Please review these instructions prior to completion of the application.

Dates

Students begin this program in cohort groups, in Summer Session I.  Complete applications for admission must be received by the annual deadline of January 15.

Application packet

The following items comprise the complete application packet.

The applicant should submit all of the following components at the same time via postal mail:  the application form, curriculum vitae, application fee, three completed references, evidence of scholarly writing, and essay.

Recommendations

Letter of Recommendation forms should be submitted on your behalf from three professional contacts who are able to speak to your potential as a nurse educator and/or scholar.  Letter of Recommendations should be returned to the applicant, who will forward them to the University.

Essay

A personal reflection should be submitted that addresses the following: rationale for selecting this particular doctoral program; description of your role aspirations; what you expect to derive from doctoral study; your experience to date with research and scholarship; and, an identification of your areas of scholarly interest that could lead to the development of a doctoral dissertation.  The essay should be a maximum of three typed, double spaced pages using 12 point Arial or Times Roman font.

GRE

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) may be taken at any site that offers these tests.  The Graduate Record Exam application and catalog can be accessed through www.gre.org or through Villanova’s Career Services in Corr Hall.  GRE results are to be sent directly to the Office of University Admission.

Official Transcripts

An official transcript from each previous college or school attended is to be sent to the Office of University Admission.  Student copies of transcripts are not acceptable.

Interview

An interview should be scheduled with a nursing faculty member in the summer or fall as you are preparing your application.  A telephone interview can be arranged if distance precludes an on-site interview

Application fee (non-refundable)

Submit a check for $50 made payable to Villanova University with all other application materials.

Mailing

All correspondence concerning application to the PhD Program in Nursing should be mailed to the following address:

Doctoral Program
College of Nursing
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA  19085-1690

Contact us if you have questions about the program or the application process.