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Materials Requirements

Personal Statement	A 500-word personal statement that identifies the student’s particular area of clinical interest and whether they are most interested in completing a DNP project that addresses: A) development of a process/plan that improves patient outcomes, B) program evaluation that improves patient outcomes OR C) a process that influences health policy that may improve patient outcomes; must address the student’s reasons and/or career goals for obtaining a DNP and note any unique aspects of their background that will contribute to the Decker graduate community.
Letters of Recommendation	3 Letters
Resume Requirements	N/A
Transcript Requirements	N/A
Additional Requirements	A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an ACEN-, CCNE- or CNEA-accredited school of nursing program; Successfully completed a statistics course within the last 5 years; A current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York by the time of matriculation; Prior to beginning clinical experiences in a New York clinical facility, students must submit a copy of their current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in New York (this is required by the New York State Department of Education Office of the Professions) NOTE: International students are ineligible to apply to the DNP program due to U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations.

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Additional Admission Requirement Information

Below, please find additional information regarding general graduate admission requirements.

Application Materials

All programs require submission of:

• Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts from all institutions where coursework was completed
• Completed application form
• Paid non-refundable, non-transferable application fee
• Complete academic history including the names and dates of attendance at all previous higher education institutions

Please ensure all documents are included with your application to avoid processing delays. Application fee waivers are available for select students. Find out if you qualify for a fee waiver. 

GPA Expectations

You must meet at least one of these:

• Total undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
• GPA ≥ 3.0 in your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits (mostly graded, not pass/fail)
• Total graduate GPA ≥ 3.0 (mostly graded)

International GPAs are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Eligibility for Graduate Study

To be eligible for graduate study, you must provide a complete set of your undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts showing one of the following:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• You will be graduating within the next year from a qualifying institution
• You are eligible through a partnership/MOU agreement

91ÉçÇø Deadlines & Review

Deadlines vary by program and semester; some programs are rolling admission (applications are reviewed as they are submitted), while others have strict deadlines. Early application is recommended, especially if seeking funding or fee waivers.