Graduate Programs
Graduate Application Instructions
This document provides specific information about each stage of
the application process. Each of the forms detailed may be downloaded.
These files are Word documents. The forms may be completed on the
computer. Use the tab key to move between form fields. Click in check
boxes to select. Save the file once completed. Saving as a new file
with a different file name allows you to keep the original file unchanged
in case you need additional access to it. Submit the form by attaching
the file to an email. Recommendation Forms can be emailed to the
respective parties and returned by email as well.
Recommended Completion Guidelines
Because programs are filled on a first
come basis, early applicants have a better chance of being admitted
into their chosen field. Please refer to the dates below:
- February 1 - To get the best consideration
for scholarships and available opportunities in your chosen major,
we recommend that you submit your application by early to mid-January,
no later than February 1. Financial assistance is typically limited
and is awarded competitively.
-
Nurse Anesthesia Applications - Nurse Anesthesia applications
should be received by October 1, in order to be considered for admission
for the following academic year. International applications will
be accepted up to one year in advance for this program.
PLEASE NOTE: We recommend that you assemble
all application materials and mail in a single certified mailer
to Loren Carter, Graduate Program Coordinator, College of Nursing,
University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210038, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038.
Submit These Materials
- University of
Cincinnati Application for Graduate Admission - including
$40.00 fee. The application must be submitted electronically at www.grad.uc.edu, under 'Graduate Application'.
- Graduate Record Exam Score (GRE) - This examination provides
important information concerning aptitude for graduate study. Substantial
review is recommended for proper preparation. Please note that
GRE scores must be less than (5) years old at the time of application
and must be forwarded to the College by the Educational Testing
Service. For more information, please visit www.gre.org.
For information about the test prep class, call (513) 556-7173.
Test prep books for the GRE can be purchased at most bookstores.
- Copy of RN License - If admitted, it will be
necessary to obtain an Ohio RN License. For more information about obtaining
an Ohio RN License, visit www.state.oh.us/nur,
and click 'Endorsement'.
(PhD students who will not be involved in clinical settings are not required
to furnish an Ohio RN License.) Accelerated students will earn RN licensing
in Phase II of their program.
- Three References (see Recommendation
Form) - References should come from individuals who can attest
to you academic and professional skills. Be certain to inform persons who
provide recommendations of the deadline for receipt of credentials.
- Official transcripts - Transcripts must
be received from your college in a sealed envelope. Your transcript(s)
can be mailed to you and forwarded to the College of Nursing. Do
not open the envelope. If your degree is from
the University of Cincinnati, the College of Nursing must still
receive an official transcript in a sealed envelope.
The transcript should verify:
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00
scale for the last degree earned. (A comparable
level of achievement is expected for other grading systems.)
- Evidence of completion of a minimum of one undergraduate
graduate course in statistics with a grade of "C" or
higher within the past five years, or indication of current
enrollment in such a course or of planned enrollment.
- Resume.
- Goal
Statement.
Submit
all application materials in a single certified
mailer to: Loren Carter, Graduate Program Coordinator,
College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, PO Box
210038, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038.
Interview
A department representative in your
requested major will be designated for the MSN interview. Two faculty
in your research area will be designated for the interview. Interviews
will be scheduled after all application materials have been completed.
We will notify you when all application materials have been received
and an interviewer will contact you to schedule either an in-person
or telephone interview.
International Students
The International
Student Services Office (www.isso.uc.edu) provides assistance
to international graduate students and supplies additional information
upon receipt of the University application. This information addresses
how to obtain a visa, anticipated expenses, health and accident
insurance (required), housing and general information concerning
the University, as well as the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). For more information, please visit the TOEFL site, www.toefl.org.
On our Nursing web site, click on 'International Students' in
the left margin for additional information and helpful links.
Additional Requirements for International
Students
Review Process/Admission
Decision
The final admission decision is determined
by a committee that meets monthly to consider applicants. Decisions
are based on the applicants' experience,
references, test scores, GPA and the recommendation of the interviewer.
Successful applicants will be mailed an acceptance packet, which
must be completed and returned by the date indicated in the packet.
For More Information
Click here to recieve information about your graduate program choice.
Questions? Contact Loren Carter, Graduate Program
Coordinator, (513) 558-5072.
