University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

What graduate programs are offered at the College of Nursing?
The College of Nursing offers a PhD program, thirteen MSN programs, twelve Post Master’s Certificates for holders of a previous MSN degrees, an RN to MSN program for diploma and Associate Degree nurses and an Accelerated Degree program for undergraduates who hold bachelors degrees outside of nursing. See the following links for more information about the individual programs.

PhD
MSN
Post Master’s Certificate
RN to MSN
Accelerated

Why should I earn my MSN Nurse Practitioner (NP) degree?
Completing your degree allows you to be eligible for the NP certification examination. It also allows you to expand your practice, working as a member of a healthcare team to diagnosis common health problems, prescribe medications, and make referrals to other health care services. Earning your MSN is also the initial step to earning your PhD.

I'm very busy with work and family responsibilities. Can I still earn my MSN?
Yes, most programs offer both part-time programs and full time programs. Contact the program director at the link in the next question to get more information about time requirements.

How can I contact the College of Nursing for more information?
You can request information via email or phone your request to (513) 558-5072. For individual program questions contact the program director, Visit www.nursing.uc.edu/Students/AcademicContacts.htm for contact information.

What is the University of Cincinnati Campus like?
We recommend that you go to www.grad.uc.edu and visit the links on Campus Life, About Cincinnati, Living in Cincinnati, and Housing to become familiar with the University of Cincinnati and our community.

What do I need to do to be admitted to the College of Nursing?
Start by visiting www.nusing.uc.edu and click the Graduate link under Applying for Admission to the College of Nursing. You will find information on how to procure application materials and admissions counseling on this page.

Do I need to take a math class?
To be admitted to the College of Nursing you must have taken a undergraduate statistics course with a grade of “ C “ or better. The statistics course needs to emphasis application ( number crunching ) and not be just theoretical.

I had an undergraduate statistics course outside of nursing is that acceptable?
Any undergraduate statistics course is acceptable. For example, business or psychological statistics would be acceptable if they emphasis application.

Do I have to take a standardized test for admission?
Yes the GRE test or the GMAT tests are both accepted if they are fewer than 5 years old. However, if you want to be considered for a scholarship the GRE test is required. If you already hold a master’s degree an admission test is not required but a GRE is still necessary to be considered for a scholarship.

I took the GRE, how do I get my scores to the Graduate Advisor, Loren Carter, and the College of Nursing.
Before you take the GRE test the test center will give you the opportunity to indicate the college and program you want your scores sent to. When you receive your GRE scores at home in the mail please notify Loren Carter immediately. This will alert him to start checking for your scores in the electronic reporting system. Your notification will help expedite your application process since he would otherwise have to speculate on their arrival.

What are the application deadlines?
The College of Nursing admits from September to June on the first Monday of the month for the following academic year. The exception is the Nurse Anesthesia program which has an October 1st deadline.

To whom are the letters of recommendation addressed?
Address them to;

College of Nursing
Attention: Loren Carter, Graduate Advisor
University of Cincinnati
PO Box 210038
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0038

Do all the applicants who apply get interviews?
No it depends on a lot of variables your credentials, the number of people applying and schedules. Selected applicants for the Nurse Anesthesia are always interviewed in person.

What happens when I have all my application materials, including the GRE test completed?

Completed application materials are sent to the program director for review and recommendation to the Admissions Committee.
The Admissions Committee meets on the first Monday of each month except during July and August. They look at your credentials and the director's recommendation and vote on your admission.
If you are approved for admission you are sent a formal acceptance letter in the mail and you will be requested to sign and return the acceptance forms.

How do I check my application status?
Contact the Graduate Advisor, Loren Carter at loren.carter@uc.edu.

How will I be notified if I am admitted?
The Graduate Advisor will send you a U.S. postal mailing which will either offer you admission or indicate you have been denied.

Does the College of Nursing offer on line courses?
It depends on the program, contact the program director at the link above for specific program information. Visit www.nursing.uc.edu/Students/AcademicContacts.htm for contact information.

Can I take graduate courses at the College of Nursing prior to being admitted?
You can take up to 11 credit hours of core course work which is common to all MSN programs prior to being admitted. For a list of courses and directions on how to register contact Loren Carter, Graduate Advisor, at loren.carter@uc.edu.

How much is graduate tuition at the University of Cincinnati?
Go to www.ucedu/ucinfo/cost.html for tuition information.

For tuition purposes how do I determine if I am eligible for Ohio residency?
Go to www.uc.edu/registrar/faq_residency.asp to find assistance on determining if you can qualify for Ohio residency.

Is there tuition reciprocity if I live in Northern Kentucky?
Yes tuition reciprocity is currently offered to Northern Kentucky residents, however, it is decided every June if tuition reciprocity will be offered in the following school year. Visit www.grad.uc.edu for application forms and more information.

I am an international student, is the application process different?
Yes, in addition you will need to take the TOEFL test www.toefl.org and provide a writing sample. Also if your degree is from outside the United States it will need to be evaluated by World Education Services (WES). Contact WES at www.wes.org for more information and www.isso.uc.edu for the rules that apply to international admissions.

Who do I notify if my address, phone number, or email changes during the application process?
Contact the Graduate Advisor, Loren Carter, at loren.carter@uc.edu.

Who is Loren Carter?
He is the Graduate Program Director and Advisor and is available at loren.carter@uc.edu.