How to Apply to a DU Nursing Program
Davenport University offers a variety of nursing programs. Entry into each program is competitive and each one has specific admissions criteria. Your admissions representative is available to assist you in completing the application for our Nursing Program. Connect with Davenport University Admissions representative or email info@davenport.edu.
*Note: Great Lakes Bay (GLB) Practical Nursing applicants please contact a Davenport University Admissions Representative at info@davenport.edu before completing the nursing application.
Step I -
Review the admissions criteria listed for your designated program.
If you are new to DU, please apply for admission to the University first. Current DU students may proceed to Step ll.
Please note that for consideration into our nursing program, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
Official Transcripts must be sent from your school(s) directly to the Davenport University Registrar at electronictranscripts@davenport.edu or by mail.
Davenport University Registrar
Step II -
Complete Nursing application specific for your designated program.
The following applications are available through NursingCAS:
- BSN Pre-Licensure, High School Direct Admit Program (Grand Rapids- Lettinga campus only-Closed for Fall 2021 admissions,) Great Lakes Bay - Midland, Lansing and Warren)
- BSN Pre-Licensure, BSN (Grand Rapids- Lettinga campus only-Closed for Fall 2021 admissions) , Great Lakes Bay - Midland, Lansing and Warren)
- PN Program, High School Direct Admit Program (Warren)
- PN Program, PN (Warren)
- MSN: Generalist/Family Nurse Practitioner Program (On-line)
Items needed for NursingCAS:
- Contact information for two professional references (forms will be emailed)
- Professional statements
- Davenport student ID number
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* All required forms are included in NursingCAS.
BSN Completion and Concurrent program applicants apply using the paper application below.
NursingCAS is not used for the BSN Completion and Concurrent programs. Please print the paper application below and follow the instructions listed on page 1 of the application. All paper applications must be mailed to the registrar's office for processing.
BSN Concurrent Program - ADN enrolled- Paper Application
* All required forms are included in the paper application packet above.
Step III -
REGISTER FOR AND COMPLETE ATI TEAS EXAMINATION.
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BSN Completion BSN Concurrent |
Rolling admissions. (Accepted throughout the year.) Rolling admissions. (Accepted throughout the year.) |
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BSN Pre-Licensure
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Early Admission: November 12, 2021 Regular Admission: February 11, 2022 Next Admission March 18, 2022 Next Admission May 20, 2022 Next Admission July 1, 2022 |
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BSN Pre-Licensure (PL) High School Direct Admit-Grand Rapids Lettinga Fall 2022 Program Start |
One deadline: November 12, 2021 |
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BSN Pre-Licensure (PL) High School Direct Admit-Great Lakes Bay, Lansing, Warren Fall 2022 Program Start |
One deadline: November 12, 2021 |
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BSN Pre-Licensure (PL) Winter 2022 Program Start Grand Rapids Only |
November 3, 2021 |
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BSN Pre-Licensure (PL) Winter 2023 Program Start Grand Rapids Only (Application opens April 1, 2022) |
Early Admission: June 3, 2022 Regular Admission: August 5, 2022 |
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Practical Nursing Program Fall 2022 Program Start |
Early Admission: November 12, 2021 Regular Admission: February 11, 2022 Next Admission March 18, 2022 Next Admission May 20, 2022 Next Admission July 1, 2022 |
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Master’s of Nursing Program Fall 2022 Program Start
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Rolling Admissions. Applicants are reviewed monthly on a first-come-first served basis |
Additional program NOTES:
- Only complete applications will be reviewed by the Nursing Admissions Committee. Decisions made by the Committee are final.
- Students will be asked to complete a criminal background check, after acceptance in the program. This will take place in your first semester. The policies, procedures and form related to the criminal background check are displayed in the COHP Appendix A-4.
