Post-Bachelor’s DNP in Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

The adult-gerontology nurse practitioner program begins only in the fall semester.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through May 1. It is recommended that you apply as early as possible. Applications received after May 1 are accepted on a space available basis.

When all application materials are received, an interview with the graduate nursing program director and/or member of the faculty will be arranged for eligible candidates. All required courses must be completed by the application deadline. Interviews will only be granted to those with completed applications.

• Must be a registered nurse or NCLEX-eligible nurse.
  
• Must have a bachelor's degree in nursing or another field.
• An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better is required.

• Application: Complete the information required on the application form.
• Fee: Include a nonrefundable application fee of $45 by credit or debit card when submitting your application. Do not send cash or check.
• Official transcripts: It is your responsibility to request official transcripts from ALL undergraduate, graduate and professional schools attended (including part-time and summer study). If you received transfer credit from another institution, it is still necessary to have an official transcript sent from the original university. These transcripts must be provided to Quinnipiac University in a sealed envelope or sent electronically to graduate@quinnipiac.edu. 
• Letters of recommendation: You must have two professional references from persons with authority to evaluate your professional ability, submitted on your behalf.  You will be required to enter your recommenders' contact information on the application.  
• Letter of intent:  Upload a letter of intent that addresses the following:
  1. professional goals and motivations;
  2. a nursing experience that has influenced or shaped your practice
  3. a health care problem that interests you.
• Resume: Include an up-to-date resume. 
• Nursing license: You are required to have a valid CT nursing license prior to the start of your program. Your application will still receive full consideration if your license is pending at the time of submission. The NCLEX-RN exam must be completed piror to August 1. You will be able to upload your nursing license when completing your application or from your student portal after submitting your application.

Interview: Personal interviews (by invitation) will be scheduled once an application is complete.

Foreign Applicants:

• English proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS exam scores are required if you are an applicant from a non-English speaking country.
  

If you're considering one of Quinnipiac's outstanding graduate programs, you're on your way to joining a graduate community committed to academic excellence and professional preparation at the highest level.

Please reach out to us with questions about the application process.