The following materials are required for application to the Master of Science in Nursing degree program. All application materials must be received by the deadline date: April 1 for Fall semester and September 1 for Spring semester.

The next application deadline for the MS in nursing program is April 1, 2012, for Fall, 2012. At this time, the School of Nursing is not accepting MS applications for Summer 2012.

The application process for Spring, 2013, will change substantially in April, 2012. If you are planning to apply for Spring, 2013, admission, please watch this site carefully beginning in mid-April.

1. Paper Application to Graduate Studies.
2. Application to the School of Nursing Master's Track.
3. Letter clearly stating applicant's detailed personal objectives and specific career goals.
4. Three letters of reference on the forms provided in the application booklet.
5. Official transcript of all college coursework.
6. TOEFL scores (for non-native English speakers).
7. Resume listing all educational and professional experience.
8. An informational personal or telephone interview with a School of Nursing representative. To schedule an appointment, call (913) 588-1619.
9. An evaluative interview with a faculty member is required only for nurse midwife applicants.
10. Physical Assessment Prerequisite Course form.
11. Statistics Prerequisite Course form.
12. Photocopy of current nursing license.
13. Evidence of current registered nurse licensure in Kansas and Missouri. Distance education students who live and work away from the Kansas City area may request an exception to Kansas and Missouri licensure, but must be licensed in their state of employment or residence.
14. $60 application fee. Please send check or money order.
15. Information about Background Checks.

An application packet may be requested from the KU School of Nursing by phone at (913) 588-1619, by e-mail at soninfo@kumc.edu, or by mail.

Submit all application materials to:

KU School of Nursing - Graduate Desk
The University of Kansas Medical Center
Mail Stop 2029
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, Kansas 66160-7501

Special Student Non-Degree Admission

Students unable to meet the School of Nursing deadlines for the regular admission process may enroll in specific classes through non-degree admission. Non-degree admission is for the specific course only, not admission to the master's program. Enrollment is allowed on a space available basis after all degree-seeking students are accommodated.

The following materials are required for non-degree admission:

• Application to Graduate Studies
• $60 application fee. Please send check or money order
• Official transcript of all college coursework
• Instructor Permission form. The student is responsible for contacting the instructor(s) and obtaining the appropriate signatures.
• Applicants should have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75. If the GPA is below 2.75, it is unlikely the admission will be approved. Applicants with low GPAs should take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and apply to be considered for degree status.

Non-degree application deadlines are July 15 for fall semester, December 1 for spring semester, and May 1 for summer session. However, we are usually able to accommodate late non-degree applications until one week prior to the first day of classes each semester.

Submit all application materials to:

KU School of Nursing - Graduate Desk
The University of Kansas Medical Center
Mail Stop 2029
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, Kansas 66160-7501