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Application Process for UAMS College of Nursing

For CRNA applicants ONLY, click here.

Everyone else, keep reading.


APPLICATION LINK FOR ALL STUDENTS *EXCEPT* NURSE ANESTHESIA / CRNA:

College of Nursing application portal

An online application to the college is required and is available on the website (start application process). A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 is required and must accompany the Workday application.


APPLICATION DEADLINES

The Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, Nurse-Midwifery (MNSc), Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA), and post-masters DNP programs admit students once a year. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS admit students twice a year.

  • Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, Nurse-Midwifery MNSc, and post-masters DNP programs start accepting applications on October 1st, with a deadline of March 1st.
  • Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) program starts accepting applications on September 1st; the deadline is November 1st.
  • Post-graduate certificates in AGAC and FNP admit in the spring only (i.e. coursework begins in January). The application cycle opens on June 1st and closes on September 1.
  • All other post-graduate certificate programs admit in the fall only (i.e. coursework begins in August). The application cycle opens on October 1st and closes March 1st.
  • For ALL OTHER PROGRAMS: the fall admission cycle opens October 1st and closes March 1st; the spring admission cycle opens June 1st and closes September 1st.

REQUIREMENTS

Make sure to check and see whether you already have what you need before you apply to your particular program!

Bachelor of Nursing Science (BSN) requirements

Accelerated BSN requirements

Master or Nursing Science (MNSc) requirements

MNSc in Nurse-Midwifery requirements

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) requirements

DNP in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) requirements

Ph.D. in Nursing requirements


Additional UAMS Services

Students have the responsibility to self-identify as a person with a disability with a need for accommodation(s).

  1. Students should submit all requests for adjustments, including auxiliary aids, to the ADA / Disability Services Coordinator. It is recommended that students thoroughly review technical standards, course descriptions, and the applicable syllabus to determine if accommodations may be needed
  2. Students should review the Disability Services webpage for specific guidance related to the accommodation process and for the link to apply for accommodations.
  3. Upon receipt of the request and any associated documentation, the ADA Coordinator will contact the student to schedule an interview.

UAMS supports veterans, guardsmen, reservists, spouses, and dependents as they transition to university life and pursue academic success.

  1. The Office of the University Registrar collaborates with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies to support military education benefits.
  2. For questions about VA benefits, contact David E. Williams, an experienced VA/Military Education Benefits specialist, at vaservices@uams.edu or dewilliams@uams.edu, or visit the Registrar’s Office in CHP Building 2, Suite 100.
  3. Website: https://registrar.uams.edu/veteran-services/
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Phone: (501) 686-7000
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