Shenandoah University’s nursing programs are based on the strongest qualities of integrity, caring, curiosity, and intelligence.
Academic standards are rigorous, yet programs are convenient and flexible for today’s practicing nurses.
Application Information For Graduate
Nursing Applicants
Application Process for Graduate Nursing Program Applicants
Graduate Nursing Applicants must complete the Shenandoah Graduate Application and all required documentation for their specific program PDFs and application forms for full requirements.
Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice: (BSN to DNP)
- Fall Start Term: Classes begin late August
- Application Deadlines
- Priority: February 15
- Final: April 15
The 2022 DNP Admissions cycle is closed. The 2023 application will open in September.
- Post-Baccalaureate Program Specifics PDF
- Supplemental Forms
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (sent via online application)
- Documentation of RN Clinical Hours
- Documentation of Nurse Practitioner Clinical Hours (if applicable)
- See full requirements in application form and program specific PDF
Post-Graduate Doctor of Nursing Practice: (MSN to DNP)
- Fall Start Term: Classes begin late August
- Application Deadlines
- Priority: February 15
- Final: April 15
The 2022 DNP Admissions cycle is closed. The 2023 application will open in September.
- Post-Graduate Nursing Program Specifics PDF
- Supplemental Forms
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (sent via online application)
- Documentation of RN Clinical Hours
- Documentation of Nurse Practitioner Clinical Hours (if applicable)
- See full requirements in application form and program specific PDF
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
- Fall Start Term: Classes begin late August
- Application Deadlines
- Priority: February 15
- Final: April 15
- Program Specifics PDF
- Supplemental Forms
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (sent via online application)
- Documentation of RN Clinical Hours
- Documentation of Nurse Practitioner Clinical Hours (if applicable)
MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Fall Start Term: Classes begin late August
- Application Deadlines
- Priority: February 15
- Final: April 15
- Program Specifics PDF
- Supplemental Forms
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (sent via online application)
- Documentation of RN Clinical Hours
- Documentation of Nurse Practitioner Clinical Hours (if applicable)
MSN Nurse-Midwifery
- Fall Start Term: Classes begin late August
- Application Deadlines
- Priority: February 15
- Final: April 15
- Program Specifics PDF
- Supplemental Forms
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (sent via online application)
- Documentation of RN Clinical Hours
- Documentation of Nurse Practitioner Clinical Hours (if applicable)
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Summer Start Term: Summer I begins late May
- Application Deadline
- Priority: February 15
- Final: April 15
The 2022 Family Nurse Practitioner Admissions cycle is closed. The 2023 application will
open in September.
- Program Specifics PDF
- Supplemental Forms
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (sent via online application)
- Documentation of RN Clinical Hours
- Documentation of Nurse Practitioner Clinical Hours (if applicable)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Summer Start Term: Summer I begins late May
- Application Deadlines
- Priority: February 15
- Final: April 15
The 2022 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Admissions cycle is closed. The 2023 application
will open in September.
- Program Specifics PDF
- Supplemental Forms
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (sent via online application)
- Documentation of RN Clinical Hours
- Documentation of Nurse Practitioner Clinical Hours (if applicable)
Nurse Midwifery
- Fall Start Term: Classes begin in late August
- Application Deadlines
- Priority: February 15
- Final: April 15
- Program Specifics PDF
- Supplemental Forms
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (sent via online application)
- Documentation of RN Clinical Hours
- Documentation of Nurse Practitioner Clinical Hours (if applicable)
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