Admissions
Application Deadlines
UC College of Nursing’s graduate certificate programs use a rolling-admissions process and close the application window when programs reach capacity.
Note: In alignment with the state regulations enforced for our graduate programs, the college cannot accept microcredential applications from individuals who plan to live in the following states while a student: Arizona, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Washington.
| Semester Start | Application Deadline | Class Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Dec. 1, 2025 | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Apr. 1, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026 |
| Note: The Systems Leadership Micro-Credential program admits for the summer and fall starts only. | ||
If you have questions, contact our Office of Student Recruitment at 513-558-8400 or nursingbearcats@uc.edu.
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To apply to the micro-credential programs, you will need to submit:
- A copy of an active, unrestricted RN license
- An unofficial copy of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or higher