Application Deadlines
We accept applications for programs at various times throughout the year. Some programs admit students for each semester start and others admit students once a year. For all programs, the application window could close early, if seats are filled.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program admits students for fall semester start.
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Direct-entry admission (Priority deadline*) | Nov. 1 |
| Direct-entry admission | Dec. 1 |
| Second-year admission (transfer and transition students) |
Feb. 28 |
The RN-BSN Online program admits students for each semester start.
| Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1 | March 1 | July 1 |
The Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN admits students for summer semester start.
| Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Open | Mar. 1 | Sep. 1 |
| Application Deadline | Aug. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Deadline to Submit All Materials | Sep. 15 | Feb. 15 |
| Decision Notification | Oct. 1 | Mar. 1 |
| Confirmation Deadline | Oct. 15 | Mar. 15 |
| In-person Orientation (part 1) | Oct. 25 | Apr. 1 |
| In-person Orientation (part 2) | Nov. 30 | |
| Virtual Coffee Chat (optional) | Jan. 8 |
The Pre-Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN admits students for each semester start.
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Open | Feb. 1 | June 1 | Sep. 1 |
| Application Deadline | May 1 | Aug. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Deadline to Submit All Materials | June 1 |
Sep. 15 | Feb. 15 |
| Decision Notification | July 1 |
Oct. 1 | Mar. 1 |
| Confirmation Deadline | July 15 |
Oct. 15 | Mar. 15 |
| Virtual Orientation | July 24 |
Nov. 13 | Apr. 15 |
The Master of Science in Nursing program admits students for spring and fall semester start. Online MSN programs also admit for summer semester start.
Part 1 deadlines reflect the date when all NursingCAS application materials, except transcripts and references, must be submitted. Transcripts and references are due a month after the posted part 1 deadline.
| Spring '25 |
Summer '25 |
Fall '25 |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 15 (Submission deadline) Nov. 15 (Verification deadline) |
Mar. 15 (Submission deadline) Apr. 1 (Verification deadline) |
June 1 (Submission deadline) July 1 (Verification deadline) |
| Note: The MSN in Adult-Gero Acute Care NP, Neonatal NP and Systems Leadership programs admit for the fall semester start only. |
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The Post-Master's Certificate program admits students for the spring and fall semester starts. Online Post-Master's Certificate programs also admit students for summer semester start.
Part 1 deadlines reflect the date when all NursingCAS application materials, except transcripts and references, must be submitted. Transcripts and references are due a month after the posted part 1 deadline.
| Spring '25 |
Summer '25 | Fall '25 |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 15 (Submission deadline) Nov. 15 (Verification deadline) |
Mar. 15 (Submission deadline) Apr. 1 (Verification deadline) |
June 1 (Submission deadline) July 1 (Verification deadline) |
| Note: The Post-MSN Certificate programs in Adult-Gero Acute Care NP, Neonatal NP and Pediatric Acute Care admit for the fall semester start only. | ||
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program (except the nurse anesthesia specialty) admits students for fall semester start. The DNP Nurse Anesthesia program admits students for spring semester start.
Part 1 deadlines reflect the date when all NursingCAS application materials, except transcripts and references, must be submitted. Transcripts and references are due a month after the posted part 1 deadline.
| Spring '25 | Summer '25 | Fall '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSN to DNP |
N/A | N/A | June 1 (Submission deadline) July 1 (Verification deadline) |
| Post-Master's DNP | Oct. 15 (Submission deadline) Nov. 15 (Verification deadline) |
N/A | June 1 (Submission deadline) July 1 (Verification deadline) |
| Nurse Anesthesia | Nov. 1 (Priority) Dec. 1 (Final) |
N/A | N/A |
The PhD in Nursing program admits students for fall semester start.
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Priority Application Deadline | Dec. 15 |
| NursingCAS Fee Due |
April 15 (if seats remain) |
| Transcripts, References & Test Scores Due |
May 15 |
Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate programs admit students for two semester starts.
| Spring |
Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 15 (Submission deadline) Nov. 15 (Verification deadline) |
Mar. 15 (Submission deadline) Apri 1 (Verification deadline) |
June 1 (Submission deadline) July 1 (Verification deadline) |