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Recommended Completion Guidelines

Our programs are filled on a first come basis. Early applicants have a better chance of being admitted into their chosen field. Please refer to the dates below:

February 1 - To get the best consideration for scholarships and available opportunities in your chosen major, we recommend that you submit your application by early to mid-January, no later than February 1. Financial assistance is typically limited and is awarded competitively.

Nurse Anesthesia Applications - Nurse Anesthesia applications should be received by October 1, in order to be considered for admission for the following academic year. International applications will be accepted up to one year in advance for this program.

PLEASE NOTE: We recommend that you assemble all application materials and mail in a single certified mailer to Graduate Program Coordinator, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210038, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038.

Submit These Materials

• University of Cincinnati Application for Graduate Admission - including $45.00 fee. The application must be submitted electronically at www.grad.uc.edu, under 'Application'.
• Copy of RN License - If admitted, it will be necessary to obtain an Ohio RN License. For more information about obtaining an Ohio RN License, visit www.nursing.ohio.gov. (PhD students who will not be involved in clinical settings are not required to furnish an Ohio RN License.) Accelerated students will be eligible to earn RN licensing after completing Phase II of their program.
• Three References (see Recommendation Form)- Not required for Post-Master’s Certificate applicants. References should come from individuals who can attest to your academic and professional skills. Be certain to inform persons who provide recommendations of the deadline for receipt of credentials.
• Official transcripts - Transcripts must be received from your college in a sealed envelope. Your transcript(s) can be mailed to you and forwarded to the College of Nursing. Do not open the envelope. If your degree is from the University of Cincinnati, you may request a complimentary copy of your transcript through the College of Nursing by submitting a request to nursing@uc.edu. The transcript should verify: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the last degree earned. (A comparable level of achievement is expected for other grading systems.) Evidence of completion of a minimum of one undergraduate graduate course in statistics with a grade of "C" or higher within the past five years, or indication of current enrollment in such a course or of planned enrollment.
• Resume (for security purposes, please do not include your DOB or SSN)
• Goal Statement
• FOR NURSE ANESTHESIA and ACCELERATED PROGRAM only:

  Graduate Record Exam Score (GRE) - This examination provides important information concerning aptitude for graduate study. Substantial review is recommended for proper preparation. Please note that GRE scores must be less than (5) years old at the time of application and must be forwarded to the College by the Educational Testing Service. For more information, please visit www.gre.org. For information about the test prep class, call (513) 556-7173. Test prep books for the GRE can be purchased at most bookstores.

• Submit all application materials in a single certified mailer to:

  FOR ONSITE PROGRAMS:
  Graduate Program Coordinator, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210038, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038.

  FOR DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS:
  Call an Enrollment Advisor at 1-866-225-6764 for the address of the off-site Admissions Center.

Interview

Applicants who are deemed acceptable potential students may be invited for an interview following review of their applications. Interviews are conducted in the department in which the major is located. If distance makes an on-site interview impractical, a telephone interview can be arranged.

The Student Affairs Council takes into consideration all of the requirements related to rendering an admission decision. Applicants who do not meet all of the requirements but whose credentials reveal potential ability for master’s study are reviewed on an individual basis. Applicants may be required to fulfill specific prerequisites or other conditions of admission prior to an admission decision or admitted on a provisional basis. Provisional admission status requires the student to meet specific requirements before full admission status is granted.

International Students

The International Student Services Office provides assistance to international graduate students and supplies additional information upon receipt of the University application. This information addresses how to obtain a visa, anticipated expenses, health and accident insurance (required), housing and general information concerning the University, as well as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For more information, please visit the TOEFL site, www.toefl.org.

Additional Requirements for International Students

• Writing sample.
• Transcript evaluated by World Education Services.