Admissions Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Degree awarded from a regionally accredited institution
RN Licensure
- Enrollment in the DNP program requires registered nurse licensure. Admission is conditional upon the individual obtaining and maintaining the license in active and good standing.
All applicants to the DNP program should review the application information on the College of Nursing's website. In order to apply for this program you must first submit an online application through NursingCAS followed by the University of Arizona Graduate College GradApp.
Standardized Tests
We do not require any standardized tests for admission to the DNP Program.
Funding Opportunities
Students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program are eligible for university and college funding. All students are encouraged to file an updated FAFSA form each year. The College of Nursing awards internal scholarships on a rolling basis each spring to currently admitted students.
Admissions Deadlines
Applications for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty must be submitted by October 31st 2021 to be considered for the first admission cycle for Fall 2022 cohort.
International Conditional Admission
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832