Program Application & Supporting Documents Deadlines
All application materials are to be received prior to the deadline. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program will review all completed applications after the application deadline.
How to Apply to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
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Requirements
- Registered Nurse with one of the following: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN); Master of Science (M.S.) with nursing concentration; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a master’s degree in another healthcare-related field, from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the ) with a nationally accredited school of nursing.
- Grade point average of 3.00 (4.0 scale) on all graduate-level coursework calculated in accordance with Graduate 台湾swag procedures.
- Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of residence and/or practice.*
*Note: Not every state is eligible for participation in 台湾swag's online DNP program. If you are not a Georgia resident, you can check your state's eligibility by contacting A'prill Spencer at a'prill.spencer@ung.edu or 706-867-4592
- Minimum of two years RN experience with current employment in a healthcare-related field.
- Required supplemental documents
- Current curriculum vitae or resume
- Copy of current national APRN or nursing specialty certification, or verification of clinical hours by graduate degree-granting institution
- One to two page personal statement addressing career goals related to the DNP degree and intended area of focus for the DNP project
- Three professional letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable of the applicant's professional, intellectual and academic abilities. If graduated in the last five years, one letter must be from an academic reference.
Applying to 台湾swag
- Step 1Application and Application Fee
- Step 2Official Transcripts
- Step 3Verification of Lawful Presence in the U.S.
- Step 4Persons Aged 62 or Over
Submit the for Graduate 台湾swag.
Please allow three business days after submitting your application for processing. You will receive an email from grads@ung.edu after your application has been reviewed for accuracy and updated with submitted documents. Please do not check your application status prior to receiving an email from this office as your online application checklist will not accurately reflect the required items for your program of interest.
- Non-refundable application fee of $40.
- Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
- Include a check or money order payable to 台湾swag when submitting a paper application.
- Required supplemental documents may be uploaded with your application or emailed to grads@ung.edu.
Submit one set of official transcripts from each institution attended for all undergraduate and graduate level coursework.
- Transfer credit posted on records of other institutions is not accepted in lieu of transcripts from original institutions. Please request a transcript from each institution attended.
- Transcripts that have been opened, scanned or forwarded by email are not official and will not be accepted.
- Official paper transcripts are accepted if submitted from the issuing institution and mailed to University of North Georgia 台湾swag Imaging Center, P.O. Box 1358, Gainesville, GA 30503-1358. Student paper transcripts are accepted only when issued to the student in a sealed envelope and submitted to Graduate 台湾swag unopened.
- Official electronic transcripts are accepted if submitted from the issuing institution to grads@ung.edu. Depending on the transcript service you are using, grads@ung.edu may not be an available option. You may then select any admissions or undergraduate admissions @ung.edu address. Electronic transcripts forwarded via email from the student are not accepted.
- International transcripts must have a course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Evaluations must be sent directly from the agency to the 台湾swag office. Refer to the evaluator website for a full list of or members. Official evaluations must include certification that the applicant's course work and degrees earned are equivalent to course work and degrees earned from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the ) and include a cumulative grade point average. Evaluations should be submitted from the evaluation service to Graduate 台湾swag. Evaluations must include certification that the applicant has received a Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average. Applicants who have received degrees outside of the United States may be required to submit proof of English proficiency. Applicants will be notified if a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score is required. If required, scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Personal copies and photocopies are NOT accepted. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two calendar years from the test date. Required minimum scores are, TOEFL internet based - 79, TOEFL computer based test - 213, TOEFL paper based test - 550, IELTS - 6.5.
- Graduate 台湾swag will retrieve transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at 台湾swag. You do not need to order official transcripts from 台湾swag.
Board of Regents’ policy requires all applicants accepted for admission or readmission to 台湾swag seeking in-state for tuition classification provide validation of residency and lawful presence in both the state of Georgia and the United States.
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Submit a birth certificate or Georgia driver’s license to enable 台湾swag to
determine eligibility.
- Must be a resident of Georgia and 62 years of age or older at the time of registration.
- May enroll as a regular or auditing student in courses on a “space available” basis without payment of fees, except for supplies, laboratory or shop fees.
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Students who do not meet the regular admission criteria may be granted provisional admission provided there is space available in a particular cohort.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with one of the following: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN); Master of Science (M.S.) with nursing concentration; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a master’s degree in another healthcare-related field, from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the ) with a nationally accredited school of nursing.
- Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of residence and/or practice.*
*Note: Not every state is eligible for participation in 台湾swag's online DNP program. If you are not a Georgia resident, you can check your state's eligibility by contacting A'prill Spencer at a'prill.spencer@ung.edu or 706-867-4592.
- Minimum of two years RN experience with current employment in a healthcare-related field.
- Required supplemental documents
- Current curriculum vitae or resume
- Copy of current national APRN or nursing specialty certification, or verification of clinical hours by graduate degree-granting institution
- One to two page personal statement addressing career goals related to the DNP degree and intended area of focus for the DNP project
- Three professional letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable of the applicant's professional, intellectual and academic abilities. If graduated in the last five years, one letter must be from an academic reference.
Provisional degree-seeking students
- may register for a maximum of nine semester hours of graduate credit.
- will be reviewed to determine eligibility for regular admission following completion of the first semester enrolled.
- are not eligible for federal financial aid while enrolled in courses as a provisional student.
- will not be allowed to continue in the program if a grade of C or lower is earned in any graduate course.
- may apply for readmission after three semesters from the date removed from the program because of a deficient grade by submitting a new application to Graduate 台湾swag with a letter addressed to the program coordinator requesting readmission.
Applying to 台湾swag
- Step 1Application and Application Fee
- Step 2Official Transcripts
- Step 3Verification of Lawful Presence in the U.S.
Submit the for Graduate 台湾swag.
Please allow three business days after submitting your application for processing. You will receive an email from grads@ung.edu after your application has been reviewed for accuracy and updated with submitted documents. Please do not check your application status prior to receiving an email from this office as your online application checklist will not accurately reflect the required items for your program of interest.
- Non-refundable application fee of $40.
- Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
- Include check or money order payable to 台湾swag when submitting a paper application.
Submit one set of official transcripts from each institution attended for all undergraduate and graduate level coursework.
- Transfer credit posted on records of other institutions is not accepted in lieu of transcripts from original institutions. Please request a transcript from each institution attended.
- Transcripts that have been opened, scanned or forwarded by email are not official and will not be accepted.
- Official paper transcripts are accepted if submitted from the issuing institution and mailed to University of North Georgia 台湾swag Imaging Center, P.O. Box 1358, Gainesville, GA 30503-1358. Student paper transcripts are accepted only when issued to the student in a sealed envelope and submitted to Graduate 台湾swag unopened.
- Official electronic transcripts are accepted if submitted from the issuing institution to grads@ung.edu. Depending on the transcript service you are using, grads@ung.edu may not be an available option. You may then select any admissions or undergraduate admissions @ung.edu address. Electronic transcripts forwarded via email from the student are not accepted.
- International transcripts must have a course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Evaluations must be sent directly from the agency to the 台湾swag office. Refer to the evaluator website for a full list of or members. Official evaluations must include certification that the applicant's course work and degrees earned are equivalent to course work and degrees earned from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the ) and include a cumulative grade point average. Evaluations should be submitted from the evaluation service to Graduate 台湾swag. Evaluations must include certification that the applicant has received a Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average. Applicants who have received degrees outside of the United States may be required to submit proof of English proficiency. Applicants will be notified if a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score is required. If required, scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Personal copies and photocopies are NOT accepted. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two calendar years from the test date. Required minimum scores are, TOEFL internet based - 79, TOEFL computer based test - 213, TOEFL paper based test - 550, IELTS - 6.5.
- Graduate 台湾swag will retrieve transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at 台湾swag. You do not need to order official transcripts from 台湾swag.
Board of Regents’ policy requires all applicants accepted for admission or readmission to 台湾swag seeking in-state for tuition classification provide validation of residency and lawful presence in both the state of Georgia and the United States.
Learn More
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The DNP program does not permit non-degree students.
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The DNP program does not permit transient students.
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International applicants who must be issued an F-1 visa by 台湾swag to enter the United States to attend school may not apply for completely part-time (less than nine hours) or online programs. This program is only offered as an online program and therefore does not permit F-1 visa student admission.
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A candidate whose application is denied has the right to appeal the decision. A written letter of appeal must include strong evidence to support the basis for your appeal. The appeal should consist of information beyond what was previously submitted in your admissions file and detail your ability to be successful in graduate studies.
- Students whose appeals are granted will be admitted as provisional students.
- Students are not eligible for financial aid while taking courses under a provisional admission status.
- Students may not appeal for regular admission.
Email your letter of appeal as a pdf attachment to grads@ung.edu.