Step 1: Complete Online Application Form

Submit completed online application from one of the forms below

Step 2: Submit Statement of Purpose

Submit your Statement of Purpose to admissionsrecords@onlinenursing.baylor.edu

Please respond to the following 3 questions in your Statement. It needs to be typed, double-spaced, and a maximum of 3-4 pages.

Address the following:

1. Provide a statement describing how your work experiences and professional interests have prepared you to be successful in the graduate program to which you have applied.
2. Describe the APN role for which you have applied and discuss how completing the specialty track program will help you meet your professional goals.
3. Explain why you are applying for the DNP versus the MSN in your chosen specialty.

Step 3: Provide recommendation letters

Provide 3 letters of recommendation within 7 days of applying to:
admissionsrecords@onlinenursing.baylor.edu. Recommendations must come directly from your references.

1. One from an immediate supervisor
2. One from a Peer Nurse
3. One from a DNP/MSN/Ph.D. prepared nurse

Step 4: Complete FAFSA Application

Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by clicking on this link: https://fafsa.ed.gov/

School Code: 003545

Step 5: Provide a current resume

Submit a copy of your Updated Resume to admissionsrecords@onlinenursing.baylor.edu 

Step 6: Request transcripts from previous institutions

Order official transcripts from Degree-Granting institutions of higher education attended sent directly to:

Baylor University

Online Records

1933 North Meacham Road

Suite 400

Schaumburg, IL 60173

We also can accept e-transcripts sent to: admissionsrecords@onlinenursing.baylor.edu

*Note: Once your file is complete you will receive an email requesting your $60 application fee.