Admissions

In order to be eligible for review, application must have:
1. Evidence of an active and valid licensure as a registered nurse in the United states and its territory upon admission
2. Evidence of an active and valid license as RN in the state of California is mandatory prior to attending program clinical experiences for the FNP track.
3. 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA on a four-point (4.0) scale.
4. A copy of current professional certificates and/or license(s) (if applicable).
5. A resume that itemizes the applicant’s volunteer experiences in the related field, and/or any community services that demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.
6. A 500-word personal statement which explains the applicant’s professional goals in the target field and why the applicant will be an asset to AUHS and the community.
7. Three professional letters of reference pertaining to academic ability, professional competency, and personal character.
8. Submission of sealed official transcripts or e-transcripts from all schools that the applicant has attended.
9. If applicable, applicants from countries where English is not the primary language and medium of instruction must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 560 on the written test, 220 on the computer- based test or 87 on the Internet-based test or complete the International English Language Examination (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 7. For TOEFL information, please visit https://www.ets.org/toefl .The AUHS code is 4262.
10. Telephone, video conference, or in-person interview may be a part of the admission process.
11. Accepted students must attend a MANDATORY New Student Orientation session.

*Post admission prior to clinical rotation
All required health records, evidence of CPR certification, criminal background check, licensure, personal health insurance, and professional liability insurance must be kept on file. It is each student’s responsibility to keep all records up-to-date. Drug screens and immunizations may be required for clinical placements.