Admissions

Get a $1,500 Scholarship

Great news! Once you’re admitted to our PMHNP program, you’ll receive a $1,500 scholarship that you can apply to your fall 2027 semester tuition. We want you to get off to a strong start as you prepare for your career as a DNP, and we’re extending this offer to all admitted students. Contact us for more details.

We’re committed to making our PMHNP program as affordable as possible. A financial aid counselor will walk with you through each step of the financial aid process to ensure you receive all the assistance that’s available.

Admission Requirements

Application

Verified application through NursingCAS

The application cycle will open in September 2026 and our application deadline is February 1, 2027 for those intending to begin in fall 2027.

Applications must be verified in NursingCAS by the application deadline.
Degree
- Applicants must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program (ACEN, CCNE, CNEA) with one of these degree types from a regionally accredited institution:
  - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  - Post-Baccalaureate BSN
  - Master of Science in Nursing – Direct Entry (MSN)
GPA
- Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher in their last 60 credits of nursing courses.
- Applicants must have completed a course in statistics with a B or better. Students can retake this course if they had a grade of C or lower, but they must complete it (with at least a B) by the application deadline.
RN License

Applicants for the PMHNP specialty must have a current, unencumbered Oregon license as a registered professional nurse.

For PMHNP applicants: proof of Oregon RN license is required no later than June 10.
References
Applicants must submit a total of two references.
- Graduated within the last year: One academic reference (from a professor in your major) and one professional reference (from a supervisor or professional colleague).
- Graduated more than one year ago: One reference from a direct supervisor and one from a professional colleague.
Transcripts
- Applicants must submit transcripts from all post-secondary education institutions.
- All transcripts must be verified by NursingCAS within two weeks of the application deadline. There are no exceptions.
Certifications
- Applicants must have earned and maintained a BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
CV
- Applicants must submit their CV (PDF format preferred).

Fall 2027 Admissions Timeline

Sept. 2026

Applications open

Feb. 1, 2027

Priority application deadline

May 1, 2027

Regular admissions deadline

Fall 2027

First day of class

Applications will continue to be accepted after the Feb. 1 deadline until the cohort is full.

Apply Online with NursingCAS

George Fox uses NursingCAS (Nursing Centralized Application Service) to receive applications. Simply add George Fox University under the Add Program tab of your NursingCAS Application.

The application cycle will open in September 2026 and the application deadline is February 1, 2027 for those intending to begin in fall 2027.

Applicants must be verified in NursingCAS, and proof of an Oregon RN license must be submitted no later than June 10.

Start your application