How to Apply: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Learn about the application process for the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Seattle University.
Application Deadlines
Non-Nurses with a Bachelor's Degree
Non-nurses who seek to pursue the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner DNP enter through the Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion program, and must have a bachelor's degree (in any field). Courses start during the summer quarter. The priority application deadline is December 1.
Nurses with a Bachelor's Degree
Nurses with a BSN enter directly into the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner DNP program. Courses start during the summer quarter. The priority application deadline is December 1.
Nurses with a Master's Degree
Nurses with a master’s degree and a BSN or NP may start the program during either the summer or fall quarter. The priority application deadline is January 15, then are accepted on a space available basis until filled.
Note: When deadlines fall on a weekend or holiday, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner DNP applicants have until offices reopen to submit application materials.
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner APNI-DNP and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner BSN-DNP Priority Application Deadline: December 1
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner APNI-DNP and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner RN-DNP applications are accepted on a space available basis through March 1
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's DNP Priority Application Deadline: January 15, after that applications accepted on space available basis
- File reviews: December - February
- Interviews: February
- Admission Decision Release: March
- Wait list: March - June
- Program Starts: June
SU will communicate via your email and application status page. Admission decisions will be available to view via your application status page. Your status page is also a great way to make sure that your application is not missing any required materials, and it’s where we will upload any additional forms you may need to complete. It's recommended that you check your application status page at least once a week.
The College of Nursing cannot release any information regarding where you rank on the waitlist or how many other persons are also on the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, the College of Nursing will contact you and update your application status. This can occur at any time between March and June.
Get in Touch
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