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Applications become available in January
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Graduate Entry Program (GEP)
applicants with a baccalaureate degree in another field

Program Description

The Graduate Entry Program is a direct entry into the UIC College of Nursing Master's of Science in Nursing. The program is designed for individuals with a baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing, who wish to become a registered nurse and an advanced practice nurse in one of the offered specialties. The program begins every January at the Chicago campus with a highly intensive, 15-month full-time program (pre-licensure portion) which prepares students to take the National Council Licensing Examination - Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). After successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam, students are licensed and are able to practice as an RN. The following term, students begin their Advanced Practice Specialty Curriculum. Specialties are selected during the application process. Review our specialty areas.

 

Location and Curriculum

The Pre-licensure curriculum is only available in Chicago and is a fulltime in-person program. We recommend that students do not work during this first 15 months. The Specialty curriculum is available at all regional sites (Chicago, Peoria, Rockford, Quad-Cities, and Urbana) and can be completed fulltime or part-time. The specialty curriculum is delivered in a blended format. Students participate in online, in-person, and blended courses. Students may work as an RN during the specialty curriculum.

Pre-licensure Curriculum				Specialty Curriculum
15 Months (Full-time)				2 to 4 years (Full-time or Part-time)
Spring 17 credits	Summer 13 credits	Fall 15 credits	Spring 12 credits Students take NCLEX after Spring Semester	FULLTIME: 2 Years
				PARTTIME Option A: 3 Years
				PARTTIME Option B: 4 Years

 

Application Timeline

Enrollment: SPRING ONLY (classes begin in January)
Application deadline: March 1st
Interviews: April
Notification of decision: May

 

GEP: Next Steps

• Admission Criteria
• Degree Requirements
• How to Apply
• Applications become available in January
  
  • Domestic Applicants          :    APPLY
  • International Applicants    :    APPLY