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Congratulations on taking the next step toward earning your MSN

Please read the whole page before you begin the application. This content outlines all the materials and resources you need to have on hand.

If you have any questions, please contact the UIC Nursing graduate admissions team at congradapply@uic.edu.

Admits: Fall

Application Timeline

Early deadline: November 1
Standard deadline: January 15
Final deadline: April 1
Decision notification: September – May

*Some deadline exceptions may apply for active military applicants. Email congradapply@uic.edu if you have any questions.

 

Because this program is hybrid with some on-campus requirements, and because faculty arrange all clinical site placements for students, students must live within commuting distance of the UIC Nursing campus to which they are admitted. That could be in Illinois or a bordering state (IA, WI, IN, MO, KY).

 

Be sure to read: Admission Requirements

Step-by-Step Application Instructions Heading link

1. Submit Nursing CAS and UIC Nursing Graduate Supplemental Application

After submitting your NursingCAS application, visit the UIC Graduate Application page to submit the UIC Nursing Graduate Supplemental Application. Once on the page, you can either search for the program or select the Master’s program link under the program search bar. Select, or search for “Nursing – Graduate Entry – MS” from the list of available programs. After you have selected Nursing – Graduate Entry – MS, click on Apply and create a login.

You will be able to complete Steps 2 – 5 (listed below) within the NursingCAS application.

*Please note: Both a NursingCAS application and UIC Nursing Graduate supplemental application are required to complete your admission file for review.

2. Academic Credentials/Transcripts

All UIC graduate and professional applicants must submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended directly to NursingCAS. Click the following link for submitting your official transcripts and test scores guidance. Sending Your Official Transcripts and Test Scores to NursingCAS – Liaison (liaisonedu.com)

3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Upload your most recent resume or CV that details educational background, work experience, honors/awards/activities directly to the NursingCAS application.

4. Application Essay

Within the NursingCAS application, you’ll be prompted to answer the following essay questions. We recommend that you draft your responses to the questions before beginning your application.

  • Describe your understanding of the nursing profession and the role of a nurse. What characteristics do you believe are essential for a nurse to fulfill this role effectively?
  • Detail your involvement in community service or volunteer activities and explain how these experiences have prepared you for a career in nursing.
  • Describe a situation where you demonstrated leadership or effectively worked as part of a team. How do you see these skills being utilized in your future nursing career?
  • Why have you chosen to pursue a career in nursing, and what personal experiences have influenced your decision to apply for an MSN pre-licensure program?
  • The UIC College of Nursing is committed to diversity and inclusivity. What does diversity mean to you and how would you contribute to our commitment to respecting diversity?
  • Provide an example of an ethical dilemma you have faced in a professional or academic setting. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

5. Three Letters of Recommendation

Enter the names and email address for three recommenders to your NursingCAS application. Each recommender will then receive an email with a link to log in to the NursingCAS Recommender Portal and submit a recommendation form. Please inform each recommender that the recommendation form is required; the system does not allow the option of uploading a separate letter.

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