MENP Program Admission

​​​Please note: We only accept applications through NursingCAS (more information below). 

Graduate Information Sessions 

Please join us for an upcoming information session featuring DePaul's master's entry to nursing practice (MENP) program for aspiring nurses. Information sessions are held regularly online via Zoom.​

​​​​​Priority Application Deadlines​

​​​​​*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after each priority deadline listed above.  If the application for a specific quarter is available in NursingCAS, we are still reviewing applications for that quarter. Please review our academic calendar for more details about each term's specific start date.

Students applying through NursingCAS should submit their application at least 2-3 weeks in advance of the deadlines listed, as it can take NursingCAS several weeks to verify your application and we do not review unverified NursingCAS applications.​

You may only apply to one quarter at a time. Please choose the start term that is most convenient for you. 

Time to Completion

The MENP program is offered in two formats with classes at our Lincoln Park campus.

Applying for Admission ​

​Applicants interested in the MENP program must apply through NursingCAS.  NursingCAS is the online, centralized application service for nursing programs nationwide. 

All application materials should be submitted to NursingCAS.  The only materials that can be sent directly to DePaul are international student transcript evaluations and English proficiency exam scores.

We are unable to waive the application fee or provide a coupon code/fee waiver for NursingCAS applications.  NursingCAS does have limited funds available for fee waivers each cycle- you can find out more here.

Students applying through NursingCAS should submit their application 2-3 weeks in advance of the deadlines listed, as it can take NursingCAS several weeks to verify your application. Your application must be verified by NursingCAS before it is considered complete for review by DePaul.​

General Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the master’s entry to nursing practice program, students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredite​d college or university. 

• Online application via NursingCAS
  
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended 
• Preferred undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale​
• Personal statement - These questions are prompts within the application. Together, they comprise the Personal Statement that is required for a complete application.
  
• How will your prior background contribute to your ability to fulfill the daily responsibilities of an entry-level registered nurse? (200 word max)
• St. Vincent DePaul observed the needs of impoverished people with disparities in access to healthcare. He ultimately dedicated his life to answering a single question: "What must be done?" How will you utilize a nursing degree obtained from DePaul University to address these disparities? (200 word max)
• Please address the strengths and opportunities for growth in your application (i.e., explanation for GPA below 3.2, repeated coursework, gaps in academic history, and performance on standardized tests.) (200 word max)
• Two letters of reference from professional or academic sources
• The recommender can be a professor or work supervisor (not a coworker or relative) and should address the student's ability to perform graduate work successfully.
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Please include professional activities (i.e. organizational memberships, committee memberships, officer positions, etc.) and community service activities.
• ​Official GRE scores - DePaul's School of Nursing does not require the GRE for admission to the MENP program. Applicants may still submit a GRE score to strengthen their application. (GRE institution code: 1165)​

The admission committee reserves the right to request any additional materials they deem necessary to ensure an accurate review of an application.

Note: All students in the School of Nursing are required to complete a ten-panel drug screening prior to the first day of classes. Although Illinois state law permits the limited possession and use of cannabis, using or possessing cannabis remains a crime under federal law. Therefore, this screening includes cannabis. A confirmed positive drug test will result in a student being unable to enroll and/or dismissed from the program (in accordance with local, state, and federal law). Please see the Program Handbook for details. ​​

International applicants

International students (those who were educated outside of the U.S. and/or require an F1 visa) must take additional steps to be considered for admission.  All students educated outside of the United States must submit proof of their English proficiency in order to be reviewed for admission, regardless of language of instruction or native language. Students holding a bachelor's, master's, or PhD from a regionally-accredited United States institution will have the TOEFL requirement waived upon receipt of their official U.S. transcripts.​ The College of Science and Health accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores. Please see the specific international application requirements here.​

Prerequisite Coursework

In addition to the general admission requirements above, students should be able to provide proof of successfully completing the following prerequisite courses: 

• One course of human anatomy & physiology I (or human anatomy) with lab
  
• One course of human anatomy & physiology II (or human physiology) with lab
  
• One course of inorganic (i.e. general chemistry) with lab
  
• One course in organic chemistry with lab OR biochemistry with lab OR microbiology with lab

Read more about the prerequisites on this page​.

Note on Prerequisites

All prerequisite courses must include labs and have been completed within the last seven (7) years with a grade of 'C' or better. Pass/Fail grades will not be accepted. All prerequisites must be completed before the start of term to which the student is applying.​  The prerequisites must be taken for college credit at a regionally accredited institution.  

Two prerequisite courses must be completed before the application deadline in order to be reviewed for that entry term. Students who have completed all or most of their prerequisites are given priority consideration. If the admission review committee needs additional information on an applicant whose prerequisites are not complete, they may defer making a decision on the application until the review period for the next available term.

The School of Nursing strongly recommends applicants take no more than two online courses towards pre-requisites.  The prerequisite delivery mode is one aspect of the committee’s holistic approach to application review. Other considerations include previous degrees awarded, overall academic ability, recommendation letters, writing sample, and the strength of the applicant in comparison to the applicant pool.​

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