Requirements for Admission
Undergraduate Admissions
Freshman applicants who have successfully completed a college prep high school curriculum at a regionally accredited high school with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have composite SAT scores of at least 900 (ACT of 18) will ordinarily be granted admission. Evidence of satisfaction of these requirements shall only be in the form of an official, sealed transcript from authorized school personnel or an official, sealed G.E.D. certificate. Applicants who completed high school more than seven years prior to application are not required to submit SAT/ACT scores. SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly from the testing company or be included on official transcripts. All home schooled students will be asked to come for an interview as well.
Graduate Admissions
Education Specialist
Early Childhood, Middle Grades (Language Arts & Social Studies), & Middle Grades (Math & Science) Programs
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended
- Official GRE or MAT score
- Teaching certificate
- 2 references
Master of Arts in Teaching
Early Childhood, Middle Grades, & Special Education Programs
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended
- Official GRE or MAT score
- Passing GACE Basic Skills or ACT/SAT/GRE exemption
- 2 references
Secondary Education Program
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended
- Official GRE or MAT score
- Passing GACE Basic Skills or ACT/SAT/GRE exemption
- Passing scores on GACE II content exam
- 2 references
Master of Education
Early Childhood, Middle Grades Education, & Special Education Programs
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended
- Official GRE or MAT score
- Teaching certificate
- 2 references
Master of Business Administration
Accounting, Healthcare Management, HR Management, Insurance Management, International Business, Management, & Project Management Programs
Master of Fine Arts
Interior Design Program
Master of Science
Applied Gerontology Program
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended
- Contact Information (Name and Email or Telephone Number) for 2 References
Clinical Counseling Program – Program begins in Fall and Spring Only
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended
- Supplemental Graduate Clinical Counseling/Psychology Program Application
- Official GRE score
- 2 letters of reference
Occupational Therapy Program – Program begins in Fall and Spring Only
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended
- Occupational Therapy Centralized Application System (OTCAS) Verification
Organizational Leadership Program
Psychology Program – Program begins in Fall and Spring Only
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended
- Supplemental Graduate Psychology Program Application
- Official GRE score
- 2 letters of reference
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Program begins in Fall Only. Applications due by June 1st.*
*Next Cohort begins Fall 2014
Two concentrations available: Advanced Practice or Leadership & Management
Applicants must posess the following academic and professional qualifications: MSN; Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; Current Advanced Practice Nursing certificate or license; Current RN License
In order to apply students must submit the following:
- Our electronic application, which you can find on our website at www.brenau.edu/apply;
- A completed Nursing CAS application. You can find the Nursing CAS application by following this link: www.nursingcas.org. Nursing CAS is a “common” nursing application system established by the AACN;
- Three professional references. References must be submitted to Nursing CAS using the Nursing CAS e-form or the Nursing CAS paper reference form;
- Resume and Essay. Submit resume through Nursing CAS and complete the Nursing CAS essay;
- Current Advanced Practice certificate or license. Fax certificate to the Brenau Graduate Admissions Office at (770) 718-5338;
- Current RN nursing license. Fax RN License to the Brenau Graduate Admissions Office at (770) 718-5338;
- Applicants should request two copies of their Official Transcripts from all previous institutions. Have one set of transcripts sent to Nursing CAS at the address provided in the Nursing CAS application. Have the second set of transcripts sent directly to the Brenau Office of Graduate Admissions at 500
- Washington Street, SE, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Master of Science in Nursing
Program begins in Fall Only. Applications due by June 1st.
Three concentrations available: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator and Nurse Manager
Applicants must posess the following academic and professional qualifications: BSN; Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; Current RN License; Minimum of one year of full time work experience in nursing within the past five years
In order to apply students must submit the following:
- Our electronic application, which you can find on our website at www.brenau.edu/apply;
- A completed Nursing CAS application. You can find the Nursing CAS application by following this link: www.nursingcas.org. Nursing CAS is a “common” nursing application system established by the AACN;
- Three professional references. References must be submitted to Nursing CAS using the Nursing CAS e-form or the Nursing CAS paper reference form;
- Resume and Essay. Submit resume through Nursing CAS and complete the Nursing CAS essay;
- Official GRE Score – Required for Family Nurse Practitioner applicants only. Ask that Official GRE score be sent directly to Brenau University;
- Current RN nursing license. Fax RN License to the Brenau Graduate Admissions Office at (770) 718-5338;
- Applicants should request two copies of their Official Transcripts from all previous institutions. Have one set of transcripts sent to Nursing CAS at the address provided in the Nursing CAS application. Have the second set of transcripts sent directly to the Brenau Office of Graduate Admissions at 500
- Washington Street, SE, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Additional Contact Information
graduateadmissions@brenau.edu
770-718-5337 Fax: 770-718-5338
