Admission Requirements

The number of individuals admitted into the online MSN to DNP program is limited. You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission:

• Master of Science in Nursing (with APRN certification) from a regionally accredited institution with an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
• Current unencumbered license as an advanced practice nurse
• At least one year of RN experience is preferred

State Authorization for Online Students

In recent years, the federal government has emphasized the need for universities and colleges to be in compliance with the distance education laws of each individual state. If you are an out-of-state student intending to enroll in an online program, please visit the State Authorization page to verify the status of UM-Flint with your state.

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How to apply to the MSN to DNP Advanced Practice Online Program

To be considered for admission to the MSN to DNP Advanced Practice online program, submit an online application below. Other materials can be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs.

1. Application for Graduate Admission
2. $55 non-refundable application fee (receive a waiver for the application fee by attending one of our webinars)
3. A completed supplemental application located within your Applicant Portal
4. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please read our full transcript policy for more information.
   • UM-Flint transcripts will be obtained automatically
5. For any degree completed at a non-US institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review. Read the following for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.
6. If English is not your native language, and you are not from an exempt country, you must demonstrate English proficiency.
7. Curriculum vitae or résumé
8. Copy of current RN license (submit either a license verification printout or a photocopy of your license)
9. Copy of certification in the applicant’s advanced practice nursing specialty 
10. Professional Goal Statement should be a one-two page typewritten document in APA format, double-spaced. Please include:
    • Your reasons for pursuing a DNP, your professional plans and career goals, and why you want to attend UM-Flint
    • Your past nursing experiences and how they will prepare you for an advanced nursing degree 
    • Past achievements in nursing including any professional organization memberships or positions, awards, scholarships, nominations, certifications, committee/project work, or other accomplishments such as scholarly publications
    • Your research interests
    • Any special circumstances applicable to your application
11. Three letters of recommendation are required from any combination of the following sources:
    • Faculty from a recent nursing program
    • A supervisor in an employment setting
    • An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Physician’s Assistant, MD or DO.
12. Phone/in-person interview may be required
13. Students from abroad must submit additional documentation.

This program is fully online. Admitted students will not be able to obtain a student (F-1) visa to pursue this degree. Other nonimmigrant visa holders currently in the United States please contact the Center for Global Engagement at [email protected].

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Application Deadlines

• Fall (early deadline) – February 1
• Fall (final deadline) – May 1
• Winter – August 15

Enrollment Deposit

If you are selected for admission to the online MSN to DNP program, you are required to pay a $100 enrollment deposit to reserve your seat. The deadline to pay the deposit will be indicated in your letter of admission.

Campus Orientation

If admitted to the program, you must attend an orientation on campus or online before the program begins. The date will be indicated in your letter of admission.