PS A written statement of goals and objectives (Application Personal Statement) that clearly identifies the applicant’s research and curriculum interests and describes how admission to the program will facilitate his/her professional objectives. The Personal Statement should indicate how the applicant’s research interest, topic and/or proposed research question is consistent with the research expertise of a SON faculty member. GPA A baccalaureate in nursing degree from an accredited college/university (minimum GPA 3.0) CV A curriculum vitae or resume is required. Fee A $75 nonrefundable application fee submitted with the application. Credit card payment is accepted with the on-line application. Checks must be made payable to the University of Delaware. Applications received without the application fee will not be processed. Foreign students must use a check drawn on a U.S. bank or an International Postal Money Order. RL Three letters of recommendation from an academic, employer and/or other professional sources who can address the scholarship potential of the applicant. Reference persons identified by applicant will be notified electronically to submit a letter and complete a Graduate Recommendation Form AFTER the application has been submitted; therefore, allow ample time before the application deadline for reference persons to submit their letters/complete form. Letter of recommendation should include explicit examples of applicant's abilities that substantiate the ratings on the Graduate Recommendation Form. Transcript Academic transcript(s)