Admissions

Application Deadline 2008:
November 3 - Nurse Anesthesia Program (MS and Certificate)
November 17 - Combined BS/MS Program (ETP)
March 3 - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
March 3 - Doctor of Nursing Science (PhD)
Rolling Admissions - All other programs

It is recommended that you submit a complete application at least two months prior to desired entry date.

Welcome. Please read through the following material and program descriptions which will assist you in the admissions process. When you are ready to apply, please submit our online application. Columbia University School of Nursing is primarily a graduate school of nursing which offers many advanced practice nursing specialties including Nurse Anesthesia and Nurse Midwifery. The doctoral program grants a Doctorate in Nursing Science (DNSc) degree and Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

Students entering Columbia University School of Nursing come from diverse cultural, educational, and experiential backgrounds. While some master's degree candidates enter directly from college, others are making mid-life career changes, and some are returning to college after raising a family. The career options in nursing are more variable and more rewarding than ever before.

Columbia University School of Nursing
Office of Admissions
617 West 168 Street Room 134
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-5756
email: nursing@columbia.edu

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