July 1 for the fall semester (the DNP program only admits student for fall admission) November 15 for the spring semester April 15 for the summer semester

5. Kentucky State University uses GradCAS for applications to all graduate programs other than the DNP program; the DNP program uses NursingCAS as their application portal. Submit all the required documents through the proper CAS platform for admission to the degree of choice. The application material includes, but is not limited to:
6. a.Personal Essay/Statement of Goals/Career Objectives, the statement should be a minimum of 800 words.
7. b.Resume
8. c.Official transcripts of all college course work (international students see j.2)
9. d.Three recommendations
10. e.Application Fee (for domestic students: $30 for master's program and $50 for DNP program, non-refundable, international students see j.2)

NOTE:

Applications will not be reviewed for admission until all required documents are received in GradCAS or NursingCAS, and the application is submitted as completed, including payment of the application fee. All applicants are encouraged to have official transcripts ordered through the respective universities and submitted to GradCAS or NursingCAS, Official Documents sent directly to Kentucky State University will be uploaded into the proper CAS. This may increase the time for your application to be considered complete, we encourage you to have documents submitted directly to GradCAS or NursingCAS.

f. Transcript

Each applicant must provide official copies of transcripts of all previous college/university credits showing all grades received and any degrees or certificates that have been awarded. It is the responsibility of each applicant to request the Registrar(s) of the issuing institution(s) to send the official transcript(s) directly to GradCAS or NursingCAS. Kentucky State University graduates are not required to provide an official Kentucky State University Transcript as it can be reviewed in the University system by providing the appropriate information and notifying the office of Graduate Studies that they graduate from Kentucky State University.

The student who has not completed his/her undergraduate degree at the time of application for admission to a graduate program must submit the current official transcript at the time of application as well as an official transcript upon completion of the undergraduate degree. Kentucky State University student or graduate can find additional information about transcript request at