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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
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.
Step-by-Step Application Instructions (continued)
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.
- What influenced your decision to transition into nursing, and how have your academic and professional experiences prepared you for the challenges of graduate nursing education?
- Describe a leadership role or hands-on health care experience that shaped your understanding of nursing. What did you learn, and how did it prepare you for nursing school?
- Reflect on a time your values or integrity were challenged. How did you respond, and what did you learn about yourself and your professional responsibilities?
- Describe a major challenge you faced and how you managed it. What strategies did you use, and how did the experience support your personal and professional growth?
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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