Applying to the D.N.P. Program (post-MSN option)

Send the following to the University of Kentucky, College of Nursing, Office of Student Services, 309 College of Nursing Bldg., Lexington, KY 40536-0232:

• Completed College of Nursing D.N.P. Program Application

• Official transcript from each college/university attended
  These must be mailed directly to the College of Nursing by the institutions. Official transcripts must be enclosed in a sealed envelope from the issuing university and marked as an official transcript. Those marked as issued to student, or which are hand-delivered, are not acceptable.

• Photocopy of current R.N. license
  
  

• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing)
  These must be mailed directly from the Educational Testing Service to the College of Nursing. Hand-delivered copies are not acceptable. (Use University of KY COLLEGE OF NURSING, Designated Institution Code 3883.)

• Three references (forms provided-pdf format) 
  These can be sent by a current employer, nursing faculty member, immediate past employer, or nursing or health professional. Of the three references, two should be from nurses. You will need a set of reference forms  for each of your references.

  • Reference Forms
    
    

• Written Goal Statement (instructions on D.N.P. Program Application)

• College of Nursing Application for Scholarship/Service Awards for Graduate Students
  The earlier the entire application process is completed, the greater the opportunity will be for support. Preference in financial assistance will be given to those applicants who have completed the application process by Jan. 15.
  

• One-time, non-refundable application fee of $100.
  Make your check payable to the UK College of Nursing.
  

• Citizenship and Residency Verification Form
  

International Students

International students have additional requirements. Please contact the College's Student Services Office for more information.  

Application Deadlines

The entire College of Nursing application process should be completed by Feb. 15 for the fall semester. Each D.N.P. class usually begins in the fall. Applications received after Feb. 15 will be considered on a space-available basis.

Questions? E-mail our Student Services Office, conss@uky.edu or call (859) 323-5108.

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