Admission Overview
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program admits one cohort each year, with classes beginning in the fall semester. Admission is competitive and based on:
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University of Utah and College of Nursing admission requirements
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The strength of the overall applicant pool
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Specialty track capacity
Applicants may apply to one specialty track only per admission cycle.
The College of Nursing follows the University of Utah’s policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all admission decisions.
Important Dates
Fall Admission Cycle
- Application Opens: August 1
- Application Deadline: December 1 at 11:59 PM MT
- Admission Decisions Released: February
- Important: Complete applications must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for admission the following fall. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed.
How to Apply
Submit a single application through FutureU, which serves both the:
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University of Utah Office of Graduate Admissions
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University of Utah College of Nursing
Required Application Materials
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Current résumé or CV
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Responses to required essay questions (1–2 pages)
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Three letters of recommendation and University Recommendation Forms
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Transcript from every college or university attended
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Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for initial review
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Official transcripts are required if recommended for admission
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Verification of RN licensure
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If your RN license will not be posted by the application deadline, upload documentation indicating your anticipated NCLEX test date.
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Additional materials required for international applicants.
Eligibility Requirements
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An in-process or earned bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution. A nursing degree must be completed prior to beginning your program of study.
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A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Degrees from competency-based institutions will be assigned a GPA of 3.0 for admission review purposes.
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Have an active, unrestricted Utah RN license by the time you begin your program. Nurses relocating from one Nurse Licensure Compact state to another must obtain licensure in their new Primary State of Residence within 60 days.
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Post-MS to DNP applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and a master’s degree in nursing or a non-nursing field.
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Some practice areas may have additional requirements.
Intent to Enroll Deposit
Students offered admission will be asked to submit a non-refundable $500 Intent-to-Enroll deposit. This deposit will be applied toward first-semester tuition.