Admissions

Whether you are just beginning to consider the right university or already have a focused plan and are ready to apply, the admissions staff is available to help you. We welcome your email, phone calls and personal visits and look forward to talking with you!

Program Admission by Semester

The following table indicated the terms for which each program considers students for admission.

Priority Application Deadlines

The priority application dates represent all DUSON programs except the PhD program. It is strongly recommended that you submit your application by the priority deadline. It is likely that enrollment in many programs will be filled soon after the priority deadline. Applications received after the priority deadline dates will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Application and Admission Requirements

To apply for admission, interested students must complete the online admission application. The Office of Admissions and Student Services coordinates the review of applications for the ABSN, MSN, CRNA, and DNP programs. PhD students apply directly through the Graduate School. A file is considered complete if it has been submitted with the following materials by the application deadline:

1. Online application and $50.00 application fee.
2. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution in order to be considered official. DUSON will accept electronic transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution(s). These documents can be emailed to SONAdmissions@duke.edu. Fax transcripts are considered unofficial.
3. Official GRE test scores. A competitive score is typically earned within the 50th percentile. Test score waivers are available for ABSN, MSN, and DNP applicants with an earned a master’s degree or a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher. Test must have been taken within the past five years.
4. Personal Statement.
5. References submitted using the online application recommender tool.

Each program has specific admission requirements in addition to the application materials above:

• ABSN
• MSN
• CRNA
• DNP
• Post-Master's Certificate
• Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics

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