Admissions

Nurses possessing the Doctor of Nursing Practice are increasingly in high demand as health systems and patient conditions become increasingly complex and as more people become eligible for health care.

Graduates of the DNP program are prepared to create and lead new models of care delivery for communities locally, across the nation, and around the world.

To learn more about admission requirements, visit our Before You Apply page. To begin the application process, visit our How to Apply page.

International Students

Applicants who are not US citizens or Permanent Residents need to know that the University of Minnesota's DNP program does not meet the requirements for eligibility needed to obtain the appropriate F-1 student visa or status because the DNP has limited (less than four) face-to-face on-site classes per DNP course.

Out-Of-State Applicants 

Applicants who live outside Minnesota and anticipate completing their practicums outside of Minnesota, please contact us at gophernursing@umn.edu about your state of residence prior to completing your application.