Graduate Admissions

1. Complete your application for Admission for Spring 2025
   • • Organizational Leadership Management: Start your BusinessCAS Application Here
     • Sports Management: Start your GradCAS Application Here
   • Complete your application for Admission for Fall 2025 or Spring 2026
     • Organizational Leadership Management: Start your BusinessCAS Application Here
     • Sports Management: Start your GradCAS Application Here
2. Submit required Application Fees
   • • 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 Requirements

Application: All applicants are required to submit a completed application

Nursing applicants:

• Spring 2025 Nursing applicants: Submit your NursingCAS application.
• Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 Nursing applicants: Submit your NursingCAS application.
• Non-nursing: Apply for admission through GradCAS

Application Fees: Applicants must pay the applicable CAS fee:

NursingCAS: $80

GradCAS: $38

Transcripts: Applicants should submit official college/university transcripts

Must show completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university

Transcripts can be sent directly to NursingCAS or GradCAS

Transcripts can also be sent to the admissions office

GPA Requirements: Applicants must meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0

Applicants who do not meet a 3.0 GPA may be required to complete the GRE exam

Recommended GRE Scores: 150 verbal and 149 quantitative.

Resume / Curriculum Viate: Applicants must submit a current up-to-date resume

Include any volunteer or extra-curricular activities

Additional Program Requirements/Exclusions

Infection Prevention & Epidemiology

Course Requirements: Applicants must complete the following courses:

Microbiology | Anatomy & Physiology I & II | Introduction to Statistics

Nurse Educator Concentration

Degree Requirements: Applicant must have a completed BSN degree

Degree must be issued through an accredited nursing university

RN License: Applicant must hold an active, unencumbered RN license

RN license must be issued in the state the applicant resides and works in

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration

Degree Requirements: Applicant must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree

Degree must be completed and issued through an accredited nursing university

RN License: Applicant must hold an active, unencumbered registered nurse license

RN license must be issued in the state the applicant resides and works in

Nurse Educator Concentration Certificate

Degree Requirements: Applicant must have a completed BSN & MSN degree

Degree must be issued through an accredited nursing university

RN License: Applicant must hold an active, unencumbered RN license

RN license must be issued in the state the applicant resides and works in

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration Certificate

Degree Requirements: Applicant must have a completed BSN & MSN degree

Degree must be issued through an accredited nursing university

RN License: Applicant must hold an active, unencumbered RN license

RN license must be issued in the state the applicant resides and works in

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

• Organizational Leadership Management program: $58
• Sports Management program: $38
• Nursing programs: $80
• All other programs: $38

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.