Doctor of Nursing Practice

University of Hartford

United States of America, Hartford

University Rank:#5

Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,000 / credit

Next IntakeAugust 28, 2026

Doctor of Nursing Practice

About

The DNP is a 30-credit fully online program that prepares nurses to assume leadership roles in healthcare organizations or contribute to educating future practitioners. Courses are offered in 7-week sessions during a 14-week semester. This format allows you to advance through the program while continuing full-time employment.

The complex nature of modern healthcare systems requires practitioners and leaders who not only have a deep understanding of clinical practice but also have broader knowledge of other factors, such as finance and operations, to impact health outcomes. Our interdisciplinary curriculum will give you a strong foundation to be an effective team leader and work with others across health systems.

The DNP program includes at least 500 hours of practicum experiences that integrate classroom learning, promote innovative thinking as an advanced practitioner, and develop new solutions for clinical and/or system practice issues.

DNP students will also complete a scholarly project that aims to improve practice, affording students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills related to scholarship, leadership and teamwork – all essential competencies for nurses in advanced leadership or educational roles.

UHart Benefits

Learn in an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes management courses in partnership with UHart's Barney School of Business. The Princeton Review has ranked the Barney School of Business on its list of Best Business Schools for 16 consecutive years.
Become eligible to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, giving you an edge for executive leadership roles.
Convenient fully online format.
Competitive tuition compared to other area DNP programs.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares nurses at the highest level of nursing education, providing the knowledge and skills to transform practice. This 30-credit program is fully online, and you can begin study in either the fall or spring semester. The program is designed to enable working nurses to complete their degrees while continuing full-time employment.

Disciplines

College of Education Nursing and Health Professions

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Transcript Evaluations

All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) member such as WES, IEE, or SpanTran. If the transcript is written in English, a course-by-course evaluation is still required, as grading systems vary from country to country.

Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Engineering, and Master of Science in Engineering programs will accept official international transcripts received directly from the institution (transcripts uploaded by the applicant is considered unofficial) but reserve the right to request an evaluation.

Submit English Proficiency Scores

Students who are not from majority native-English speaking countries are required to submit English proficiency test scores from TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, or Duolingo.

Submit Your Deposit

Once accepted, international students must submit their $300 deposit via the application portal prior to an I-20 being issued. The deposit is a prepayment of tuition and will be applied to the student's future tuition bill. If a student’s visa (F1 or J1) is denied, the student should email a copy of the denial letter to [email protected] to request a refund.

Once you are accepted to the University of Hartford, please visit the Accepted Student Resource page for information on next steps.

Request an I-20

After your tuition deposit is paid, the Office of Graduate Admission will email you with instructions on how to request an I-20.

Students will be required to submit a passport, and financial documents that indicate financial capability and responsibility for at least the first year of enrollment (tuition, fees, and living expenses). Supporting financial documents from a financial institution with current U.S. dollars exchange rates must be provided within 6 months of enrollment. If you are not personally funding your tuition, your sponsor must submit a sponsor certification and submit official financial documentation. If you have questions related to estimated expenses please email [email protected].

Once your I-20 is issued, the International Center ([email protected]) will send an email to your University of Hartford email address with instructions to retrieve your I-20.

Apply for a Student Visa

The University is a SEVP approved institution authorized to enroll F-1 and J-1 students and scholars. For a step-by-step guide to applying for your visa, review the International Center's guide.

Submit Your Immunization Records

The Immunization Record Form must be completed and uploaded to the Health Services Student Portal prior to move in. Forms may be downloaded from Health Services. For more information and access to the portal, visit: hartford.edu/health-forms.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Fee Information

Application Fee 50

How to Apply

International applicants are required to submit the following materials as part of their graduate application:

International applicants are required to submit the following materials as part of their graduate application:

Online application: All applicants must submit an online application and supplemental documents according to the program requirements.
Application fee: International applicants who incur the expense of having their non-U.S. academic degrees evaluated, have their $50 application fee waived; Common Application System (CAS) applicants are responsible for processing fees charged by CAS; International students applying to The Hartt School are still responsible for a $40 audition fee.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

University of Hartford

United States of America, Hartford