Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Graduate Certificate Program (Non-Degree)

Admission Requirements: NursingCAS

Applicants must apply to the program through the Nursing Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS).  Please submit all required materials by the application deadline to avoid a delay in the evaluation and screening of your application.  All official transcripts are submitted to NursingCAS, and do not need to be resubmitted UNC. 

The UNC School of Nursing will review applications following the application deadline.  Official admission notifications will be sent in the 2-4 weeks that follow.

• Possess a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Nursing from accredited (NLN/ACEN or CCNE) programs in nursing, with a cumulative master's GPA of 3.00 or better (4.00 scale).

  • If you are still completing your master's degree at the time you apply, admission will be based on your current cumulative GPA, and you will need to re-submit your official transcript (showing your conferred degree and final GPA) during your first semester. If your final GPA fell below 3.00, you will be given additional academic stipulations to remain enrolled at UNC.

• Possess a current RN license or APRN license in the state where you practice.

• Meet one of the following scenarios:
  • Possess FNP Board Certification and APRN license
  • Possess FNP Board Certification and proof of submitted APRN license application

  • Have graduated from a qualifying FNP program or on progress to graduate by the time this program starts and proof (at the time of application) of a scheduled FNP Board Certification Exam to be taken by the end of Fall semester.

• Assure compliance with required health policies; OSHA requirements; certification in CPR (via AHA), ACLS (via AHA), and PALS; and student malpractice insurance throughout the program.

Take the following steps to be considered for admission:

Step 1: Complete the Application

Complete the NursingCAS application.

• Answer the application questions.
• Send your requests for letters of recommendation.
  • Request two (2) academic or professional letters of recommendation from those who can attest to your academic potential and abilities. You will be asked to supply information for your recommenders in the application.

Step 2: Request Transcripts

Please Note: As all official transcripts are submitted to NursingCAS, they do not need to be resubmitted to the Office of Admissions.

Exception: If you are admitted to UNC and intend to use Veteran’s Education Benefits, an official transcript from all colleges or universities attended will be required in order to maintain compliance with Veteran’s Affairs policies.

For the exception above, official transcripts from U.S. institutions should be sent via mail directly from the educational institution in an unopened, sealed envelope or through an electronically secure digital program from the issuing institution.

Mailed transcripts should be sent to:

University of Northern Colorado
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 10
501 20th St
Greeley, CO 80639

Electronic transcripts from U.S. institutions should be sent directly from the educational institution to: grad.admissions@unco.edu.

The Office of Admissions does not accept email, scanned or PDF transcripts directly from applicants. All official transcripts, submitted as part of the application process, are retained by UNC and not returned to applicants or admitted students.

UNC retains submitted transcripts, from institutions other than UNC, for admitted students for up to five years after graduation or date of last attendance at UNC. Transcripts provided by applicants who were not admitted, denied admissions or did not complete their application are destroyed after one (1) year. The Office of Admissions will make every attempt to use previously submitted transcripts if they are within these timeframes. However, if the Office of Admissions cannot locate previously submitted transcripts, the transcripts fall outside the timeframes listed above or they are considered illegible, applicants must provide new transcripts.

Applicants with academic credentials from outside the U.S. will need to follow the requirements for submission of foreign transcripts. Click on the Transcripts tab for information about international transcripts.

Step 3: Note About the GRE

This program does not require GRE scores.

Step 4: Supplemental Items

You will need to submit the following in NursingCAS:

• Resume/Vita
• Statement of goals
• Current, unencumbered RN license or APRN license in the state where you practice (verification printout or link required).
• You will need to provide proof of one of the following:
  • FNP Board Certification and APRN license
  • FNP Board Certification and submitted APRN license application
  • Scheduled FNP Board Certification Exam to be taken by the end of fall semester

International Applicants

International applicants (non-U.S. citizen/non-U.S. Permanent Resident) please refer to the International Admissions Requirements page for further information about submitting transcripts, English proficiency scores, passport copy and financial documentation.

For More Information 
For more information about the admission process, please email the Office of Admissions at grad.admissions@unco.edu or call 970-351-2881.