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Applying to the D.N.P. Program

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

  • 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 Kentucky ETS institution code 1837; nursing code 0610.)

  • 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.

  • Written Goal Statement (instructions on doctoral application form)

  • Portfolio of past work (REQUIREMENT WAIVED FOR FALL 2008 APPLICANTS)
    Enclose examples of work you have done that best reflect your experiences and past education.  The portfolio will be used to help tailor your learning experiences in the D.N.P. program, so please include samples that best represent you. This should serve as professional representation of your background and work. The faculty prefer to see actual samples of your achievements. Do not send originals as portfolios are not returned. Portfolios should be assembled in a folder or binder; include section dividers. Include a sample of each of the following:

    • Educational experiences
    • Professional activities
    • Clinical experiences
    • Community activities
    • Scholarly endeavors

    Please contact the College's graduate student affairs officer, kacoll1@uky.edu, or phone (859) 323-5624 with questions about what to include.
     

  • 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 conss@uky.edu or call (859) 323-5108.


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