Admission decisions will be based on a comprehensive review of applicant qualifications The following criteria will be used as guidelines for admission decisions Completed application with all materials Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing or the National League for Nursing Minimum GPA of 3.0 required GPA 3.3 preferred Eligibility for RN licensure in Rhode Island Goals statement that reflects graduate level writing ability and clear goals for pursuing advanced study in nursing that align with the specialty applied to Clinical nursing experience preferred prior to enrollment A basic statistics course Transcripts from all postsecondary institutions PLEASE NOTE If you attended URI as an undergraduate or graduate you will still need to upload your transcripts Unofficial copies can be uploaded into the online application and upon admission official copies will be required prior to course registration If any courses were transferred as credit toward your baccalaureate degree please upload those transcripts as well Three letters of recommendation academic and professional attesting to the applicants ability for graduate study one of which must be from a mastersprepared nurse Curriculum vita or resume 1 to 2page goal statement that includes your reasons for pursuing advanced study in nursing and planned progression through the program ie parttime or fulltime study A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution. TOEFL IBT - An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND Minimum scores in the following areas - Reading 19 Writing 18 Listening 17 Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20. If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered. IELTS - International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas - Reading 6.5 Writing 6.5 Listening 6.5 Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7. The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550. Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.