DNP Admission Criteria

DNP Admission Criteria

The deadline for DNP applications for admission is April 1. Admission may be considered at a later date depending on space.

• Graduation from an MSN program with national nursing accreditation
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• 2 Reference letters
• An identified preceptor who will mentor the student during clinical practica*
• A proposed DNP project that matches faculty expertise
• Acceptable GRE scores, including writing test
• Graduate level general statistics course
• Interview by invitation
• Evidence of current advanced practice certification and
• Currently practicing in an advanced practice role
• Current advanced practice nursing recognition in Missouri or eligible for recognition as an advanced practice nurse in Missouri

*Preceptors must be approved by faculty based on criteria available from the College of Nursing.

To apply, complete the following:

• UMSL Graduate School on-line application
• Supplemental nursing application
• Request official transcripts and GRE scores be sent to the UMSL Graduate School
• Arrange letters of reference and employment verification
• 1-2 page description of scholarly clinical project and program completion commitment
• Copies of Missouri APN approval and national APN certification record.