Graduate Admissions

1. Complete your application for Admission
   • Summer 2024 Applicants: Refer to program information below:
     • Organizational Leadership Management: Start your BusinessCAS Application Here
     • Sports Management: Start your GradCAS Application Here
2. Submit required Application Fees
   • Summer 2024 –
     • Organizational Leadership Management: $58 application fee, required by BusinessCAS
     • Sports Management: $38 application fee, required by GradCAS
3. Official transcript that shows completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. For BusinessCAS and GradCAS Applicants, transcripts should be submitted directly to the CAS. For all other applicants, transcripts can be sent directly to: University of Providence | Admissions | 1301 20th Street South |Great Falls, MT 59405.
4. Graduate Personal Statement
5. Current resume highlighting work, volunteer, or extra curricular experience.
6. If an undergraduate GPA falls below 3.0, at the discretion of the program coordinator, the student may be required to complete the GRE exam. Recommended GRE scores are 150 verbal and 149 quantitative.

General Application Requirements for All Health Professions Masters Programs

1. Complete your application for Admission
   • Spring 2024 Applicants: Refer to program information below:
     • Nursing (MSN and AGNP):
       • Spring 2024: Submit your nursing application through NursingCAS.
       • Fall 2024 – Spring 2025: Submit your nursing application through NursingCAS.
     • Any of the below programs, start your GradCAS Application Here
       • MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling
       • Community Health Investment Certificate
       • Health Justice Certificate
       • MS Infection Prevention and Epidemiology
       • Healthcare Administration (MHA)
2. Submit required Application fees
   • Summer 2024 –
     • Nursing Programs: $80 application fee, required by NursingCAS
     • All other programs – $38 application fee required by GradCAS
3. Official transcript that shows completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. For BusinessCAS and GradCAS Applicants, transcripts should be submitted directly to the CAS. For all other applicants, transcripts can be sent directly to: University of Providence | Admissions | 1301 20th Street South |Great Falls, MT 59405.
4. Graduate Personal Statement
5. Current resume highlighting work, volunteer, or extra curricular experience.
6. If an undergraduate GPA falls below 3.0, at the discretion of the program coordinator, the student may be required to complete the GRE exam. Recommended GRE scores are 150 verbal and 149 quantitative.

Program Specific Requirements – Health Professions Masters Programs

Healthcare Administration Program
A placement essay is required.  The criteria will be emailed directly to you as soon as your admission application is submitted.

Infection Prevention & Epidemiology Program
Proof of completion of the pre-requisite courses: Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology I & II & Introduction to Statistics

Nursing Educator Program
1. Copy of your active nursing license.

2.   Graduate Personal Statement addressing the following: Please compose a short essay addressing your plan for success as you transition to a master’s level nursing curriculum,  include reason for pursuing graduate education. Also, include your plans for understanding of and suitability for distance learning and time management.

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program

1.   Copy of your active nursing license

2.  Graduate Personal Statement addressing the following: Please compose a short essay addressing your plan for success as you transition to a master’s level nursing curriculum, include reason for pursuing graduate education. Also, include your plans for understanding of and suitability for distance learning and time management.

4.  Do you have a preceptor you are considering? Yes/No? If yes, please plan to provide the name of the person and facility information.

The application fee amount varies depending on the program. Application fees are as follows:

• Organizational Leadership Management program: $48
• Sports Management program: $24
• Nursing programs: $80
• All other programs: $24

Your personal statement gives you the opportunity to tell your story. What makes your experience unique — either in your education or in your professional career — and what sets you apart from other applicants? Tell us about what has shaped you and why you’re interested in the program you’re applying for.

While a personal statement is indeed personal, it should still comprehensively and formally convey your achievements, goals and history in a way that best represents you as a student and professional. This includes ensuring that your statement is free of any grammatical errors and accurately recounts your education and/or career path, goals and achievements.

The personal statement is part of University of Providence’s first impression of you, so be sure to set yourself up for success by clearly and concisely articulating your unique selling points, personal experiences and professional goals throughout your statement. 

Other quick tips include:

• Your opening paragraph should be attention grabbing — focus on finding a theme, hook or storyline that captures the energy of your overall statement and can anchor your opening paragraph to a common thread. Having a strong opening can keep admissions teams engaged and interested in what you have to say.
• While you should keep your statement relatively brief and concise, that doesn’t mean you should make generalizations about your educational or professional experiences. Being specific about your skills, experiences and familiarity with the tools of your industry demonstrates that you’re an expert in your field and tells admissions teams that you’re well equipped for graduate study.
• Keep it professional and relevant. The work you did in high school is likely not relevant to your future education in graduate school and is best left out of your personal statement. Focus on more recent experiences in your undergraduate career or in your profession. In addition, avoid cliches (remember, you want to stand out from other applicants) and refrain from controversial or divisive subjects that lack relevance to your studies and may be offensive to those reading your personal statement.

Scholastic references often come from previous professors or educators who have worked closely with you and can speak to your strengths as a student. Professional references typically come from managers or supervisors who are familiar with your professional work and have insight into your performance and professional competencies. If you have additional questions about who to contact for a letter of reference, please contact the Office of Admissions for support.

Should you have any questions about your application or need further assistance, you can contact the Office of Admissions for support.