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Doctor of Nursing Practice – Application Dates

Applications are currently open!

The 2027 post-MSN DNP application period will open on January 4, 2027 and close on May 1st, 2027 for Summer 2027 admission cycle.

  • Admission interviews will be scheduled as applications are completed.
  • Please note that all applicant files are reviewed by the UCA School of Nursing AFTER required materials have been submitted and approved by the UCA Graduate School.

Be aware that having official transcripts sent to UCA could take time depending on the institution(s) you are requesting information from. As you work on your application materials, please take this into account to ensure that all information is received by the UCA Graduate School before the deadline noted above.

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Contact Us

Phone: 501-450-3119
Fax: 501-450-5560

Location

University of Central Arkansas
School of Nursing
Integrated Health Sciences
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, AR 72035

Office Hours

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

Approval and Accreditation

CCNE AccreditedThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at the University of Central Arkansas, School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Programs are fully approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

 

 

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