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University of Washington School of Nursing
Phone: (206) 543-8736 or 1 (800) 759-NURS
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Graduate Non-Matriculated Status (GNM)

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Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) enrollment allows post-baccalaureate students to take graduate level non-clinical nursing courses without being admitted to a School of Nursing degree program. Up to 12 credits taken as a GNM student can be applied towards a graduate nursing degree if you are later accepted to that degree program.

About GNM Status

  • International students on F-1 visas are not eligible for GNM status.
  • GNM students are NOT eligible to take nursing clinical (NCLIN) courses.
  • There are six (6) and ten (10) year limits on GNM courses used towards the fulfillment of master's and doctoral degrees, respectively.

An applicant who plans to both transfer credits from a graduate nursing program at another school and apply UW GNM credits towards a School of Nursing degree is limited to a maximum combined total of 12 credits. GNM credit may also apply to residency requirements for graduate degrees. Acceptance as a GNM student does not give priority for later admission to the Graduate School for pursuit of a degree.

Once you are admitted as a GNM student you will be assigned a School of Nursing GNM faculty coordinator to plan your course work. All GNM students must meet with their GNM coordinator before registering for courses. Review the registration procedures and make sure you understand the one you will need to follow once you are admitted.

SUMMER/AUTUMN ADMISSIONS DEADLINE CHANGE:
The deadline for Summer and Autumn GNM applications is now May 1. This change was made in order to ensure enough faculty support for reviewing GNM files for these quarters.

Application deadline
Note: These dates are earlier than UW GNM deadlines

  • Autumn: May 1
  • Winter: November 1
  • Spring: February 1
  • Summer: May 1

Applications available
Year-round

Degree awarded
None

Part-time study available?
Yes

Distance learning available?
Varies by course

Learn how to apply...

*GNM students are NOT eligible to take Nursing Clinical (NCLIN) courses

**There is no application fee to apply to the UW as a tuition-exempt GNM student. Once you register for a course/courses each quarter, the non-refundable registration fee and student technology fee will be billed to your student account.

Reapplying to the School of Nursing?

If you are reapplying to the School of Nursing you must submit all new materials with your application, including transcripts, letters of reference, etc. We will not copy materials previously submitted. Applications missing any piece outlined on the degree or certificate program's Application Requirements page are incomplete and will not be considered by the admissions committee.

Mail application materials in one (1) envelope, free of staples, paperclips, and binders, to Academic Services.