Post-master’s certificate

General Information

The School of Nursing is currently admitting to two concentrations:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The Post Master’s Certificate Program has a two-part application process:

1. The NursingCAS Application ($70 fee)
2. VCU Supplemental Information Application ($70 fee)

Both applications open September 1 and close April 10 and must be submitted by the deadline for admissions consideration, No exceptions!

Application Checklist 

• No GRE Required!
• Create and complete the NursingCAS Application
• Complete the VCU Supplemental Information Application (instructions located in NursingCAS)
• Submit a full non-refundable payment for the NursingCAS and VCU Supplemental Information Application
• Regularly monitor your email to follow up on issues such as transcripts and reference delays
• You may be required to submit a transcript and syllabi for a gap analysis to determine your individualized plan of study.

 Required Documents (instructions located in NursingCAS)

• All documents must be submitted to NursingCAS
  • Official Transcripts (must include all colleges or universities previously attended)
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement Essays
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • RN License
  • TOEFL/IELTS Test Score (if applicable)