Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a professional degree program in the College of Nursing.
UI General Catalog Description
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the department offering the degree program (review the department's web site or the General Catalog for departmental requirements).
Estimated costs of attendance
Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.
Estimated Costs of Attendance
Application deadlines
- Fall
semester—February 1
- Spring semester—not offered
- Summer session—not offered
Application procedures
For this degree program, you will need to send some application materials to your academic department and some to the Office of Admissions, which handles Graduate College applications.
Materials to send to Admissions:
- One set of official academic records/transcripts. Send a second set directly to your department.
- International students must send their official TOEFL scores from Educational Testing Service (the
University's institutional code is 6681).
- International students also must send a Financial Statement.
Materials required by the department:
- A second set of your official academic records/transcripts
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation*
- College of Nursing Application*
- A two- to three-page goal statement and self-assessment (Briefly describe your goals and how you will use this academic opportunity to impact on your practice. Please include an assessment of your strengths as a nurse practitionerand what special interests you have.)
- A curriculum vitae or resume
- A Supplemental Information form*
- A copy of your RN/ARNP license with the expiration date
- Graduates of nurse practitioner programs other than the UI program must provide verification of clinical hours from the other program's director.
- A copy of your certification card
Apply
If you Apply
Online, the $60 application fee ($85 for international students) is
payable by MasterCard or Visa. If
you cannot pay by credit card, you may Download
and Print an Application* and pay the fee by check or money order
in U.S. currency made payable to "The University of Iowa."
Contact information
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