UMKC International Student Affairs Office

Students with an F1, J1 or H1 status must complete an International Student Application. U.S. citizens or students with permanent resident status may complete the UMKC application.

In addition to the Policies on Admission of International Students UMKC General Catalog it is the policy of the School of Nursing that all graduates of foreign schools of nursing complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) qualifying examination and the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) with passing scores prior to admission to the School of Nursing. The School retains the right to assess the level of current clinical skills prior to enrollment in clinical course work.

Students who are graduates of foreign nursing schools must complete a Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CFGNS) Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) Report to determine equivalency of course work. The Full Education Course-by-Course Report must be requested with a copy sent to the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Nursing (see following Procedure). For more information and specific testing dates, please visit the CFGNS web site at http://www.cgfns.org/.

School of Nursing International Student Admission Procedure – All Programs

In the year of application to the School of Nursing:

1. Plan to register for the CGFNS qualifying exam before the deadline for registration [applicant inquiries 215.349.8767]. Also obtain and complete the Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) for a full education course-by-course report to be mailed to the UMKC School of Nursing, 2220 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64108.
2. Plan to take the CGFNS examination on the test date prior to the semester in which you plan to enroll.
3. Send applications (for admission to UMKC and admission to the School of Nursing) before the published deadline.
4. Send application for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The Council of the State Boards of Nursing gives this examination.
5. Plan to take the NCLEX exam prior to admission.
6. Admission to the School of Nursing will be considered upon completion of the CFGNS & NCLEX.