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Graduate Application Process

 

Step 1: Apply to the OU Health Sciences Center Campus

1. Complete the Admission Application for the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (You will have to first create an account).
2. Note: Be sure to complete the appropriate supplemental application for your program in step #1, above.
3. Your application MUST be filed by the application deadline. 
4. If you have trouble with this application contact the OUHSC Office of Admissions & Records at 405-271-2359.
5. Application Fees should be paid online or sent by check to the OUHSC Office of Admissions & Records.

 

Step 2: Submit College/Program Forms

1. Three letters of recommendation are required to be submitted on your behalf either using the online form, traditional letter format, or any combination of the two.
   1. Online form -  Recommendation for Admission Form (all programs except DNP/PhD)
      • Education applicants - Please note the Education track prefers two of the three recommendation letters be submitted by previous faculty
      
      
   2. Mail traditional format letters to:
      OU College of Nursing Patricia Wilhelm
      PO Box 26901, CNB 105
      Oklahoma City, OK  73126-0901
2. Please note, for your convenience the supplemental applications for the NP, CNS, and DNP programs were added to the online application in Step #1 above

Step 3: Send official transcripts and class schedules

1. Submit Official Transcripts (must be in sealed envelopes) from all institutions previously attended.  Students at the OU-Norman campus must also submit their Norman transcripts in a sealed envelope.  A verification of enrollment (including coursework) must also be submitted for any coursework that the applicant is currently enrolled in and/or will take in upcoming semesters.  We will accept a copy of your class schedule if the verification of enrollment will not list your coursework.  Outstanding documentation may affect your admission status.

Transcripts should be mailed to:

OUHSC Office of Admissions & Records
PO Box 26901, BSEB 200
Oklahoma City, OK  73126-0901

Application Deadlines

Program	Spring 2014	Summer 2013	Fall 2013
Administration / Management	September 1, 2013	N/A	March 1, 2013
Clinical Nurse Specialist	N/A	March1, 2013**	N/A
Education Pathway	September 1, 2013	N/A*	March 1, 2013
Nurse Practitioner	N/A	December 15, 2012	N/A

* Notice: Effective November 1, 2012, applications will no longer be accepted for Summer terms for the Education pathway.

** Notice: Effective November 19, 2012, the Summer 2014 application deadline for the Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway will be moved to December 15, 2013. Summer 2013 will retain the March 1, 2013 application deadline.

Additional Information

• Check your Application Status  to confirm that all application materials are received and that all coursework is posted to your file.  Incomplete applications may not be reviewed. Application FAQ's Questions regarding Letters of Recommendation, NP and CNS Supplemental Applications should be directed to the College of Nursing 1-877-367-6876
  
  
• Admission Decisions:
  Complete applications will be processed only after the application deadline has passed.  The application review process will take approximately 2 months to complete.  You will be notified by mail regarding your admission status. Admission decisions will not be added to your online check list.

• Incomplete Applications:
  It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm that all admission requirements are met and that all coursework (including scheduled courses) is posted for proper evaluation of your application.  You will NOT be contacted by the College if your application is deficient or incomplete.  Again, this is your responsibility.

 

Need Help?

You may contact a College of Nursing advisor

 

Updated: MR 11/19/12