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 | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 15 (Priority) Sept. 15 (Final) |
Feb. 1 (Priority) March 1 (Final) |
N/A |
The Pre-Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN admits students for each semester start.
| Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 1 (Priority) Oct. 15 (Final) |
Feb. 1 (Priority) March 1 (Final) |
May 3 |
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 | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| For Adult-Gero Primary Care & Family Nurse Practitioner: - NursingCAS Fee: Nov. 7 - Transcripts & References: Nov. 22 |
Feb. 1 (Priority) March 1 (Final for Part 1) |
April 1 (Priority) June 1 (Final for Part 1) |
*Spring 2022 applications must reach verified status by Dec. 3, 2021. Applications verified after this date could be deferred to Summer 2022. Note: The MSN in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program admits 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 | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| For Adult-Gero Acute Care, Adult-Gero Primary Care & Family Nurse Practitioner: - NursingCAS Fee: Nov. 7 - Transcripts & References: Nov. 22 |
Feb. 1 (Priority) March 1 (Final for Part 1) |
April 1 (Priority) June 1 (Final for Part 1) |
| *Spring 2022 applications must reach verified status by Dec. 3, 2021. Applications verified after this date could be deferred to Summer 2022. | ||
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 | Summer | Fall | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSN to DNP |
N/A | N/A | Priority: Jan. 15 NursingCAS Fee: April 15 Transcripts & References: May 15 |
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| Post-Master's DNP | NursingCAS Fee: Nov. 7 Transcripts & References: Nov. 22* |
N/A | Priority: Jan. 15 NursingCAS Fee: April 15 Transcripts & References: May 15 |
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| Nurse Anesthesia (for Spring 2023) | Priority: Nov. 1 Final: Dec. 6 |
N/A | N/A | |||
| *Spring 2022 applications for Post-Master's DNP must reach verified status by Dec. 3, 2021. Applications verified after this date could be deferred to Fall 2022. | ||||||
The PhD in Nursing program admits students for fall semester start.
| Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1 | March 1 | July 1 |
Graduate Certificate programs admits students for two or three semester starts.
| Spring |
Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| NursingCAS Fee: Nov. 7 Transcripts & References: Nov. 22* |
Jan. 10 (Priority) March 3 (Final) |
June 15 |
| *Spring 2022 applications must reach verified status by Dec. 3, 2021. Applications verified after this date could be deferred to Summer 2022. |
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| Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 15 | N/A | Aug. 15 |