Nursing

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.

Micro-Credential Application Deadlines by Semester Start
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