{"id":2784,"date":"2022-01-19T15:21:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T20:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/nursing\/?page_id=2784"},"modified":"2026-01-15T13:29:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:29:32","slug":"doctor-of-nursing-practice-dnp-admission-criteria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/nursing\/doctor-of-nursing-practice-dnp-admission-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"Post Masters – Doctor of Nursing Practice admission criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"
Application Deadlines<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applicants for the Post Masters – Doctor of Nursing Practice (PM-DNP) are considered for admission for fall semesters only, and all required application materials must be received in Graduate Admissions office and the PM – DNP program prior to application review. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible with applications being reviewed on a rolling basis until August 1. Applications may be reviewed after August 1 if capacity remains.<\/p>\n

Admission Requirements for the Post-Master\u2019s DNP Program.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All applications are holistically reviewed based on the completed application package.<\/p>\n

The PM – DNP program does not accept transfer credits from other institutions; accordingly, 100% of the credits for the DNP degree will be earned at Marshall University.<\/p>\n

The PM – DNP program is available to a limited number of qualified applicants. Admission is determined on a competitive basis. To be eligible for initial consideration for admission to the program, applicants must submit a completed application with all the following elements directly to Graduate Admissions:<\/p>\n

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  1. Completed Marshall University Graduate Application, <\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Under degree program look for Nursing: Post Masters – Doctor of Nursing Practice<\/li>\n
  3. Pay Non-Refundable Graduate School application fee.<\/li>\n
  4. Official transcripts from all post-secondary education programs attended.<\/li>\n
  5. Official transcripts with degree posted, from degree-granting institution, documenting a Master\u2019s Degree in Nursing from an accepted, accredited institution with a professionally accredited nursing program. Required cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the master\u2019s degree.<\/li>\n
  6. Submission of two Professional References\n