FAQs

Application process

I am applying to the UW Graduate School, but the DNP cohort year I am applying for is not available. What should I do?

The Graduate School does not open the DNP application for the cohort you must apply to until close to the deadline. Therefore, you should apply to the same cohort year as the ABSN program (e.g., 2024) and, if you are admitted, your Graduate School application will be automatically deferred to the correct year.

Contact Student and Academic Services at 206.543.8736 or asknursing@uw.edu if you have any questions.

Does applying for an early DNP admissions decision mean I will begin my program of study early?

No. As long as you meet the contingencies to begin DNP study after successful completion of the ABSN program, you will begin DNP study in autumn quarter with the other DNP track cohorts.

What if I want to apply to a different DNP track?

Early DNP admissions decisions for ABSN applicants are only available for our Nurse-Midwifery DNP track. Current ABSN students can apply to other DNP tracks winter quarter of their program of study by the mid-January deadline.

Can I use the same recommendation letter for my ABSN and DNP applications?

You can use the same person to write one letter for each program, but not the same letter. Each program has a separate set of questions that need to be addressed.

Does this mean I have to submit four different recommendation letters?

Yes.

Can I use the same resume for both the ABSN and DNP application?

No. The ABSN and DNP applications have different review criteria that must be addressed, resulting in two different versions of your resume.

Can I use the same transcripts/evaluations for both the ABSN and DNP application?

Yes. You can upload a digital copy of your transcripts to both the ABSN and DNP applications.

 

Admissions

Who will review the ABSN and DNP applications?

BSN Admissions Committee and DNP Admissions Committee will review the ABSN and DNP applications, respectively, during autumn quarter.

Can I be admitted to the DNP and not the ABSN?

No. An offer of admission to the DNP program is contingent on an offer of admission to the ABSN if you are applying to both programs concurrently.

If I am accepted into the DNP program, can I transfer to another DNP track?

No. You must reapply to the DNP program in the track of your choice by the posted deadline.

Can I be admitted to the DNP and not the ABSN?

No. An offer of admission to the DNP program is contingent on an offer of admission to the ABSN if you are applying to both programs concurrently.

 

Continuation

What if I don’t pass the NCLEX the first time? Can I defer the start of my DNP program?

No. You would need to reapply to the DNP program the following January.

What if I want to take time off (e.g., work, vacation) between programs? Can I defer my start date into graduate study?

If you do not want to start the autumn quarter immediately following successful completion of the ABSN program, you would need to reapply to the DNP program the following January. We do not allow deferrals.

What requirements do I have to meet in order to start the DNP program? What happens if I don’t?

You must meet the following requirements in order to continue from ABSN study into DNP study:

  • Good academic standing
  • Earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
  • Active, unrestricted Washington state RN license
  • Completion of a statistics course within five years of beginning the DNP program
  • All School of Nursing compliance items are up to date

If these requirements are not met, your admissions offer to the DNP program is automatically forfeited. You will need to reapply to the DNP program the following January.