University of Utah Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence

Admission Process

Admission to the University of Utah is consistent with policy of the Graduate School. Students must be admitted to both the Graduate School of the university and the College of Nursing. Application to the University Graduate School should be completed preferably two (2) months prior to College of Nursing application deadline.

Applicants to the College of Nursing graduate programs must submit documentation of the following:

  • Completed University of Utah application to graduate school.
  • Completed College of Nursing application form.
  • Official transcripts from ALL previous institutions of higher education attended must be sent to the College of Nursing and to the University of Utah's Graduate Admissions Office.
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Three professional references (instructions for on-line submission is on the College of Nursing Application).
  • Current copy of resume/vita.
  • Verficiation of licensure as an RN or APRN if appropriate in at least one of the jurisdictions of the National Council State Boards of Nursing
  • A personal interview may be required.
  • Applicants for whom English is a second language must score 50 or higher on the "Test of Spoken English".

Note: GRE scores are not required for the Master's to DNP program.

Applicants to the Master's to DNP must have evidence of completion of a Master's degree from an accredited institution and evidence of credentials within their specialty (if appropriate). Applicants to joint degree (MHA/DNP and MPH/DNP) programs will have to meet eligibility criteria and be accepted by both programs.

International Applicants

In addition to the requirements listed above, international applicants must:

  • File an International Student Application for Admission obtained from the International Admissions Office, 250 Student Services Building, (801) 581-3091.
  • If English is a second language, the applicant must submit evidence of:
    •  Completion of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a required score of 550 (score of 600 is recommended) or the computerized version (TOEFLC) with a score of 213 or above.
    • Completion of a standardized test of spoken English (PAS, TSE or comparable test).
  • Provide evidence of certification by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.