Graduation

All graduating students must complete the Application for Diploma, have it signed by your advisor, and submit it to the Office of Student Information by the published deadline.  Failure to complete the application may delay your degree checkout and graduation.

Note: The Release of Information form (included in the application) is also Mandatory, as it is necessary to allow future release of your records for employee certification of your education.

Application for Diploma

Professional Certification

BSN Students

1) Register for the NCLEX. The bulletin is available online at Pearson Vue.

2) Obtain the application for RN Licensure by Exam for the state you will be working in from that state's website.

3) If your state requires a form to be completed by the School of Nursing, submit this form to the Office of Student Information between April 20 and May 1.  All forms turned in by May 1 will be ready for pick up on May 19, the day after graduation.

4) If your state requires notarization of the licensure form, please see the School of Nursing notary during walk in hours (11-noon on Mondays) or make an appointment by emailing osi@nursing.upenn.edu.