Academic Catalog

Applying for Admission

chamberlain.edu/apply

How to Apply

Prospective students interested in attending Chamberlain must complete an interview with an admission representative and an application for admission. Applications are accepted year-round and can be completed via phone or in-person with an admission representative. Applications can also be submitted via the Chamberlain website at chamberlain.edu/apply.

For MPAS Admission Process

See Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program Admission Requirements.

Early Admission Process: RN to BSN Option

For prospective students still pursuing their degree in nursing or who have not yet taken the NCLEX® exam, Chamberlain University is now accepting Early Admission applications for the RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Option!

Speak with your admission representative to schedule an admission interview and apply.

Get Started - Instructions for Applying

Undergraduate

  • Submit a completed Application for Admission located at chamberlain.edu/apply. Admission documents may be mailed or faxed to the address indicated on the application.
  • Submit a $95 ($60 for RN to BSN option) non-refundable1 application fee payable to Chamberlain University (major credit cards, personal check or money order accepted).
  • Schedule an interview with the admission representative.
  • Request an official transcript documenting proof of graduation.2 See the Undergraduate/Pre-Licensure and Undergraduate/Post-Licensure Admission Requirements section of the catalog for specific proof of graduation documents.
  • Request official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
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Application fee is refundable if the applicant cancels the agreement in writing prior to midnight of the tenth business day after the date of transaction. The application fee is waived for Chamberlain alumni, Ochsner Health employees, previous Chamberlain students returning after six consecutive sessions of interrupted academic studies, as well as qualified military personnel (active duty, veterans, retired military, spouses and dependents), Department of Defense employees, Chamberlain Florida and Arizona campus location applicants, MPAS applicants who applied via CASPA and non-degree seeking students enrolled at Chamberlain who are applying to a matriculating program. Applicants to the BSN program who have demonstrated a family financial hardship to their high school counselor may qualify for a waiver through an income qualified college application waiver program from ACT, the College Board, and NACAC. Applicants must provide required documentation signed by the student’s high school counselor or another designated high school official. No application fee is required for current Chamberlain students enrolled in the RN-BSN to MSN option. Applicants who are utilizing the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Centralized Application System (e.g., AACN Nursing CAS) and have submitted a Chamberlain application for admission via this service will have their Chamberlain application fee waived.

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Applicants for the Tysons Corner campus must provide a high school/equivalency transcript documenting proof of graduation. 

Additional Pre-Licensure Instructions

  • Schedule and complete the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) (see Admission Requirements if applicable).
  • Complete a drug screen and background and fingerprint check.

Additional Post-Licensure Instructions

  • Provide proof of a current, active RN license from the U.S. or from a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the NCSBN.

Now Enrolling

Undergraduate/Pre-Licensure Students

September, January & May

Undergraduate/Post-Licensure Students

July, September, November, January, March & May

For more information, visit chamberlain.edu/calendar

Note: Failure to disclose all transcripts may result in a re-evaluation of the acceptance decision, possibly leading to the revocation of the decision and dismissal from the program. Students should note that a transcript request is not required for coursework previously completed at Chamberlain, as Chamberlain already has access to these records.

Graduate Online

  • Submit a completed Application for Admission located at chamberlain.edu/apply. Admission documents may be mailed or faxed to the address indicated on the application.
  • Submit a $60 non-refundable1 application fee payable to Chamberlain University (major credit cards, personal check or money order accepted).
  • Request an official transcript documenting proof of graduation. See the Graduate Admission Requirements section of the catalog for specific proof of graduation documents.
  • Applicants seeking to transfer credit must provide official transcripts of all graduate coursework.
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Application fee is refundable if the applicant cancels the agreement in writing prior to midnight of the tenth business day after the date of transaction. The application fee is waived for Chamberlain alumni, Ochsner Health employees, previous Chamberlain students returning after six consecutive sessions of interrupted academic studies, as well as qualified military personnel (active duty, veterans, retired military, spouses and dependents), Department of Defense employees, Chamberlain Florida and Arizona campus location applicants, MPAS applicants who applied via CASPA and non-degree seeking students enrolled at Chamberlain who are applying to a matriculating program. Applicants to the BSN program who have demonstrated a family financial hardship to their high school counselor may qualify for a waiver through an income qualified college application waiver program from ACT, the College Board, and NACAC. Applicants must provide required documentation signed by the student’s high school counselor or another designated high school official. No application fee is required for current Chamberlain students enrolled in the RN-BSN to MSN option. Applicants who are utilizing the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Centralized Application System (e.g., AACN Nursing CAS) and have submitted a Chamberlain application for admission via this service will have their Chamberlain application fee waived.

Additional Nursing Program Requirements

  • Provide proof and maintain a current, active, unrestricted RN license from the U.S. or from a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the NCSBN.

Additional MSN Nurse Practitioner (NP) Provisional Program Requirements

  • Schedule and complete the NP assessment.

NOW ENROLLING

Graduate/Post-Licensure Online Students

July, September, November, January, March & May

Graduate MPAS

  • Prospective students should complete their CASPA application and select CU from the list of schools.
  • Chamberlain application fee waived for applicants who applied via CASPA.
  • For more details on the MPAS Admissions Process, see Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program Admission Requirements.

Now Enrolling

Graduate MPAS Students

September

For more information, visit chamberlain.edu/calendar