This information can be found via Admission Requirements.

Check Start Dates for information on all program starts for the calendar year.

Faxed transcripts and test score are not acceptable.

U.S. Transcripts: Official transcripts from all senior or four-year institutions are required. Official transcripts are those mailed directly to the University of Texas at Arlington Office of Graduate Studies by the Registrar of the institution of attendance OR an official original "issued to student" transcript with the official university seal and signature of the Registrar of the institution of attendance.

Foreign Country Transcripts: Official foreign country transcripts or marksheets and diplomas are those bearing the original seal of the institution and the original signature of the Registrar or responsible head of the institution. Those not issued in English must be accompanied by an exact word-for-word original English translation bearing the original university or translation agency attestation. Upon written request original documents will be returned to the applicant.

For graduate programs, send transcripts to:

Mailing Address:
UT Arlington
Office of Graduate Studies
Box 19167
Arlington, TX 76019

or

Physical Address: (For courier or overnight mail)
Office of Graduate Studies
UT Arlington
701 S. Nedderman Dr.
Davis Hall, Room 333
Arlington, TX 76019

GRE test score reports must come directly from ETS using our school code of 6013.

For undergraduate programs, send transcripts to:

Mailing Address:
UT Arlington
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Box 19114
Arlington, TX 76019

or

Physical Address: (For courier or overnight mail)
Office of Graduate Studies
UT Arlington
701 S. Nedderman Dr.
Davis Hall, Room 123
Arlington, TX 76019

M.Ed. Education Admissions: The GRE is required for all applicants to the M.Ed. programs. Taking of the GRE is strongly encouraged before beginning the program as this will ensure the best chance for admission and success in the program. However, students may apply without the GRE and be considered for provisional admission. If provisional admission is approved, students have until completion of the second course (six graduate hours) to submit official scores. GRE test score reports must come directly from ETS using our school code of 6013. Please keep in mind that it takes approximately three weeks for UT Arlington to receive GRE scores after you take the exam.

MSN Nursing Admissions Only: The GRE is not required for applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher on the last 60 hours of the BSN as calculated by the Office of Graduate Studies. Applicants without a 3.0 GPA or higher on the last 60 hours of the BSN as calculated by the Office of Graduate Studies are required to submit the GRE before beginning the program. In addition, applicants with a 2.8 – 2.99 GPA will be required to submit their GRE with a minimum score of 430 on the verbal section, 430 on the quantitative section, or 3.5 on the analytical writing section (best 2 of 3 sections). GRE test score reports must come directly from ETS using our school code of 6013.

You will have access to UT Arlington network resources such as the MyMav Student Center. This access allows you to verify or update personal information such as name, address, and email.

For all programs:
The preferred method of payment would be to submit payment by credit card when you submit your application online. The following credit cards are accepted: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.

For Graduate Programs:
If you are unable to pay by credit card at the time you submit the online application, complete the Fee Payment Form (PDF, 75KB), write ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP at the top of the form, attach a personal check or money order made payable to UT Arlington and mail it to:

Mailing Address:
UT Arlington
Office of Graduate Studies
Box 19167
Arlington TX 76019

or

Physical Address: (For courier or overnight mail)
UT Arlington
Office of Graduate Studies
701 S. Nedderman Dr.
Davis Hall, Room 333
Arlington TX 76019

Note: If you are unable to access the Fee Payment Form, please attach a cover sheet that includes the information stated below with your payment and mail to the address above.

With your check/money order, include:

• ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP written at the top of the page
• Full name exactly as it appears on the application
• Date of birth
• Email address
• Application ID number
• Program to which you are applying

For Undergraduate Program:

Mail Check or Money Order to:

UT Arlington Office of Admissions, Records and Registration
ATTN: Application Fee Section
Box 19114
Arlington, TX 76019-0114

Include applicant's full name on checks. Include applicant's full name and social security number on money orders.

At this time, the program is only open to United States Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), and individuals who hold an H1-B Visa or other valid U.S. work visa.

Your application fee is good for one year. After one year, you will need to submit a form updating your admission start date. Please email the Office of Graduate Studiesor the UT Arlington Admissions Office to request this form.

For M.Ed Education and MSN Nursing programs:

Application Status: Within 3 to 4 business days of the Office of Graduate Studies receiving your application, you will be sent an application email that will contain your NetID. You will be kept informed of your application status via the email address you provided on the application. To check the status of your application, view your admissions decision, or view any missing documents:

1. Log in to MyMav.
2. Enter your NetID and password to enter the Student Center.

Should you need assistance with your NetID and/or password, please contact the UT Arlington Help Desk at 817.272.2208 or helpdesk@uta.edu.

For your own protection, never use your Social Security number when communicating with us. Instead, always use your 10-digit UT Arlington Student ID, which was sent to you via email approximately 7 to 10 days after receipt of your application in the Office of Graduate Studies.

Notifications: Listed below are the types of admission processing email notifications sent to applicants.

1. Acknowledgement: This email is sent approximately 3 to 4 business days after receipt of your application in the Office of Graduate Studies. Information included will be the program of application, semester of application, fee payment status, and UT Arlington Student ID Number. Please make note of your UT Arlington ID Number as you will need to refer to it when communicating with us. For your own protection, never use your Social Security number when communicating with us. Instead, always use your 10-digit UT Arlington Student ID, which was sent to you via email approximately 7 to 10 days after receipt of your application in the Office of Graduate Studies.
2. UT Arlington NetID: This email notification is sent approximately 5 to 7 business days after receipt of your application form in the Office of Graduate Studies. Your NetID is used to access the MyMav Student Center where you can view your application status "To Do" list and "Application Status."
3. Application Review: Notification that the application fee payment and bachelor's degree transcript, and master's degree transcript, if applicable, have or have not been received in the Office of Graduate Studies. This notification is sent approximately 7 to 10 days after receipt of your application.
4. Referred to the Graduate Advisor: Notification that your application and transcripts have been sent to the graduate advisor of the M.Ed. or MSN program for a decision recommendation.
5. Decision: Office of Graduate Studies official notification of the admission decision. If admitted, additional email notification from UT Arlington confirming acceptance and with instructions on how to enroll, download your courseware, pay your tuition, and get started.

For Undergraduate Programs:

Application Status: Within 3 to 4 business days of the Office of Admissions, Records and Registration receiving your application, you will be sent an application email that will contain your NetID. You will be kept informed of your application status via the email address you provided on the application. To check the status of your application, view your admissions decision, or view any missing documents:

1. Log in to MyMav.
2. Enter your NetID and password to enter the Student Center.

Should you need assistance with your NetID and/or password, please contact the UT Arlington Help Desk at 817.272.2208 or helpdesk@uta.edu.

For your own protection, never use your Social Security number when communicating with us. Instead, always use your 10-digit UT Arlington Student ID, which was sent to you via email approximately 7 to 10 days after receipt of your application in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Notifications: Listed below are the types of admission processing email notifications sent to applicants.

1. Acknowledgement: This email is sent approximately 3 to 4 business days after receipt of your application in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Information included will be the program of application, semester of application, fee payment status, and UT Arlington Student ID Number. Please make note of your UT Arlington ID Number as you will need to refer to it when communicating with us. For your own protection, never use your Social Security number when communicating with us. Instead, always use your 10-digit UT Arlington Student ID, which was sent to you via email approximately 7 to 10 days after receipt of your application in the Office of Graduate Studies.
2. UT Arlington NetID: This email notification is sent approximately 5 to 7 business days after receipt of your application form in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Your NetID is used to access the MyMav Student Center where you can view your application status "To Do" list and "Application Status."
3. Application Review: Notification that the application fee payment and transcripts have or have not been received in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This notification is sent approximately 7 to 10 days after receipt of your application.
4. Acceptance/Denied to UT Arlington: Notification that you have been accepted or denied to UT Arlington will come 3 - 5 business days after all your missing documents are on file. This decision will come via email to your MyMav email address.
5. Program Decision: A nursing advisor will review your transcripts and make a decision on your application to the program. If admitted, additional email notification from UT Arlington confirming acceptance and instructions on how to enroll, download your courseware, pay your tuition, and get started. RN to BSN students will receive a course map telling them in what order to take classes. BSN students will receive a missing course document letting you know what prerequisite courses you need to complete.

Partnership Codes are assigned to partner healthcare employers. If you have a Partnership Code, it must be entered into the Texas Common Application when applying to the University. Please contact the Academic Partnerships Program Coordinator at your health care employer or, if you are not employed by a partner, enrollment services at 1-866-489-2810 to receive your Partnership Code.

Education:

Our College of Education and Health Professions degrees currently do not accept transfer credits.

Nursing:

General course transfer credits will be accepted, with no age limitations for College of Nursing degrees, if they meet the university's criteria. Nursing course transfer credits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the College of Nursing at 1.866.489.2810.

No. That option is not available at this time.

This information is available on the About Us page.

This questionnaire can help you determine if online learning is for you.

No. The university requires a record of your assignment within the course. Submitting your assignment in the course shows documentation of completing the course requirements.

Yes. Please use APA (American Psychological Association) formatting guidelines for documenting sources.

Once you begin, you cannot stop and start or navigate out of the exam.

Teachers, administrators and students all benefit when people work together. There will be many opportunities in this degree program to work collaboratively with your colleagues.

Scholarly writing uses peer-reviewed sources and edited publications including journals and books. Peer-reviewed articles are reviewed or judged by a panel of experts, which include scientific or scholarly peers. Please see the attachment "Scholarly Writing" in the LMS for more information.

Education:
Yes. The Comprehensive Proficiency Exam will be given at various locations around the state throughout the year. Students must complete or be enrolled in their eighth course to be eligible to take the Comprehensive Proficiency Exam. Students must take the exam in order to graduate with a master's degree.

Professors reserve the right to require a textbook for their courses. Advanced notice will be provided if a textbook is required.

GRE scores are one predictor of graduate school success. The scores provide common measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants and aid in evaluating grades and recommendations.

M.Ed. Education Admissions: The GRE is required for all applicants to the M.Ed. programs. Taking the GRE is strongly encouraged before beginning the program as this will ensure the best chance for admission and success in the program. However, students may apply without the GRE and be considered for provisional admission. If provisional admission is approved, students have until completion of the second course (six graduate hours) to submit official scores. GRE test score reports must come directly from ETS using our school code of 6013. Keep in mind that it takes approximately three weeks for UT Arlington to receive GRE scores after you take the test, so plan accordingly.

MSN Nursing Admissions Only: The GRE is not required for applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher on the last 60 hours of the BSN as calculated by the Office of Graduate Studies. Applicants without a 3.0 GPA or higher on the last 60 hours of the BSN as calculated by the Office of Graduate Studies are required to submit the GRE before beginning the program. In addition, applicants with a 2.8 – 2.99 GPA will be required to submit their GRE with a minimum score of 430 on the verbal section, 430 on the quantitative section, or 3.5 on the analytical writing section (best 2 of 3 sections). GRE test score reports must come directly from ETS using our school code of 6013.

GRE Powerprep® software is a free download available to help you become familiar with the test. You may also choose to purchase products though a test preparation company.

The test is offered year-round and most test centers are open five to six days per week. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early to get your preferred test date.

Take the computer-based General Test, which is includes verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing sections.

See the admission requirements for your degree program of interest.

Take the GRE right away. Scores take approximately 10-15 business days to be sent after the date requested and require another week or two for processing after receipt in the Office of Graduate Studies. If you are admitted to the M.Ed. program provisionally for the GRE, you must take the test in time for your results to arrive in the Office of Graduate Studies before the payment date for your third course. Deadlines are firm, so plan accordingly. Please refer to your degree's academic calendar to view important deadline dates.

Online: http://www.ets.org/gre
By phone: call the test center directly at 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255)
Testing locations: http://etsis4.ets.org/tcenter/

Request the scores be sent to school code 6013 for UT Arlington.

More information is available at the ETS site.

Please note that all documents must be submitted at the same time in one mailing.

Please submit a one-page letter indicating your desire to go through the appeals process. The letter should state your aspirations and how the degree applies to your current job or your career goal. You should explain in what way you did not meet the requirements and alternatives that you believe could be considered.

For example, you could explain low GRE scores by submitting scores on other tests that you have taken, like the SAT, ACT, or ExCET or TExES scores. List accomplishments and leadership activities that you think are pertinent.

Send all of this and any additional information you believe is pertinent to:

UT Arlington
Need address

Any questions should be sent to (Need email address).

Preparation of the packet and the review of your documents will take about ( ) weeks. During this time you cannot be enrolled in subsequent courses. We are committed to a timely review of the appeals submitted.

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General courses, previously known as prerequisites, are the courses needed to graduate with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. All general courses may be taken in an online five-week format, based on when they are offered. Some of these general courses are offered in eight and fifteen week format.

For nursing students, after you have submitted your application and sent in your transcripts, an academic advisor with UT Arlington will review your information. RN to BSN students will receive a course map to ensure you complete the program the most efficient way possible. BSN students will receive a missing course document that tells you what general courses you need to complete before you can enter the upper division nursing courses. Go to the start dates/calendar page for course schedules.

No. There are no time limits on the acceptance of general courses.

You will need a transcript evaluation. Please contact your Nursing Advisor.

Contact the hospital the nursing school was associated with to determine where the records are being stored. Also try contacting the board of nursing for the state in which you earned your degree.

Contact the hospital the nursing school was associated with to determine where the records are being stored. Also try contacting the board of nursing for the state in which you earned your degree.

This requires documentation of being certified through a nationally recognized nursing certification examination or completing a work-based project in Nursing Cooperative Education (Co-op) program. To take advantage of this, you need to submit your certificate to the College of Nursing for evaluation.

RN-BSN Certification Submission Process (.pdf)

Please plan on allocating seven to nine hours per week for a 3 semester hour course and 12-14 hours per week for a 4 semester hour course.

This time will be spent completing readings, viewing lectures, participating in discussion boards and accessing information in the online library. This does not include the time needed to complete and submit assignments in the course.

The College of Nursing has an excellent reputation in the community. Graduates are actively recruited by local and state health care providers. The BSN program has been accredited annually by the Board of Nurse Examiners since it began in the 1970's and National (NLNAC) accreditation has been continuous in all programs for the past 38 years. In 2006 the College of Nursing elected to seek accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and that accreditation was approved at their Board meeting in Spring 2007.

The College of Nursing has an excellent reputation in the community. Graduates are actively recruited by local and state health care providers. The BSN program has been accredited annually by the Texas Board of Nursing since it began in the 1970's and National (NLNAC) accreditation has been continuous in all programs for the past 38 years. In 2006 the College of Nursing elected to seek accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and that accreditation was approved at their Board meeting in Spring 2007.

Prerequisites are the general courses that must be completed prior to beginning the nursing program. There are twenty one prerequisite courses plus one upper division elective. There is an additional course, BIOL 1441, which is a prerequisite for AP I & II and Micro.

After you have submitted your application to UT Arlington via the Texas Common Application and sent in all official transcripts, an academic advisor with UT Arlington will review your information and provide you with a missing course document that tells you which prerequisites you need to complete.

Yes. Prerequisite course transfer credits will be accepted, if they meet the University's criteria and a grade of “C” or higher was earned. If you are requesting transfer of a pre-nursing course (Introduction to Professional Nursing, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology), you must submit a syllabus that includes a course description, content outline and course objectives. Please review our Equivalency Charts for further information.

There is no time limit on how old your grades can be for Anatomy & Physiology.

Apply to the University of Texas at Arlington by submitting an ApplyTexas application and send in your transcripts. An academic advisor will review your information and create a course map. The course map will guide you to complete your courses in the most efficient sequence. If you would prefer an unofficial course evaluation prior to applying to UT Arlington, you may e-mail, fax, or mail your transcripts to your advisor. You must provide your name and contact information on your correspondence so that your advisor can contact you.

Activity (per cluster)	Hrs per week*
Online course content	20 hrs.
Course assignments	10 hrs.
Clinical work (over 2 days)	16-24 hrs.

*All hours are approximate and will vary by student.

You will submit two applications. The first application will be the Texas Common Application that provides application to the University. Once you are admitted as a student to the University and you are near completing the prerequisite courses, you will submit a short second application to the College of Nursing.

Once you have completed 12 of your 16 credit hours of natural sciences (Human A&P I, II, Chemistry, and Microbiology) you should review the application deadline that is nearest to your intended start date. In order to begin the nursing program, you must complete all prerequisite courses. You can apply one semester in advance of when you plan to begin the upper division nursing program. This allows you to complete any remaining courses while your nursing application is being reviewed. For example, if you have 12 of your 16 science hours completed by the February 15th deadline, you can apply to UT Arlington to complete your pre-nursing courses in spring and, if accepted, start nursing school in June. Please review the admission requirements and contact your academic advisor if you require clarification.

It is preferred that you complete the elective prior to starting the program. However, an elective will be offered during the program.

There will be three start dates in 2010: January, June, and September. Information on the upcoming dates is available on the calendar page.

Please see the admission requirements page.

Partnership Codes are assigned to partner healthcare employers. If you have a Partnership Code, it must be entered into the Texas Common Application when applying to the University. Please contact the Academic Partnerships Program Coordinator at your health care employer or, if you are not employed by a partner, enrollment services at 1-866-489-2810 to receive your Partnership Code.

No. If you are not employed by a partner hospital, but would like to seek employment, you may contact one of the partner hospitals to discuss your options. If you prefer to not be employed by a partner hospital, you can still apply to this program.  If you are accepted, we will place you in a hospital cohort.

Previous degrees are evaluated from official transcripts and courses that the College of Nursing accepts will be transferred in as applicable to the degree plan. A previous degree does not waive or exclude missing prerequisite courses.

No. That option is not available at this time.

The UT Arlington Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing degree program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Texas Board of Nursing.

Yes. You will need Internet access to download your individual course and online readings onto your computer and to submit and receive feedback on assignments and assessments as well as participate in online discussions. You must regularly monitor your UT Arlington Mavs e-mail address as this is provided to students as an official means of communication and information regarding your course work, degree, and correspondence.

The complete list of technology requirements is available on the Student Services page.

Yes.

The following are current costs associated with the program that may change without notification: books, stethoscope, uniforms, PDA, or nurse kit containing supplies needed in the nursing labs. In addition, you will be required to have a criminal background check, drug screening, and be certified in CPR. At the end of the program, expect a graduation fee as well as fees associated with NCLEX testing for licensure as a registered nurse.

Based on the amount of hours per week the accelerated program takes, it is not possible to work full-time. Experience shows that students working 16-20 hours a week, or less, are more likely to succeed in nursing school.

No. Completion of prerequisite coursework does not guarantee admission into the nursing program. Your acceptance into the program depends on several factors including GPA and HESI scores.

The number selected will vary from hospital to hospital. Groups will be in cohorts of ten.

There is not a limit on how old your science courses can be.

Possibly. You must send the syllabus of the course which must include the description of the course, the course number, and the course content outline and objectives to your advisor.  It will then be reviewed by faculty to determine if it can substitute for the course we offer.

Anatomy & Physiology I & II and Chemistry. These cannot be taken concurrently.

Yes.

Everyone who applies to this program will need to take the HESI A2 exam. This is a requirement for all applicants regardless of previous degree, work experience or other test scores.

Yes. You must submit a copy of your scores by the application due date to the College of Nursing. Scores on the following sections: Math, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Learning Styles, and Personality Profile must be submitted. We do not require the science portions of the exam.

UTA does offer some testing dates, but you may be required to take it elsewhere. Visit the UTA College of Nursing website for testing dates and times offered at UTA:
www.uta.edu/nursing/BSN/HESI.php and
www.uta.edu/nursing/BSN/HESItest.php

If you are unable to register for a date at UTA, you may take the exam at another school or at a Prometric testing site. Registration for Prometric sites is online and separate from UT Arlington.

Registering on the Prometric Website:

To Locate a Testing Center:

• Go to www.prometric.com
• From the "For Test Takers" menu, click "Academic" and select "Elsevier".
• Select country and state.
• Select "Admissions Assessment".

To Schedule the HESI A2 Through a Prometric Testing Site:

• From the "For Test Takers" menu, select "Academic" exams.
• Select "Elsevier".
• E-mail the required eligibility information to exameligibility@elsevier.com. There are two sites in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex:
  • Bedford – 817-358-1390
  • Dallas – 972-385-1181

Note: You must submit a copy of your scores to the UTA College of Nursing if you took the exam at another school or Prometric location. Make sure to obtain a copy of your scores and either mail, fax, or submit them in person by the deadline. Students that test at UTA do not need to submit their scores separately.

The RN to BSN Program consists of 8 Nursing Courses, one Nursing elective, 17 General Courses and 1 elective that may be either a nursing or a general elective.

Nursing Courses: (35 credit hours)
Professional Nursing A and B (6 credit hours) (first nursing course)
Holistic Care of Older Adults (3 credit hours)
Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (4 credit hours)
Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (3 credit hours)
Nursing Research (3 credit hours)
Nursing Leadership and Management (4 credit hours)
Care of Vulnerable Populations Across the Lifespan (4 credit hours)
Upper Division Nursing Elective (3 credit hours)
Capstone Course (5 credit hours) (last program course)

General Courses: (57 credit hours)
Composition I (3 credit hours)
Composition II (3 credit hours)
Technical Writing or equivalent (3 credit hours)
Statistics (3 credit hours)
State & Local Government (3 credit hours)
Fine Arts: Architecture, Art, Dance, Music, or Theater (3 credit hours)
Federal Government (3 credit hours)
Sociology or Anthropology (3 credit hours)
College Algebra (3 credit hours)
Microbiology (4 credit hours)
Literature (Sophomore level or higher) (3 credit hours)
Introduction to Psychology (3 credit hours)
Developmental Psychology (Lifespan) (3 credit hours)
United States History I (3 credit hours)
United States History II (3 credit hours)
Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credit hours)
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credit hours)
Upper Division Elective Course (3 credit hours)

The RN to BSN Degree Program can be completed in as little as 13 months. The length of time also depends on how many general courses you have completed.

No. The program cannot be completed in less than 13 months.

We hope that the flexibility of the courseware will allow you to finish the course you are currently taking. If you cannot continue and you withdraw from the course, you can re-enter later in the sequence and take the course you dropped when it is re-offered. You must withdraw by the drop deadline posted under Important Dates to receive a 'W'. To receive a refund for the course tuition you must withdraw before the course starts.

Nursing course descriptions (.pdf)

There are no clinical requirements in the traditional sense. Since you are a practicing RN, clinicals are accomplished through assignments that can be completed in your work environment.

A grade of "C" or above must be earned in Professional Nursing in order to progress in the program, and a Grade of "C" or above must be earned in all other courses in the program in order to graduate. No incomplete grades will be assigned.

Students will not be permitted to continue in the program nor to enroll in additional nursing courses if they:

• Receive a grade of "D" or "F" in more than one nursing course.
• Receive any combination of "D" or "F" on two attempts of the same nursing course.

Yes, national certifications can substitute for your upper division elective. If you need two upper division electives and have two certifications, you may use both.

Six hours of upper division electives must be taken. Three of the credits must be in nursing. The additional three hours can be in nursing or in another topic.

Yes, you may take this course in two 3-credit courses.

This course is designed to integrate classroom study with career-related practical experience in the workplace. View a detailed description of the course (.pdf)

We hope the flexibility of the courseware will allow you to finish the courses in sequence. If you cannot continue and you withdraw from the course, you can re-enter with the next carousel group. However, this could increase your time to graduation. Please speak with your graduate advisor about scheduling.

You should anticipate spending about 25 hours per week on each course. Times will vary by individual.

Yes, an essay is required and your application will be considered incomplete without it. The essay should consist of 200 words or less and should speak to your future career goals in nursing.

If you are a currently (or previously) enrolled UT Arlington student, do not request your UT Arlington transcripts. However, you will need to request transcripts from other senior or 4-year institutions attended while enrolled as an undergraduate student at UT Arlington.

You may submit a letter from your manager that says you are proficient in Excel and use it for your job.

Please submit your application, and if you are unsure about your GPA, the College of Nursing will communicate your status and any other requirements you need to fill.

If you do not have a 2.8 GPA, you need to meet with the Associate Dean to identify options. Generally, this means taking undergraduate courses at UT Arlington to demonstrate you have the academic ability. After completion of the courses (determined by the GPA and conversation with Associate Dean), you may apply and be presented to an admission committee for decision. If approved, you would be admitted on probation.

Yes. You should not submit your application to the College of Nursing until you have completed Statistics with a C or better. If this is a course you need, you may take it online through Academic Partnerships, but you will need to complete an undergraduate application and select "undeclared" as your major.

It can be math, psychology, or even a Statistics course from other social sciences. Critical content in the course includes descriptive statistics, t tests, chi square, analysis of variance, and correlation. This is standard content in an undergraduate Statistics (intro or survey) course.

You will receive an email from UT Arlington once your application has been uploaded from ApplyTexas. You will receive communication from the College of Nursing regarding your status in about four weeks. The first communication will come to your personal email and will include instructions on setting up your MyMav email. After that, communication will be through MyMav.

Application Status: Within 3 to 4 business days of the Office of Graduate Studies receiving your application, you will be sent an application email, which will contain your NetID. You will be kept informed of your application status via the email address you provided on the application. To check the status of your application, view your admissions decision, or view any missing documents:

1. Log in to MyMav.
2. Enter your NetID and password to enter the Student Center.

Need assistance with your NetID and/or password? Contact the UT Arlington Help Desk at 817.272.2208 or helpdesk@uta.edu.

For your own protection, never use your Social Security number when communicating with us. Instead, always use your 10-digit UT Arlington Student ID, which was sent to you via email approximately 7 to 10 days after receipt of your application in the Office of Graduate Studies.

Notifications: Listed below are the types of admission processing email notifications sent to applicants.

• Acknowledgement: This email is sent approximately 3 to 4 business days after receipt of your application in the Office of Graduate Studies. Information included will be the program of application, semester of application, fee payment status, and UT Arlington Student ID Number. Please make note of your UT Arlington ID Number as you will need to refer to it when communicating with us. For your own protection, never use your Social Security number when communicating with us. Instead, always use your 10 digit UT Arlington Student ID, which was sent to you via email approximately 7 to 10 days after receipt of your application in the Office of Graduate Studies.
• UT Arlington NetID: This email notification is sent approximately 5 to 7 business days after receipt of your application form in the Office of Graduate Studies. Your NetID is used to access the MyMav Student Center where you can view your application status "To Do" list and "Application Status."
• Application Review: Notification that the application fee payment and bachelor's degree transcript, and master's degree transcript, if applicable, have or have not been received in the Office of Graduate Studies. This notification is sent approximately 7 to 10 days after receipt of your application.
• Referred to the Graduate Advisor: Notification that your application and transcripts have been sent to the graduate advisor of the M.Ed. or MSN program for a decision recommendation.
• Decision: Office of Graduate Studies official notification of the admission decision. If admitted, additional email notification from UT Arlington confirming acceptance and with instructions on how to enroll, download your courseware, pay your tuition, and get started.

Yes – all students will receive a degree plan (course map) with the projected courses and dates. The electives will need to remain somewhat flexible depending on what the student decides to take. Also, a few students may come to us with electives to transfer in, so their plan will incorporate these electives. Students may also transfer in a required course that could affect their degree plan/course map.

A total of 9 hours of graduate work may be transferred in. All final transfer decisions are made by UT Arlington Master's faculty on course equivalency and/or relevance to this program.

All MSN program preceptors must have a minimum of a Master's degree. An MSN is preferred but if the preceptor has an MBA, etc., this would be evaluated by the course faculty. Students need to be aware that if the preceptor is new to UT Arlington, they will need to provide a resume/curriculum vitae and demographic information for the requested preceptor to schira@uta.edu.

Preceptors are not arranged until just prior to the course that requires them. The faculty member will work with the students to identify appropriate preceptors.

Yes, but generally not more than two at a time.

The benefit is that the student will have additional coursework that demonstrates qualification for a faculty or education-focused position. It is NOT "national certification" that an individual would achieve through a National Certifying body, such as an Educator Certification through the National League for Nursing. However, the academic courses carry graduate level "recognition." All academic courses count for CE for licensure renewal. The certificate is value added – having the MSN automatically qualifies a nurse to teach nursing.

Students may pay their tuition through the MyMav student portal or in person at the Bursar's office on campus. Some health care partners may pay tuition directly to the University on students' behalf if they choose, but payment must be made by the tuition deadline or the student will be cancelled for non-payment.

For information about financial aid, please see the Financial Aid page.

The refund policy for sessions of five weeks or less is as follows:

• Before the first session class day: 100 percent refund for dropped classes or withdrawals.
• First class day: 80 percent refund for courses enrolled, if withdrawing from the session.
• Second class day: 50 percent refund for withdrawals.
• After the second class day: No refunds.

The refund policy for sessions greater than five weeks but less than 10 weeks is as follows:

• Before the first session class day: 100 percent refund for dropped classes or withdrawals.
• First class day through the third day of class: 80 percent refund for courses enrolled, if withdrawing from the session.
• Fourth day through the sixth day of class: 50 percent refund for withdrawals.
• After the sixth day: No refunds.

The refund policy for sessions ten weeks or greater is as follows:

• Before the first session class day: 100 percent refund for dropped classes or withdrawals.
• First class day through the fifth day of class: 80 percent refund for courses enrolled, if withdrawing from the session.
• Sixth day through the tenth day of class: 70 percent refund for withdrawals.
• Eleventh day through the fifteenth day of class: 50 percent refund for withdrawals.
• Sixteenth day thru the twentieth day of class: 25 percent refund for withdrawals.
• After the twentieth day: No refunds.

Students that have an outstanding balance on the first day of class will be canceled for nonpayment and removed from the courses for which they are registered. No reinstatements will be granted.

Technology support details can be found on the Tech Support page.

Yes. You will need Internet access to download your individual course and online readings onto your computer and to periodically submit and receive feedback on assignments and assessments as well as participate in online discussions.

You can navigate from the UT Arlington Homepage via the course title on the right.

From the UT Arlington Homepage:

1. Click once on Course Title (on the right).
2. Using the navigation tree on the left, click once on the Week in which you want to work.
3. Click once on the task you wish to complete (reading, lecture, etc).
4. Use the back and forward blue arrows in the top right corner of your screen to move forward and backward between screens.

The software remembers where you left off and will return you there the next time you visit the course. Use the arrows in the top left corner if you wish to move from that place in the course.

Use the blue arrow key located at the top right corner to navigate through the lectures. The blue arrow key will allow you to view the weekly lectures from start to finish. Written transcripts of lectures and slides can be located by clicking on Resources in the Course Map.

1. Go to your course map.
2. Click your course name.
3. Click the resources tab.
4. Choose the lecture slides you would like view.
5. Once the lecture slides are open, you can choose the SAVE icon in the top left corner.
6. You can save a copy of the lecture slides to your computer.
7. You can print the slide by choosing the Print icon.

The checkmarks are used to "check off" content you have viewed. Checkmarks are not part of your course grade and, since they are based on the amount of time spent on an item, might not appear on shorter slides or readings. They included in the course to assist you as you move through the content.

Course expectations are included in the syllabus with each course.

Yes. Adjust the size of the reading font by adjusting the percentage box near the center of the light gray bar at the top of your screen.

Click on the arrows located to the right of the discussion board window so that the arrows point down to expand the threads.

Email your academic coach with questions about course assignments or content. The Master Professors and coaches collaborate regularly regarding students' questions, concerns, and performance.

Students have two weeks from the final exam date to access course materials for a completed course. You should take this opportunity to save any documents they might need. At the end of the two week window, students will no longer have access to the completed course tab on the Lamar Home Page.

1. You will need regular access to a computer with an Internet connection. The minimum computer requirements for the virtual classroom are:
   
   
   • Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 / Mac OS 9 or better / Linux
   • Any current Flash-compliant browser (eg. Internet Explorer 7 or Firefox 3.0)
   • 512 MB of RAM, 1 GB or more preferred
   • Broadband connection required – courses are heavily video intensive
   • Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display – 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
   • A sound card and speakers or headphones
   • Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date
   Some classes may have specific class requirements for additional software. These requirements will be listed on the course offerings page.
   
   Most home computers purchased within the last 3-4 years meet or surpass these requirements.
   
   
2. You will need some additional free software for enhanced web browsing. Ensure that you download the free versions of the software.
   
   
   • Adobe Reader
   • Adobe Flash Player
3. At a minimum, you must have Microsoft Office 2003, XP, 2007 or OpenOffice. Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty, students, and staff. Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software, Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software, and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software. Copying and pasting, along with attaching/uploading documents for assignment submission, will also be required.
   
   If you do not have Microsoft Office, you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies.

1. Click on the course login link at the top of the page.
2. Under WebCT, click on College of Nursing Login.