All application materials (except official transcripts) will be submitted via the College of Nursing's graduate application portal. 

Official transcripts must be sent to The Graduate School. Review the degree requirements before you apply.

Beginning August 1, 2026, a non-refundable application fee of $50 will be required. Applicants who submit before August 1, 2026 will not be charged.

When completing your application, please make sure to select the correct program name. Program names listed through the Graduate School and corresponding CON programs: Certificate of Graduate Study (Post Master’s) (CGS) (These include the concentrations of):

• Adult Gerontology - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Healthcare Leadership (HL)
• Nursing Education (NE)
• Nursing Informatics (NI)

Applicants for the AGACNP, FNP, and PMHNP programs should apply for summer admission and matriculation. If after application review, the candidate qualifies for the advanced standing in the CGS program, the student may matriculate in the fall rather than the summer. 

Each CGS program has separate application deadlines and program start dates. 

• Clinical specialty programs (AGACNP, FNP, and PMHNP): Classes start in the summer semester. Applications may be submitted July 1 - February 1 (early decision September 1).
• Healthcare Leadership program: Classes start during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Applications may be submitted July 1 - February 1 (early decision September 1). 
• Nursing Education program: Classes start during the fall semester. Applications may be submitted November 1 - May 1 for fall entry.
• Nursing Informatics program: Classes start during the fall semester. Applications may be submitted November 1 - May 1 for fall entry.

To be eligible for graduation, a candidate must

• complete an approved program of study
• have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and earn a 3.0 or better in all required classes and courses number 700 or higher
• complete the required clinical hours

MSN program costs depend on several factors. For estimated costs, view Graduate Programs Cost Estimates 2023-2024.  The Offie of Financial Aid provides the full breakdown of the estimated cost to attend. For additional tuition and fee information, visit the Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees website

Financial aid is available. To determine your eligibility, complete the FAFSA form on the university’s Financial Aid website. The College of Nursing also offers general scholarships. In addition, other scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available through The Graduate School and the university’s Financial Aid and Scholarships office.

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing is fully approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.

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