COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

2013

COLLEGE OF HEALTH

PROFESSIONS

COLLEGE OF

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Graduate Application and

Admission Information

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Admission Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Eligibility

Pace University Graduate Merit Scholarships

Admission Categories

Deferrals

Decision Appeal

International Student Information ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Application Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

Priority Deadline Dates

Admission Application .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Recommendation Forms........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Graduate Assistantship Application .....................................................................................................................................13

Visiting Student Application.................................................................................................................................................14

Table of Contents

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ADMISSION INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants to Pace University graduate

degree and certificate programs must hold a

bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

or university if post-secondary education was

completed in the United States. Applicants

who are currently in their senior year at an

undergraduate institution may apply for

admission, but acceptance is contingent

upon receipt of a final transcript indicating

all senior year grades and receipt of the

bachelor’s degree. Applicants who have

attended institutions outside of the United

States must hold a degree equivalent to a US

bachelor’s degree.

All information provided in the application

must be accurate and complete. Any

misrepresentation in or omission of facts

from the application will justify a denial

or revocation of admission or subsequent

dismissal from the graduate program. The

Office of Graduate Admission reserves the

right to veri fy any or all information in the

applica tion and supporting documentation.

PACE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE MERIT

SCHOLARSHIPS

Merit-based scholarships are awarded

to entering full-time and part-time

matriculated graduate students who

demonstrate exceptional scholastic ability.

The Scholarship Committee considers each

applicant’s academic record to determine the

scholarship award. All students admitted to

a degree program are automatically reviewed

for scholarship. There is no separate

application to be completed. Domestic

scholarship recipients must register for a

minimum of six (6) credits per fall and

spring semesters. Other credit requirements

and criteria will apply to BSN/MS.

ADMISSION CATEGORIES

Matriculant

Applicants who wish to pursue a graduate

degree or certificate at Pace University should

apply for matriculant status. The University

has established the following criteria as the

most critical in the evaluation of applications

for matriculant status: scholastic achievement

and a desire to excel as evidenced by previous

academic work; aptitude for graduate study

as indicated by scores on an admission test

(if required), motivation, leadership potential,

and maturity as evidenced by work and/or

volunteer experience, extra curricular activities,

recom mendations, and responses to questions

on the application.

Alumni Auditor

Alumni of Pace University’s Lienhard graduate

pro grams are eligible to audit graduate classes

subject to the approval of the instructor

and space limitations. Students must have

the necessary background for admission to

courses; not every course is open to alumni

auditors. Interested alumni should file an

Alumni Auditor Application with the Office of

Student Assistance during the second week of

the desired semester.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

DEFERRALS

Students who have been admitted to a

graduate program at Pace University but

who wish to delay their entrance for a

period of time may request a deferral by

writing to the Office of Graduate Admission

prior to the start of the semester for which

admission has been granted. The request

must specify the semester the student

anticipates entering the program. The

graduate admission staff considers each

request for deferral individually and retains

the right to grant or deny admission for a

future semester.

DECISION APPEAL

An applicant who is not approved for

admission may appeal the decision. The

appeal should be made in writing to the

Office of Graduate Admission within one

month of notification of denial.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION

APPLICATION FEE

International students are only eligible to

apply to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science

in Nursing (ASBN) one-year program and

the PA program. Applicants from outside the

United States must remit the $70 application

fee by international money order or by a

check drawn from a US bank.

DEADLINE DATE AND STATUS

International applicants who require a student

visa are advised to apply well before the

priority deadline dates, and must apply for

full-time matriculated status.

TRANSCRIPTS

If foreign language transcripts are issued,

English translations must accompany

the original transcript. Pace will accept

translations and evaluations in the following

manner:

• sent from any NACES (www.naces.org)

accredited translation evaluator (preferred)

• sent and attested by the institution

of origin

• the student’s Ministry of Education

• a US consular officer; or

• an EducationUSA advisor

(www.educationusa.state.gov).

To help expedite the process and review

of an application, it is suggested that an

academic evaluation by a NACES accredited

evaluator of foreign course work be

submitted with all translations.

All materials submitted become the

confidential property of Pace University

and cannot be returned or forwarded to

the applicant or a third party.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PROFICIENCY TESTS

Students who earned a bachelor’s degree

in a country where English is not the official

language and English is not their first

language must submit a Test of English as

a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International

English Language Testing System (IELTS), or

Pearson Test of English (PTE) score that is no

more than two years old.

A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (Internet

version), an IELTS score of 7.0, or a Pearson

PTE score of 60 is preferred to demonstrate

the requisite proficiency in English for

admission to Pace University. Once a student

submits an application, the Admission

Committee will advise about being admitted

into this program.

Students who submit proof of citizenship

from a country where English is the official

language may have the English language

proficiency test requirement waived. For more

information, visit www.pace.edu/English.

STUDENT VISAS

Admitted international students will need

to receive a form I-20 from Pace University,

which is required to obtain an F1 visa. For

more information, visit www.pace.edu/

accepted-grad.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Information regarding applying for a non-

immigrant visa or transferring/changing

status if already in the US will be included

in the official acceptance packet. In order

to assist students, it is required that a home

address be provided on the application

for admission.

Please note that, as specified by US

immigration regulations, students who have

entered the US on a tourist visa or on a visa

waiver must be in proper status prior to

enrolling in classes.

Special situations regarding immigration

status should be discussed with an adviser

in the Office of International Programs

and Services.

Students should submit a copy of the first

page (data information) and last page (current

address) of their current passport. This should

be submitted with the other documentation

required for Pace University

to issue the form I-20.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please complete and mail your application to the Ofﬁce of Graduate Admission. Be sure to sign the last page of the application and all addi-

tional papers. Applicants to the DNP program must ﬁll out the DNP application at www.pace.edu/DNP. Applicants to the PhD program must

ﬁll out the PhD application at www.pace.edu/ApplyPhD. PA applicants must apply at www.pace.edu/PAStudiesApply. To check the status

of your application visit applicantportal.pace.edu.

Pace University

Ofﬁce of Graduate Admission

Graduate Application Processing Center

One Pace Plaza

New York, NY 10038

(212) 346-1531

[email protected]

Please submit the following:

APPLICATION,

APPLICATION FEE,

AND RESUME

PERSONAL STATEMENT

LETTERS OF

RECCOMENDATION

Applications may be printed or typed and must be accompanied by the non-refundable

application fee of $70 in the form of a check or money order in US dollars payable to Pace

University. A resume or typewritten outline, describing at least the past ﬁve years of your

employment history and signiﬁcant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities

should be sent. Please include recognitions of achievements you have received (e.g., licenses,

publications, and awards).

Submit a typewritten essay, not to exceed 750 words, that responds to the following:

• Discuss two (2) professional career goals, identifying how your professional experiences to

date have prepared you for graduate study at Pace University and how the graduate program

will assist you in meeting these goals.

• Describe your plans to alter your professional and/or personal obligations to have the time

needed for graduate study, including the required clinical experiences.

• Identify one issue in the United States health care system and discuss the role of advanced

nursing practice in addressing this issue.

Essays should be submitted in Times New Roman, 12-point font size, double spaced, with

one-inch margins. Include your name and the title of your essay. Additional information regarding

your academic performance or professional experience may also be included as a supplement.

Two recommendations from individuals who can knowledgeably comment on your ability to

successfully complete graduate study are required. These references may be either academic or

professional.

Letters may be sent by your recommenders electronically or forwarded in sealed

envelopes. Letters sent electronically to [email protected] must meet the

following requirements:

• Letters must be sent directly from recommender.

• Letters sent directly from applicants will not be accepted.

• Letters must be on ofﬁcial letterhead and must include the recommender’s signature.

Visit the Forms and Brochures page for access to printable Recommendation Forms.

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OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

INTERVIEWS

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

PROFICIENCY

APPLICATION

DEADLINES

Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must

be sent either to Pace University, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded

by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.

Academic records issued in a language other than English are required to be translated and attested to by

the institution of origin or a Pace-approved translation agency accredited through NACES. Transcripts are

considered ofﬁcial only if they are sent directly to Pace University from the educational institution of origin, or

forwarded by:

• Any NACES-accredited translation evaluator preferred OR

• The student’s Ministry of Education OR

• A US consular ofﬁcer OR

• An EducationUSA adviser OR

• The Institute of Foreign Credential Services: www.ifcsevals.com

Applicants may send unofﬁcial copies of all transcripts to [email protected] for the initial

processing and review of your application. Please include your name and program of interest. If you are

admitted, your offer is contingent upon the receipt and veriﬁcation of all ofﬁcial printed transcripts.

Applicants who have earned a degree or completed coursework at Pace University will not be required to

submit a transcript from Pace University, but are required to indicate on the application that they have

attended Pace. Transcripts from all other institutions attended are required and must be submitted to

be considered for admission.

An interview is required for all ABSN applicants. Applicants to the MS program may be asked to participate in

an interview.

If you earned a bachelor’s degree in a country where English is not the ofﬁcial language, you are required to

submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson PTE score. The ETS reporting codes for Pace University are: New York City,

2635, and Westchester, 2644. Students who submit proof of citizenship from a country where English is the

ofﬁcial language may have the English language proﬁciency test requirement waived.

Note: Graduate nursing students are expected to effectively communicate in oral and written English across

their academic program. All documents submitted in support of an application for admission become the

permanent possession of Pace University and cannot be returned to the applicant or photocopied for the

applicant. For your records, please make photocopies of all materials submitted, except for transcripts and

recommendation forms, which must be received unopened in the original sealed envelopes.

International students are only eligible for the ABSN one-year program and the PA program.

All master's and doctoral level nursing programs (Fall admission only)................................................March 1

Accelerated Bachelor of Science, Nursing Program (ABS) only (Fall admission—NYC Campus)........February 1

Accelerated Bachelor of Science, Nursing Program (ABS) only....................................................September 15

(Spring admission—Westchester Campus)

PA Completion Program (Spring)....................................................................................................November 15

PA studies completion program applicants must apply at www.pace.edu/PACompletionApply

PA Program NYC (Summer)..............................................................................................................September 1

PA NYC applicants must apply at www.pace.edu/PAApplyNYC

PA Program Pleasantville (Fall).........................................................................................................December 1

PA PLV applicants must apply at www.pace.edu/PAApplyPLV

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Pace University Application for Graduate Admission

Complete and return the application along with the $70 non-refundable application fee. Please print neatly using blue or black

ink or type.

Mr.

Ms.

Mx.

Last Name First Name

Middle Name Jr., III, etc.

Email Address

Mailing Address Apt. #

City State Zip/Postal Code

Social Security Number*

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Home Phone Number

Gender

Male Female

If any records will be under another name(s), please indicate.

Country

Address 2

Business Phone Number Fax Number

Please indicate your degree or certificate objective:

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

(ABSN): for non-nurse college graduate, full-

time one-year plan (NYC and Westchester)

All prerequisites must be completed prior to

starting the program. Transcripts and catalog

descriptions of this course work should be

sent to the appropriate Office of Graduate

Admission.

(The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) New York City program begins in September. The ABSN Westchester program begins in January.)

MS for RNs with a bachelor’s in a

non-nursing major

Are you a licensed RN?

Yes No

If yes, please indicate state

in which you are an RN.

State

MS Family Nurse Practitioner

(NYC and Westchester) (part-time only)

MS Professional Nursing Leadership

(Clinical nurse leader masters)

Professional Nursing Leadership

Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Doctor of Nursing Practice (NYC)

www.pace.edu/DNP.

PhD in Nursing (PLV)

www.pace.edu/ApplyPhD.

Physician Assistant Program (NYC)

Applications must be submitted through the CASPA

website at www.pace.edu/PAApplyNYC.

Physician Assistant Program (PLV)

Applications must be submitted through the CASPA

website at www.pace.edu/PAApplyPLV.

Physician Assistant Completion Program (NYC)

www.pace.edu/PACompletionApply.

Please visit the following links to apply to any of

the programs listed below:

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Nursing

MS Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

(NYC and Westchester) (part-time only)

* Please be advised that your Social Security Number is

required in order for your Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) to be processed. Your SSN will not

be used for identification purposes at Pace University.

COllege OF HeAlTH PROFeSSIONS

International applicants who will require a student visa must apply for full-time study.

Have you previously applied to or enrolled in any school or program of Pace University?

Yes No

If yes, please explain (include school, program, and entry term date):

Are you Hispanic/Latino? Yes, Hispanic or Latino (including Spain) No If yes, please describe your background_______________________________

If you answered No, or if you answered Yes and wish to describe yourself further, please check one or more from the list below.

American Indian or Alaska Native (including all Original Peoples of the Americas) Are you enrolled in a Tribe? Yes No

If yes, please enter Tribal Enrollment Number

Asian (including Indian subcontinent and Philippines) Black or African American (including Africa and Caribbean)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Original Peoples) White (including Middle Eastern) Other______________________________________________________

Ethnicity (optional)

Native language (if other than English) ________________________________________________________________________

Is English your native language?

Yes

No

Campus: New York City Westchester Semester: Fall Spring

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Summer I Summer II Status: Full-Time Part-Time

If accepted for graduate study, will you need

campus housing?

Yes No

Are you a spouse of a veteran using their benefits?

Yes No

Are you a dependent of a veteran using their benefits?

Yes No

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Are you a citizen of the United States?

Yes

No

Are you a permanent resident of the United States?

Yes

No

If you are not a US citizen or permanent resident, please complete the following:

If accepted for admission to Pace University, will you need a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) for a student visa?

If no, please indicate visa status you hold or will hold:

If yes, please provide the information below:

Yes

No

Visa

Occupation in Your Home Country

City of Birth

Country of Birth Country of Citizenship

Are you or an immediate family member an employee of Pace University?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Current Employer

Are you now in the USA?

Yes

No

If yes, please indicate your present visa status below and provide your home country address:

Visa Status

City

State

College / Organization / Employer

Home Country Address:

Please explain here if this visa status expires prior to

your anticipated Pace University enrollment date:

(Please note: If you do not provide this information,

we cannot process your I-20.)

Will dependents accompany you in the US?

Yes

No

If yes, please provide information below:

(Please attach information regarding additional dependents who will accompany you.)

Last Name

First Name

Middle Name

Date of Birth

(MM/DD/YYYY)

City of Birth

Country of Birth

Relationship to Student

If applicable, please indicate when the TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson PTE test was or will be taken:

Test Date

(MM/DD/YYYY)

Please provide the information below:

Does your employer provide tuition reimbursement?

Yes

No

City

State

Country

Which of the following was the biggest influence in your decision to apply to Pace University?

Accelerated Admission Day Event

Attended a Pace Information Session

Campus Location

Career Services and Internship Program

College or Professional Fair

Course Offerings

Financial Aid/Scholarship Offerings

Information on Pace Website

Online Chat with Department/Admission

Ph one or In-Person Meeting with Pace Admission

Counselor

School Publication Received in the Mail

Recommendation from Current Pace Student

Recommendation from Pace Alumni

Recommendation from Pace Faculty/Staff Member

Recommendation from Employer

Tour of Pace University Campus

Attended a Special Event with Chosen Program

Yes

No

Yes

No

Have you completed or are you currently enrolled in a nursing degree program?

Have you ever been enrolled in another nursing program?

If yes, explain the reason that you did not graduate from the program: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

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A personal statement, resume, and recommendation are required. Please refer to page 4 of this booklet.

I certify that all of the information provided by me or on my behalf in support of my application for admission is complete and accurate. I acknowledge that I am obligated to supplement

my application as soon as I know or reasonably should know if the information I have provided or that was provided on my behalf is inaccurate or incomplete. I also certify that the personal

statement submitted in support of my application for admission is solely my own original work. I acknowledge that Pace University may, at its sole discretion, verify any information

submitted in conjunction with my application. I acknowledge that if I omit relevant information or provide inaccurate information or information that is misleading, submit a personal

statement that is not solely my own original work, or if I fail to supplement my application as required, Pace University may, at its sole discretion, deny my application for admission, rescind

my admission, impose disciplinary sanctions against me, dismiss me from Pace University, and/or rescind any degrees or certificates awarded to me by Pace University.

I acknowledge that the application fee I have paid or will pay in the future is not refundable.

I acknowledge that I am bound by the policies, practices, and procedures of Pace University, whether published or unpublished, and I agree to comply with them.

Applicant’s Signature

Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Please print name

Educational Institution Attended

City State

Start Date (MM/YY)

End Date (MM/YY)

Degree Received:

Associate

Master’s

Bachelor’s

None

Please list, in chronological order, all colleges or universities attended since your high school graduation. Be sure to include all institutions at which you were, are, or will be enrolled

prior to your anticipated Pace University graduate program entry term. An official transcript from each institution must be received by the Pace University Office of Graduate Admission.

All documents not issued in English must be supplemented by professionally certified English Translations.

Country

Date or Expected Date

of Degree (MM/YY)

Educational Institution Attended

City State

Start Date (MM/YY)

End Date (MM/YY)

Degree Received:

Associate

Master’s

Bachelor’s

None

Country

Date or Expected Date

of Degree (MM/YY)

Educational Institution Attended

City State

Start Date (MM/YY)

End Date (MM/YY)

Degree Received:

Associate

Master’s

Bachelor’s

None

Country

Date or Expected Date

of Degree (MM/YY)

Educational Institution Attended

City State

Start Date (MM/YY)

End Date (MM/YY)

Degree Received:

Associate

Master’s

Bachelor’s

None

Country

Date or Expected Date

of Degree (MM/YY)

Educational Institution Attended

City State

Start Date (MM/YY)

End Date (MM/YY)

Degree Received:

Associate

Master’s

Bachelor’s

None

Country

Date or Expected Date

of Degree (MM/YY)

Have you ever been placed on academic or disciplinary probation or been dismissed from any institution?

If yes, please attach your statement of the circumstances.

Yes

No

APP REC DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

FEE REC DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Non-Discrimination Statement

Pace University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any of its programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age,

disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pace University’s

Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination and harassment policy and may be contacted at 156 William Street,

New York, New York 10038, (212) 346-1310, or at Marks Hall, Room 20, 861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York 10570, (914) 773-3856.

Reasonable Accommodations

Pace University prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and is committed to ensuring equal access to the application process for applicants with disabilities. An applicant who

may require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact the Director of Disability Services on either the New York City (212) 346-1526 or

Westchester Campus (914) 773-3710.

Have you ever been convicted of or plead guilty to a misdemeanor or felony?

If yes, please explain on a separate piece of paper (response required).

Note: Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not automatically bar you from admission to Pace University.

Yes

No

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RECOMMENDATION FORM

To the Applicant—Please complete the section below. DNP and PhD applicants should not use this form; they are expected to submit

two letters of recommendation that describe the applicant’s (advanced) clinical practice, potential for achievement in graduate study, and

potential for professional achievement. The letters of recommendation should address the applicant’s intellectual ability, ability to work

with others, ability in written and oral expression, maturity, initiative/independence, and creativity/originality.

Pace University

Office of Graduate Admission

Graduate Application Processing Center

One Pace Plaza

New York, NY 10038

(212) 346-1531

[email protected]

Applicant Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Applicant Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Applicant Day Telephone (________) ________________________ Evening Telephone (________) ___________________________

Area Code / Number Area Code / Number

Fax

(________)

__________________________ Email

________________________________

Area Code / Number

Location New York City Westchester

Applicant Entry Term Fall

_______

Spring

_______

Summer I

_______

Summer II

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Year Year Year Year

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT—Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment),

you have the right to review your educational records if you attend Pace University. You may waive your right of access to this speciﬁc

recommendation if you choose. Your decision to waive or not to waive your right of access will have no effect on your application for

admission. Please check the appropriate box and sign your name below:

I hereby waive my right of access to this recommendation. I do not waive my right of access to this recommendation.

To the Recommender—Please complete both sides of this form and return it to the Office of Graduate Admission indicated above.

If you wish to use a letter or different format, please feel free to do so. Thank you for your assistance.

Name of Recommender (Please print) ________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Recommender ___________________________________________________________ ________/________/________

Month Day Year

Position or Title _________________________________ School or Firm ____________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Number and Street City State Zip Code

Telephone (________) _____________________________

Area Code / Number

In what capacity have you known the applicant? ____________________________________________

What is your overall recommendation?

Strongly recommend Recommend Recommend with some reservation Do not recommend

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The Admission Committee would appreciate your candid appraisal of the applicant.

What are the applicant’s primary strengths and weaknesses? If possible, please describe specific instances or accomplishments which

demonstrate them. Describe the applicant’s current assignment and special responsibilities, if applicable.

Please assess the applicant in the following areas:

a. Area of specialization (technical knowledge, analytical ability, attention to detail, etc.)

b. Potential for achievement in graduate study

c. Potential for professional achievement

Outstanding

(Top 2%)

Superior

(Top 10%)

Good

(Top Third)

Fair

(Middle Third)

Poor

(Bottom Third)

No basis for

judgment

Intellectual Ability

Ability to Work with Others

Ability in Written Expression

Ability in Oral Expression

Maturity

Initiative/Independence

Creativity/Originality

Potential for Career Advancement

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