Applying to the ENP Graduate Certificate
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Get Started – Starts Each Fall Term
Application Deadline
The deadline for completed applications (including all supplemental materials) for the fall 2024 start is May 15. Completed applications will be reviewed in May and applicants will be notified by May 31. Please contact nursing@unco.edu if you have questions about the fall 2024 program start.
Program Coordinator
Michaela Romero, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ENP-C
michaela.romero@unco.edu
970-351-2207
Application Process
U.S. applicants (outside of Colorado) for online programs: please be sure to check your eligibility by state of residence.
Applicants must apply to the program through the Nursing Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS). Please submit all required materials by the application deadline to avoid a delay in the evaluation and screening of your application. All official transcripts that will be required for program admission will be submitted to NursingCAS, and do not need to be resubmitted to UNC.
The UNC School of Nursing will review applications following the application deadline. Official admission notifications will be sent in the 2-4 weeks that follow.
Start Your NursingCAS Application
Apply via NursingCAS. The following bullets will support you as you complete the application and material submission process.
In the Nursing CAS application system, click on the "Add Program" tab, search for "University of Northern Colorado" and choose the following program via the "+" icon:
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Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Graduate Certificate
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Items You Will Submit for This Program
You will then continue in the Nursing CAS system (or log back in) to complete the following:
Request 2 academic or professional letters of recommendation from those who can attest to your academic potential and abilities. You will be asked to supply contact information for your recommenders in the application.
All applicants will need to request one official transcript from each regionally accredited college or university where a bachelor's degree or higher was earned (or is in progress). Some applicants may need to provide additional transcripts. Situations that require this are listed on the Graduate School website (choose Domestic or International). Directions for having your official transcript(s) sent are listed in the Application Portal.
Current vita or resume.
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Current, unencumbered RN license or APRN license in the state where you practice (verification printout or link required).
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You will need to provide proof of FNP Board Certification and APRN license; OR FNP Board Certification and submitted APRN license application; OR scheduled FNP Board Certification Exam to be taken by the end of Fall semester.
Personal Statement of future goals/interest in nursing (two page maximum, 12 point font, one inch paper margins).
GRE scores are NOT required for this program.
If you are admitted to the program:
International applicants: please visit the International Students Admission Requirements page for information about additional requirements.
Veterans: if you intend to use Veteran’s Education Benefits, an official transcript from all colleges or universities attended will be required in order to maintain compliance with Veteran’s Affairs policies. Directions can be found on the graduate admissions pages.
