants for a master’s degree must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) and be a registered nurse. Applicants are required to meet all program prerequisites.

Admission Process

Applications to the graduate program are accepted on a rolling basis and require the following:

• A completed application (Apply Now).
• A non-refundable $65 application fee.
• A professional resume.
• A Personal Statement. Discuss a practice problem in your field that, in your experience has a broad impact on patient care and outcomes; state professional goals for the next 5-10 years and explain how this degree will help you reach your goals.
• Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended. (All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service).
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Copy of current RN License to practice in the State of CT.
• All international students whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by taking either the TOEFL or IELTS exam. A TOEFL composite score of 80 or an IELTS score of 6.5 is strongly recommended.

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