We make our admission process as straightforward and personalized as possible. If you have any questions or need guidance, our counselors and advisers in the School of Nursing are available to assist you at every stage of your application process.
Applications for full-time and part-time study are accepted on a rolling basis. Final deadlines are generally two weeks prior to the start of classes.
Spring start application deadline (begin classes in January): January 3, 2025
Fall start application deadline (begin classes in August): August 8, 2025
Applications are evaluated once all materials are received by Quinnipiac. Students are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible for their desired semester.
One year of nursing experience is required for admission. New nurses are encouraged to apply prior to completion of that first year to allow sufficient time for application processing.
Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Applicant must have maintained an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
All required courses must be completed by the application deadline.
Applicants must have an unrestricted nursing license in the state(s) they will be completing their clinical rotations.
The Nurse Practitioner programs at Quinnipiac University are currently accepting applications from students residing in the following states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Pennsylvania. Potential students residing in other states should contact Graduate Admissions to inquire further regarding future opportunities for applications from students in other states. Due to requirements of the New York Office of the Professions, students are unable to complete clinical requirements for APRN licensure programs in the state of New York. New York students should plan to complete clinical requirements in Connecticut or New Jersey.
At this time, the School of Nursing only makes clinical placements for students in Connecticut. Students outside of the state are required to identify their own clinical sites and preceptors. The School of Nursing provides guidance and recommendations to students for identifying potential preceptors in other states.
Any student who plans to relocate to a new state during their program must inform their program director immediately as this may impact the students ability to continue their out of state clinical practice. If the school is not approved to place students in the new state, this may jeopardize student progression in the program unless they are able to complete clinical rotations in an approved state.
Completed application form
Nonrefundable application fee of $45 (payable by credit or debit card; do not send cash or check)
Official transcripts
It is the applicant's responsibility to request official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and professional schools attended (including part-time and summer study). If the applicant received transfer credit from another institution, it is still necessary to have an official transcript sent from the original university. These transcripts must be provided to Quinnipiac University in a sealed envelope or sent electronically to graduate@qu.edu
Two professional letters of recommendation
These should be references from persons with authority to evaluate the applicant's professional ability. Applicants will be required to enter their recommenders' contact information on the application.
Personal statement that addresses the professional goals and motivations of the applicant as well as a nursing experience that has shaped or influenced their practice. Applicants should also explain why they chose the particular specialty; for example, why are you interested in primary care versus acute care? Or, why are you interested in family medicine (birth through geriatrics) versus adult-gerontology (adolescence through geriatrics)?
Current resume
Nursing license
Applicants are required to have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state(s) where they will complete their clinical rotations prior to the start of the program. Applications will still receive full consideration if the license is pending at the time of submission. The NCLEX-RN exam must be completed prior to August 1. Applicants will be able to upload nursing licenses when completing their application or from the student portal after submitting their application.
Contact Graduate Admissions before coming to our campuses in North Haven or Hamden for information on what to see and do, details about directions and parking, and to set up an opportunity to speak with one of our admissions representatives.
Quinnipiac University supports equality of educational and employment opportunity. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.
Our graduate admissions representatives are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.
