Whether you are searching for an advanced practice degree to expand your clinical
role or training for a new position in nurse leadership or informatics, our online,
nationally ranked graduate programs will prepare you for the next phase of your career.
When completing your application, please make sure to select the correct program name.
Program names listed through the Graduate School and corresponding CON programs: Certificate
of Graduate Study (Post Master’s) (CGS) (These include the concentrations of):
Adult Gerontology - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Healthcare Leadership (HL)
Nursing Education (NE)
Nursing Informatics (NI)
Applicants for the AGACNP, FNP, and PMHNP programs should apply for summer admission
and matriculation. If after application review, the candidate qualifies for the advanced
standing in the CGS program, the student may matriculate in the fall rather than the
summer.
Each CGS program has separate application deadlines and program start dates.
Clinical specialty programs (AGACNP, FNP, and PMHNP): Classes start in the summer semester. Applications may be submitted July 1 - February
1 (early decision September 1).
Healthcare Leadership program: Classes start during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Applications may be
submitted July 1 - February 1 (early decision September 1).
Nursing Education program: Classes start during the fall semester. Applications may be submitted November 1
- May 1 for fall entry.
Nursing Informatics program: Classes start during the fall semester. Applications may be submitted November 1
- May 1 for fall entry.
To be eligible for graduation, a candidate must
complete an approved program of study
have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and earn a 3.0 or better in all required classes
and courses number 700 or higher
Financial aid is available. To determine your eligibility, complete the FAFSA form on the university’s Financial Aid website. The College of Nursing also offers general scholarships. In addition, other scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available through
The Graduate School and the university’s Financial Aid and Scholarships office.