Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) DNP Program - Admissions

The University at Buffalo School of Nursing's Nurse Anesthetist DNP Program prepares registered nurses with critical care experience to assume clinical, educational, research and leadership positions within the nurse anesthesia specialty.

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Important Information

CRNA Program Admissions Presentation

All applicants should view our CRNA program admissions presentation prior to application. (Note: Admission criteria is subject to change.)

About Our Admissions Process

  • The School of Nursing reserves the right to change admission and program criteria to meet prevailing accreditation and registration requirements.
  • Students who have been dismissed from other nursing programs are not eligible for admission. 
  • An interview is required for all graduate programs as part of the review process. Qualified applicants will be notified of interview via email.

Application Process

Admissions Timeline
Application Opens Application Deadline Interviews Admissions Decisions
July 15 September 5 October -
mid-November
Mid-November

Admissions Information

Admissions Criteria

  • The equivalent of a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Active U.S. RN license.
  • Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and nursing GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • One year of full-time RN experience.
  • At least one year of U.S.-based ICU experience due at time of application.

Application Materials

  • Online application.
  • Application fee: $75
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
  • Resume/curriculum vitae highlighting RN experience and ICU experience, including contact information of most recent nurse manager.
  • Personal statement.
  • Three references from a graduate-prepared professional or a health care professional you have worked with within the last five years.
  • Proof of all additional certifications achieved (e.g., CCRN, BLS, ACLS, PALS).

Transcript Information

All application materials are submitted online through the application portal, except for official transcripts. Please do not upload any screenshots of transcripts.

Select the correct institution

Ensure that your transcripts are sent to SUNY University at Buffalo, not to SUNY Buffalo State University.

Please have official transcripts mailed to:

UB School of Nursing
Beck Hall-Graduate Admissions
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214

Electronic transcripts can be:

  • Emailed to nursing@buffalo.edu.
  • Uploaded via Parchment using the "University at Buffalo" option. 
  • Uploaded via National Student Clearinghouse using code: 002837. 

International Applicants

Application Deadlines

Application Dates by Program
Program Term Open Close
PMH Advanced Certificate
Spring 2025 07/15/2024
10/15/2024
Post-MS DNP (all)
Spring 2025
09/2/2024
01/02/2025
Post-BS DNP CRNA
Summer 2025
07/15/2024
09/05/2024
Post-BS DNP (AGNP, FNP, PMHNP)
Summer 2025
12/16/2024
04/01/2025
PhD (Traditional and Early Assurance)
Fall 2025
12/16/2024
04/01/2025
DNP Early Assurance
Fall 2025
12/16/2024
04/16/2025
Post-BS DNP (AGNP, FNP, PMHNP)
Fall 2025
12/16/2024
6/16/2025
Post-MS DNP (all)
Fall 2025
01/16/2025
6/16/2025

All documents must be received by the deadline.  

CRNA Interview Dates

Below are the interview dates for this application cycle. Once all applications are reviewed, we will invite 60 applicants to campus for an interview. All interviews will be in person, and students will sign up on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be invited to an interview via email. 

  • October 11
  • October 18
  • October 25
  • November 1
  • November 7
  • November 14

Learn more about our DNP Program Specialties