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Doctor of Nursing Practice

On-Campus Requirements

Students in the DNP Program are required to complete three on-campus components. Students are responsible for all travel-related expenses.

1. New Student Orientation

Students are required to attend an orientation session prior to beginning their program. This approximately two-and-a-half to three day session is held in the summer prior to the first semester of study. It is designed to provide vital information to help students succeed in their program. Additionally, students are afforded the opportunity to meet their cohort group, faculty and staff.

2. Project Proposal

At the end of their didactic work, students are required to present a clinical research project proposal to their doctoral committee. This review occurs in the summer after completion of NURS 498. Students will come to campus for approximately two to three days.

3. Project Presentation

After completing their clinical research project, students must present their work to their committee and peers. This two to three day experience will occur just prior to graduation. Doctoral graduates receive special recognition at graduation. Graduation is held in mid- to late May.