Digital Education
Attend a top-ranked school of nursing at one of the nation’s leading public universities, from your home.
For nurses trying to balance demanding schedules at work and at home, pursuing a graduate education may not seem possible. By offering three Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs online, the University of Michigan School of Nursing has made earning a world-class nursing degree more accessible. In addition to our traditional or hybrid programs, students now have the opportunity to complete their MSN in the Primary Care Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, and Leadership, Analytics and Innovation specialties online. These innovative digital education programs provide the high quality, global connections and community support students expect from the nation's top public university. And because courses take place in an asynchronous format with no real-time requirements, students can set their own schedule and learn at their convenience.
Online education at the University of Michigan School of Nursing
Student experience
Discover what our school, campus and community have to offer.
–David Jerkins, MSN Student“I enjoy the flexibility of having online classes because it allows me to access the course content when it's most convenient for me.”
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Online learning experience
A hands-on, first rate flexible learning experience.
Who designs your digital education programs and courses?
How are U-M School of Nursing faculty trained to teach online?
How are online courses at the U-M School of Nursing designed?
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On-campus intensives
Leadership, Analytics, and Innovation (LAI) MSN:
For our Leadership, Analytics, and Innovation MSN degree, students have the opportunity to come to campus annually in the Spring for an intensive four day extra-curricular experience with other members of the program along with faculty from across the campus and health system who lead in health care and innovation. The four day intensive is required only once during the entire LAI program for your degree.
Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) MSN:
Students in our Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner programs come to campus each semester for a period of up to 3 days that involve competency assessments, skill building and simulation experiences to support your success as an advanced practice registered nurse.
Why are on-campus intensives an important part of our online NP programs?
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Tentative dates for upcoming on-campus experiences for online Family Nurse Practitioner and online Adult-Gerontology Primary Care students:
Fall 2020 FNP and AGNP admits:
3-year Program Plan
| Year | Fall Term | Winter Term | Spring/Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6/24/21 | ||
| 2 | 12/2/21-12/4/21 | 4/7/22-4/9/22 | 6/17/22-6/18/22 |
| 3 | 11/10/22-11/11/22 | 2/16/23-2/17/23 |
3-year Program Plan
| Year | Fall Term | Winter Term | Spring/Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6/16/22 | ||
| 2 | 12/1/22-12/3/22 | 4/6/23-4/7/23 | 6/16/23-6/17/23 |
| 3 | 11/9/23-11/10/23 | 2/15/24-2/16/24 |
Fall 2022 FNP and AGNP admits:
2-year Program Plan
| Year | Fall Term | Winter Term | Spring/Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12/1/22-12/3/22 | 4/6/23-4/7/23 | FNP 6/15/23-6/17/23 AGNP 6/15/23-6/16/23 |
| 2 | 11/9/23- 11/10/23 | 2/15/24-2/16/24 |
3-year Program Plan
| Year | Fall Term | Winter Term | Spring/Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FNP 6/15/23 AGNP - none | ||
| 2 | 11/30/23-12/2/23 | 4/4/24-4/5/24 | FNP 6/14/24-6/15/24 AGNP 6/13/24-6/14/24 |
| 3 | 11/7/24-11/8/24 | 2/19/25-2/20/25 |
Fall 2023 FNP and AGNP admits:
2-year Program Plan
| Year | Fall Term | Winter Term | Spring/Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11/30/23-12/2/23 | 4/4/24-4/5/24 | FNP 6/13/24-6/15/24 AGNP 6/13/24-6/14/24 |
| 2 | 11/7/24- 11/8/24 | 2/20/25-2/21/25 |
3-year Program Plan
| Year | Fall Term | Winter Term | Spring/Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FNP 6/13/24 AGNP - none | ||
| 2 | 12/5/24-12/7/24 | 4/3/25-4/4/25 | FNP 6/13/25-6/14/25 AGNP 6/12/25-6/13/25 |
| 3 | 11/6/25-11/7/25 | 2/19/26-2/20/26 |
Fall 2023 PNP Admits:
2-year Program Plan
| Year | Fall Term | Winter Term | Spring/Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11/30/23-12/2/23 | 6/13/24 and 6/14/24 | |
| 2 | 11/7/24-11/8/24 | 2/20/25-2/21/25 |
3-year Program Plan
| Year | Fall Term | Winter Term | Spring/Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | 12/5/24-12/7/24 | 6/13/25 and 6/14/25 | |
| 3 | 11/6/25-11/7/25 | 2/19/26-2/20/26 |
On-campus intensive dates for LAI students
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/17-5/20 | 5/16/-5/19 | 5/14-5/17 | 5/13-5/16 |
Program Plans
Online Graduate Programs Licensure Disclosure
As of August 1, 2022, The U-M School of Nursing has determined that its online curriculum meets state regulations and educational requirements for licensure and/or certification in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia and Wisconsin.
The U-M School of Nursing has determined that it cannot yet offer its online MSN programs* to students located in the following states, due to state regulations on distance education and/or state educational requirements for licensure/certification that the U-M School of Nursing does not yet meet: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
*Leadership, Analytics, and Innovation Exceptions: U-M School of Nursing can accept applications to the Leadership, Analytics, and Innovation Program from students located in the following states: Maryland, New York, and Oregon.
At this time, the U-M School of Nursing has not yet determined if it meets state distance education requirements and/or state educational requirements for licensure or certification in any state or territory not listed above. We are currently researching requirements and working with various state boards of nursing to ensure that our Advanced Practice Nursing Programs meet state regulations and/or educational requirements for licensure or certification in any state where we are not currently fully authorized.
The School of Nursing is currently only offering an MSN pathway for our online programs. Those interested in a DNP have the opportunity to pursue a Post-Master's DNP upon successful completion of their MSN.U-M School of Nursing is not currently accepting international applicants to its online programs due to regulatory, licensure, and placement constraints.
If you have any questions regarding U-M School of Nursing Advanced Practice Nursing Programs and licensure or certification in your state, please contact the Office of Practice and Professional Graduate Programs at UMSN-GradDigitalProgramPlacements@med.umich.edu. For additional information concerning distance education disclosures please visit the Office of Academic Innovation.
Distance Education Students in Texas: The University of Michigan School of Nursing is not regulated by Texas Education Code Chapter 132. The University of Michigan School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is a member of NC-SARA. Questions and/or complaints should be directed to the agency contact for the Michigan NC-SARA portal. For more information, refer to the University of Michigan complaints resolution process for distance education students.
