Our application materials and forms are available between Jan. 15 and June 1 each year. Please note that our application deadline is June 1.
Important Dates
- June 1, 2026 – Application Deadline
- June 15, 2026 – Supporting Documents Deadline
- Aug. 11, 13 and 15, 2026 – Personal Interviews of Invited Applicants
- Late August – Notification of Acceptance
- Jan. 4, 2027 – Classes Begin
Our Students by the Numbers
The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program-Nurse Anesthesia admits 28 BSN-prepared students and up to 30 masters-prepared students each year.
- Average GPA of BSN-DNP Students – 3.59 on a 4.0 scale
- Mean Graduate Record Examination Scores of BSN-DNP Students – 156 verbal section, 156 quantitative section, 3.86 analytical writing section
All students are registered nurses with experience in intensive-care settings.
Basis of Selection
The Admissions Committee will select those candidates whom they consider to be most likely to succeed in graduate studies in nurse anesthesia as evidenced by:
- Undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) academic achievement
- Graduate Record Examination scores (if applicable)
- Evaluation of accomplishments and character by faculty and supervisors
- Interview with the Admissions Committee
All decisions rendered by the Admissions Committee are final and not subject to appeal. The dean of the School of Health Professions will issue letters of admission. See Technical Standards for Admission and Graduation.
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