Connell School of Nursing

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REFERENCE LETTERS (3)

All graduate program applicants must submit three (3) letters of reference in support of your application.


MASTER'S ENTRY PROGRAM

Master’s Entry applicants should submit :

  • (2) recommendations from professors
  • one (1) recommendation from an employer.

ALL OTHER APPLICANTS

Other applicants should submit references from the following:

  • Current supervisor, or employer who can speak to your level of professional practice and/or previous employer/supervisor if in the recent past.
  • A professor or instructor who can assess your potential for graduate study and performance in the area in which you wish to study.
  • A person who is well acquainted with your professional preparation and/or clinical experience, preferably a Master's prepared nurse.

We may request additional references to support your application.

Please provide each of your reference writers with the Reference Form available for download from the website, and with a stamped envelope addressed to the Application Processing Center. Reference writers should sign over the seal of their return envelope mail the reference directly to the Application Processing Center.