Second Career in Nursing Program (SCNP)

FALL 2009 APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Fall 2009 SCNP Application Deadline: February 1, 2009
University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Office of Student, Academic, & Multicultural Services 400 North Ingalls, Suite 1160, Ann Arbor, MI
48109-0482 Phone: 734.763.5985 Fax: 734.647.1419
Disclaimer: Program details & application information subject to change

STEP ONE: GATHERING DOCUMENTS

Request for OFFICIAL transcripts from ALL higher education institutions you
have attended be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (OUA)
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
1220 Student Activities Building
515 East Jefferson Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316
You may send official transcripts to OUA prior to beginning or submitting an
online application. Prospective students who were interested in submitting
transcripts before the Fall 2009 application was available were advised to set
up a “Prospective Student File”. Because the Fall 2009 application is now
available online, requesting a Prospective Student File is no longer necessary.
• OUA considers official transcripts that are sent directly from the
educational institution you have attended or an official transcript in an
unopened, sealed/stamped envelope that was "issued to student."
Unofficial transcripts and opened envelopes are not accepted.
• If possible, include "Second Career Nursing" and your UM ID (if known)
on all transcripts sent to OUA
• OUA MUST receive all application materials by the deadline to
receive equal consideration.

Create or update your resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

Determine what SCNP prerequisite coursework you have satisfied

If you have questions about how your previous coursework will transfer to
satisfy the School of Nursing SCNP prerequisites, please visit the School of
Nursing Course Equivalents website
• Is your institution or a specific course not listed on a Transfer Guide?
Complete and submit a Course Description Review request form to the
School of Nursing. The deadline to submit a Course Description Review request
form and syllabi for the Fall 2009 application cycle is October 1, 2008.
• Did you complete your bachelor’s degree or any prerequisite courses
outside of the US? Have a ‘course-by-course’ professional evaluation of
your transcript performed (ex: www.wes.org or www.ece.org) and sent
to the University of Michigan’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Then, complete and submit a Course Description Review request form, a
copy of the ‘course-by-course’ professional evaluation, and the course
 syllabus for each course you believe may satisfy a SCNP prerequisite to
the School of Nursing.
Prepare a draft of the Nursing Supplemental Form
You may reference the 2008 version of the Nursing Supplemental Form as an
example. For the Fall 2009 application cycle, the Nursing Supplemental Form
must be completed entirely online.
• REMEMBER: All prerequisites must be successfully completed before the
start of the program. If you have outstanding prerequisite(s), it is essential
to include the Term, Course Name/Number, and School where you plan
to fulfill the prerequisite(s)

• The School of Nursing Course Equivalents website may be helpful in

creating and documenting a plan to complete any outstanding prerequisites.
An incomplete Nursing Supplemental Form jeopardizes admission consideration.

International applicants must complete additional application

requirements
1. TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB satisfactory score
2. Official documentation of secondary school attendance
3. Professional evaluation of secondary school documents (i.e. WES,
ECE)

The following OUA websites provide more information for international applicants
regarding admission requirements and completing an application. It is strongly
encouraged that international applicants arrange for the delivery of transcripts
and professional evaluation well in advance to ensure materials are received by
the application deadline.
STEP TWO: COMPLETING AN APPLICATION
The Second Career in Nursing Program (SCNP) application must be complete
and submitted ONLINE. A handwritten or PDF version of the application will not
be accepted. Please follow these steps to successfully complete an online
application.
Review the OUA website Tips on Applying Online and the School of
Nursing FAQs
Visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website to begin an
application
REMEMBER: You may revisit, review, and edit your application as often as you
would like, but you may only submit it one time. Once you have submitted
your online application, you can not make changes.
All SCNP applicants should complete an application by selecting “New
Transfer,” “Cross Campus Transfer,” or “International Applicants.” PLEASE
NOTE: “Second Degree” is an option for the College of Literature, Science,
and Arts (LS&A); however, this is not the correct application option for the
School of Nursing SCNP.
 • Prospective New Transfers (including Flint and Dearborn): Select this choice
if you have attended and/or graduated from UM Dearborn, UM Flint, or any
other institution of higher education
• Cross Campus Transfer: Select this choice if you have attended and/or
graduated from UM Ann Arbor
• Apply to the School of Nursing, Second Career Program for Fall 2008
(September)
• Answer the remaining Preliminary Questions appropriately

Read all application instructions included in Step 1

Complete all required questions on the Application Form

If you have any question about whether or not the information is required, the
School of Nursing recommends that you error on the side of caution and
include the information in your online application. This will eliminate the risk of
the application being considered ‘incomplete’ and jeopardizing admission
consideration.
Please note that the following portions of the application are NOT required for
the SCNP application:

• High School Transcripts

• Letters of recommendation or references
• Professional school entrance exam (ex. GRE)
• ACT/SAT scores
Complete the required Fall 2009 application essay questions
Three essays are required for the Fall 2009 application; two are general
questions and one is Nursing specific. All three essays can be uploaded or
typed into the online application.
Complete the Nursing Supplemental Form
The Nursing Supplemental Form is located on Page 7 of the online
application. Please complete all required sections. If you plan to complete a
credit by examination (CBE) to fulfill a prerequisite, please list “CBE” in the
“Course Name/Number” section of the Nursing Supplemental Form.
• REMEMBER: Credit by examination options are only available for
admitted and waitlisted applicants.

Attach a resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

On page 11 of the online application, you are able to upload or manually
enter your resume or CV.
Review the OUA website Tips on Applying Online and the School of
Nursing FAQs
Complete the Application Inspector
You must complete all required questions prior to submitting your online
application. If you have questions or need technical assistance, please
contact OUA at (734) 764-7433.
Pay the application fee
 All applicants—with the exception of current UM students and UM alumni—
are required to pay a $40 application fee with a credit card prior to
submitting the online application.
Submit your application!
Remember to submit the application after you complete all required fields,
run the application inspector, and pay the application fee. You will receive
an e-mail verifying that OUA has received your application. You will be
notified via mail (e-mail or letter) if any application requirements are
outstanding. Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.

Ensure that all requests for official transcripts have been processed and
sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
• All transcripts and supplemental application materials must be received
by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the application deadline
to receive equal consideration.
• Do NOT send transcripts or supplemental application materials (essays,
Nursing Supplemental Form, resume) to the School of Nursing. Submitting
application materials to the School of Nursing will delay the processing
of your application and may result in an “incomplete” file.

STEP THREE: AWAITING AN ADMISSION DECISION

Monitor the status of your application online
Please allow at least 10 business days after you receive the confirmation e-
mail from OUA before inquiring about the status of your application online. To
check the status of your application online:
• Visit the OUA "Ask Us" website and type “status check” into the keyword
search box.
• Select “Status Check On Line” and follow the instructions provided to check
the status of your application.

Check the School of Nursing Fall 2009 Admission Update website for up-
to-date information
• PLEASE NOTE: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions ONLY communicates
admission decisions in writing. The School of Nursing will NOT disclose an
admission decision over the telephone.
• Admission decision letters will be sent out on a rolling basis.

School of Nursing Suggestions

Submit transcripts early
You may submit transcripts to OUA before you submit an online application.
Complete your application before the deadline
Submitting the application as early as possible will allow time for OUA to notify you in the
event that any application materials are outstanding; this will allow time to submit
outstanding materials by the application deadline.
Attend an Information Session!
The School of Nursing will host SCNP-specific Information Sessions throughout the Summer
to provide more information and guidance with the application process. Session dates
and times are posted on the School of Nursing Information Sessions website.
Still have questions?
If you have questions regarding prerequisite coursework or the Second Career program,
please contact the School of Nursing at 734-763-5985 or e-mail: umnursing@umich.edu.
All other application questions should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions. Please visit the "Ask Us" portion of the OUA website or call 734-764-7433.