Applying to the College of Nursing

Applications are currently being accepted for the following programs:

DNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Program: The application deadline for the DNP PNP program is June 1, 2013 for Fall 2013 admission.

DNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program: The application deadline for the DNP Neonatal program is June 1, 2013 for Fall 2013 admission.

DNP, MSN, CNL and BSN application cycle for 2013 admission is currently closed. Nurse Anesthesia Program (CRNA entry) applications for Summer 2014 will be accepted beginning May 1, 2013 through September 1, 2013.

MSN CNL and DNP Programs

Applications to the MSN CNL and DNP Program (excluding Nurse Anesthesia) for the 2014 academic year are accepted through NursingCAS, a national nursing centralized application service endorsed by AACN. To review frequently asked questions about NursingCAS, click FAQs. Please be aware that NursingCAS requires applicants to enter all courses taken for credit, including course name, number, and grade. We acknowledge that this may be a tedious process depending on your course history and appreciate your willingness to take the time to apply to our program. Applications to the DNP Nurse Anesthesia program are made directly through the College of Nursing.

PhD and DNP/PhD Programs

Applications to the College of Graduate Health Sciences Nursing PhD Program are made directly through the College of Nursing. Click here to view our application instructions.

Our Programs

If you are still unsure about what programs and possibilities are available, view our Future Students Web pages. We provide details about programs and program options. Click here for Future Students.

 

MSN CNL Important Dates

May 1	Applications accepted for 2013 admission
Jan 15	All applications due
Feb 11-22	MSN applicants interviewed
Mar 15	Applicants notified of admission decisions (email & paper)
Apr 12	Students' Letter of Intent and Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit (GED) due

 

Important Dates for DNP and Dual DNP/PhD

 

May 1 Jan 15 Feb 15	Applications accepted for 2013 admission DNP applications due DNP/PhD Applications due
Mar 18-22	DNP and Dual DNP/PhD applicants interviewed on-campus
Apr 5	Applicants notified of admission decisions (email & paper)
Apr 29	Students' Enrollment Commitment Form and Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit (GED) due

                                                                                          

Important Dates for PhD

Jul 1 Feb 15	Applications accepted for 2013 admission All applications due
Mar 18-22	DNP/PhD applicants interviewed on-campus
Mar 25	PhD applicants interviewed on-campus
Apr 5	Applicants notified of admission decisions (email & paper)
Apr 29	Students' Letter of Intent due

Important Dates for DNP Nurse Anesthia Program (Entry into practice)

 

May 1 Sep 1 Mid-Sep

Applications accepted for 2014 admission All applications due   Applicants interviewed on campus

Oct 1 Oct 31

Applicants notified of admission decision (email and paper) Students' Letter of Intent and Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit (GED) due

             

For Additional Information

Questions regarding the application process and individual nursing programs should be addressed to:
Office of Student Affairs, College of Nursing, 901-448-6125

Questions regarding residency should be addressed to College of Nursing:
Admissions Counselor, Office of Enrollment Services, 901-448-5560

Questions regarding financial aid should be addressed to:
Office of Financial Aid, 901-448-5568

For Out-of-State Applicants: Academic Common Market is a program administered by the 13-state Southern Region Education Board which waives out-of-state tuition for students who qualify by attending an institution in another SREB state when a specialization of interest is not offered in their home state (e.g., DNP Acute Care Nursing not offered in home state but available at UTHSC). Go to Academic Common Market www.sreb.org to check if your state is a participating member.

 

Why Nursing?

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