Graduate Nursing Programs Admission

Minimum criteria to be considered for admission:

• Resident of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky
• BSN from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing school by start of MSN program 
• Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale from BSN institution
• A current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state you are practicing in before the start of the MSN program
• Eligibility to obtain an active RN license in any other state required for clinical experiences 
• Note: FNP track students must have completed 1,000 hours of RN clinical experience before they may start their first clinical/practicum course, which is offered in the first summer session of the program for full-time students.

Students should apply through NursingCAS. Materials required for application submission:

• Official transcripts from all US institutions
• Current CV/ resume
• Two letters of reference

Professional References

Two letters of academic or professional references from faculty members, professional colleagues, or work supervisors who can evaluate your potential for success in a graduate program. At least one of your recommenders must hold a master's or higher degree.  

• Must be a resident of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, or Kentucky.
• Must be a US citizen or a US permanent resident.
• A master's degree in nursing from a ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program OR anticipated graduation from a MSN program before the August start of the DNP program.
• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for graduate coursework.
• A current, active, unrestrictive Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with no disciplinary action in the state you are practicing in before the start of the DNP program.
• Completed a college-level statistics course with a minimum grade of a 'C.'

1. Complete the NursingCAS application. Note that NursingCAS Supporting Materials section of the application is not required for the Miami DNP application. Miami Program Requirements are required, including license upload, CV, and three references.
2. Request your official transcripts from all US institutions attended to be sent to NursingCAS.
3. Upload a current CV or resume to NursingCAS.
4. Request two professional references through the NursingCAS recommender portal.