Certificate Programs

Post-Master’s Advanced Practice Certificate applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Master of Science (MS) in a nursing focus, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Master of Nursing (MN) from a nursing education program accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). Applicants may apply pending completion of the master's degree; conferral must be received prior to the selected term of application.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a nursing education program accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).
• Minimum grade point average of a 3.0 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent measures of performance if a graduate of an institution with no grading system) in both graduate and undergraduate nursing programs. 

Prior to their first term of enrollment, all admitted students must have an active and unencumbered RN license in the state where they will be completing their clinical experiences.

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for admission consideration to any of the University of Michigan School of Nursing post-master's certificate programs.

To be considered for the Certificate in Health Informatics, applicants must have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Note: Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree must occur prior to the term of admission.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (B average) in all undergraduate coursework
• Applicants must have at least one year of experience in a health-related position.
• The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for admission consideration to any of the University of Michigan School of Nursing graduate programs.

***Current U-M students interested in pursuing one of these certificates should speak to their advisor. Non-nurses are welcome to apply for the Certificate in Health Informatics program.***

For additional information, please view the Certificate in Health Informatics Program website. 

The non-refundable application fee is $80 payable through NursingCAS. For information on application fee waivers, visit the NursingCAS website.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to check their NursingCAS application account frequently to make sure documents have been received and processed by the deadline. 

NursingCAS Applications Sections:

Academic History

U.S. Institution Transcripts:

Send all official transcripts from each college/university attended.

• Please note that transcripts are required regardless of the number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school.
• Transcripts should not be sent to the U-M School of Nursing. All transcripts must be processed through NursingCAS.
• Current or previous University of Michigan students are required to request transcripts to be sent to NursingCAS through the Office of the Registrar.

For additional information, refer to the NursingCAS Section on Sending Official Transcripts to NursingCAS.

Non-U.S. Institution Transcripts: 

Non-U.S. international transcripts must be translated by World Education Service, Inc. or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. This is required for your application to be considered complete. 

• Translations must be literal and complete versions of the original records.
• Evaluations from other foreign evaluation vendors will not be accepted by the University of Michigan School of Nursing. 

For additional information, refer to the NursingCAS Section on Foreign and French-Canadian Transcripts.

Program Materials Section:

Personal Statement

Provide an answer to the following question: What are your professional and educational goals as they relate to the graduate program to which you are applying? (700 words maximum). 

References (Post-Master’s Certificates only)

Three letters of recommendation are required for admission consideration to the post-master's certificate programs. Recommendations must be sent directly to NursingCAS. Please review the NursingCAS Program Materials and reference the section labeled “References” for more information. It is recommended that references have a master's level nursing degree or higher.

***References are not required for the Certificate in Health Informatics application.***

Resume

The submission of a well written, formatted appropriately and easy to read one to two page resume with your NursingCAS application. We do not require specific work experience prior to applying for a program.

Video Assessment

Applicants will be required to complete a video assessment via Kira Talent as part of their application. Access to this assessment is available through NursingCAS. 

We recommend taking the first steps on your application at least five-six weeks before the application deadline. All application materials must be received by NursingCAS by the deadline in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants  to the University of Michigan School of Nursing may only apply to one program and one term at a time.

Graduate applicants qualify for an exemption from taking an English proficiency examination if one of the following criteria are met:

• You are a native speaker of English.
• You are an applicant from Puerto Rico.
• You completed all of your undergraduate education and earned an undergraduate degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English only. Undergraduate degree requirements must be completed before the start of classes at U-M.
• You completed all of your graduate education and earned a graduate degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English only. Graduate degree requirements must be completed before the start of classes at U-M.
• You are a current U-M student.

Does not meet English proficiency exemption:

• A one year graduate degree does not meet an English exemption.
• If you completed a Master’s degree that was strictly research and no academic classes, that degree does not meet the exemption. This type of Master’s degree is generally awarded at a non-U.S. institution.

If you have questions about qualifying for an exemption from taking an English proficiency examination, please contact the Office of Admissions and Records at [email protected].

English Proficiency Exemption Documentation

If you think you qualify for an exemption based on receiving a degree from an institution where the language of instruction is English only, you must have your previous institution submit a letter directly to the School of Nursing following these guidelines:

• The letter must state that the language of instruction for all courses taken at the institution was English only.
• The letter must be signed, stamped, dated and sent in a sealed envelope directly from a school official to the School of Nursing.
• Documentation sent directly from students will not be considered for an exemption. *
• Letters may be sent to the following address:

Admissions & Records
400 N. Ingalls St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482

• Exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.

English Language Test Information

Scores must be sent directly to the University of Michigan

• Test scores are valid for two years after the test date.
• Official score reports must be received from the testing agency no later than the program application deadline. 
• Tests accepted are the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for graduate applicants.
• Only the highest total score from one test date will be considered in the admissions process.
• Photocopies and/or faxes of English proficiency scores will not be accepted.

TOEFL (Preferred)

• Total score must be 94 or higher
• We accept TOEFL internet-based-test
• Official scores should be sent directly to the University of Michigan, School Code 1839.
• For  testing information, please view: https://www.ets.org/toefl

IELTS 

• Total score must be 7.0 or higher
• We accept IELTS, IELTS indicator exam
• Official scores should be sent directly to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor or have them mailed to the following address:

Admissions & Records
400 N. Ingalls St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482

• For testing information, please view: https://www.ielts.org/en-us

Admission decisions are sent on a semi-rolling basis by email. We  encourage applicants to submit their application as early as possible.

The School of Nursing remains committed to welcoming prospective applicants and connecting with you! We offer a number of information sessions and live webinars featuring our distinguished faculty members. For more information and to register for an event, see the U-M School of Nursing visitor information page.