Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-MSN DNP) Admissions
Admission Requirements
- MSN from a nationally accredited school of nursing (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE)
- RN licensure in Texas or compact state license
- 3.0 minimum GPA from last 60 hours of college coursework
- Three professional references
- $45 School of Nursing Application Fee (non-refundable)
- A completed NursingCAS application
- NursingCAS Application Fee
- Please be advised that Post MSN-DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) applicants will be required to complete an embedded online interview as part of the application process within Nursing CAS (Centralized Application Service for Nursing Programs).
- Proof of current national certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (for Advanced Practice Leadership track only)
Please submit official transcripts of all attended schools to:
NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201
Watertown, MA 02471
Application and Fee
Application deadline: April 1
All Nursing programs at UT San Antonio require a completed NursingCAS application to be submitted before the deadline.
A completed NursingCAS application must be submitted before the application deadline. All fees are accessed through the NursingCAS application. The Office of Admissions fee is $45 and is non-refundable. The NursingCAS fee is separate and is set by NursingCAS.
Transcripts
The admissions application, NursingCAS fee, and official transcripts are due to NursingCAS by the application deadline. Please submit official transcripts of all attended schools to:
NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201
Watertown, MA 02471
Program Information
The Post-MSN DNP is a doctoral degree that prepares students for the highest level of nursing practice. This program is designed for nurses who already hold a master’s degree in nursing. Post-MSN nurses can choose from leadership tracks in one of the following:
- Advanced Practice Leadership (APL)
- Executive Administrative Management (EAM)