Nursing - State Authorization

Enrollment in certain UIndy nursing programs requires that you reside in a particular state(s). Please review the important information below to assess your eligibility to apply for the various programs. Please note that you must have a physical address to be eligible to apply. PO Boxes will not be accepted.

ABSN Online Track (Distance) Students

Students residing in Indiana may apply to the University of Indianapolis ABSN Online Track (Distance).

MSN and BSN-DNP Clinical Students (FNP and AGPCNP) Students

Students residing in these states may apply to the University of Indianapolis online graduate clinical nursing programs:

Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Kentucky
Ohio

MSN Nurse Educator, Health Systems Leadership and Post-Master's DNP (non-clinical) Students

Students residing in these states may apply to the University of Indianapolis online non-clinical graduate nursing programs:

Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wyoming

Enrollment into a program does not guarantee licensure. Each state has its own rules and regulations related to professional licensure requirements, which can be changed at any time based on state discretion. The student is responsible for staying up-to-date on state licensure requirements. Please view state licensure requirements.

The University of Indianapolis has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). In accordance with federal law, the University of Indianapolis is authorized to operate in Indiana by the State of Indiana (see Indiana Code 21-7-13-6).

The University of Indianapolis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. All nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.*

* The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing, doctorate in nursing, and post-master’s certificate programs at the University of Indianapolis are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001-2399, 202-887-6791.