Advance your nursing career
If you’re a registered nurse with a master’s degree, a DePaul post-master’s certificate will give you the coursework and skills you need to sit for the certification exam. We offer the following certificates:
Alumni Network
You’ll benefit from extensive networking opportunities with DePaul’s strong alumni network. Nearly 3,000 Nursing alumni are working in the Chicago area at places like Lurie Children’s Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Admission Requirements
Apply via Nursing CAS
Visit https://nursingcas.liaisoncas.org/apply/, choose the term for which you are applying, and click "Apply" to initiate your application.
Click on “Create Account” and complete the required fields.
Information in the "Personal Information", "Academic History", and "Supporting Information" tiles are accessible by any school you apply to.
In the "Program Materials" section you will find the DePaul University-specific requirements.
Two letters of recommendation, one letter from your direct supervisor at your current place of employment and a second letter from an academic person if possible or other professional reference.
Personal statement 2-3 pages in length showing fit with school mission and program (see prompts in Documents section of NursingCAS)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume highlighting past education, clinical experience, scholarly endeavors, and professional and community activity.
Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended. All official transcripts must be mailed from the issuing institution’s registrar’s office directly to NursingCAS. In order to expedite the processing be sure to include the Transcript Request Form.
NursingCAS Help Center
Please utilize the NursingCAS Help Center for any questions about submitting application materials. DePaul's Office of Graduate Admission will only review applications once they are VERIFIED in NursingCAS and it is up to the applicant to monitor the status of their application.
International Students
International students (those who were educated outside of the U.S.) must take additional steps to be considered. For more information visit the International Admission page. Please note that students requiring an F-1 visa are not eligible for this program.
Application Deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline.
| Enrollment Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | July 15 |
| Winter | November 1 |
| Spring | February 1 |
| Summer | April 15 |
Take the next step
If you need assistance to complete your application or have questions, contact the CSH Graduate Admission office at (773) 325-7315 or cshgrad@depaul.edu.