Chaminade University
Thank you for your interest in our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Post-Doctoral Certificate Programs.Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) The degree seeking DNP program is a doctoral program intended for students who have earned at least a bachelor's or master’s degree in nursing at the time their application is submitted. The DNP degree program starts twice a year in the Spring and Fall, and is offered in a cohort format. DNP Priority Application Deadline for Fall is July 15. DNP Priority Application Deadline for Spring is December 1.(The DNP Application Deadline for Spring 2025 has been extended to Dec. 19, 2024)Post-Doctoral Certificate Program The Post-Doctoral Certificate Program is designed for the APRN who has a doctorate in nursing and wishes to broaden their scope of practice. The certificate program starts once a year in the Fall.The Post-Doctoral Certificate Program Priority Application Deadline for Fall is July 15. The form below will open your initial application for admission to the cohort. This initial application will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. After submitting the initial application form, you will need to submit your $50 application fee to start the application process. Applicants will then receive information regarding the submission of all required supporting documentation.