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 | |
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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 |
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Nov. 1 | March 1 | July 1 |
The Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN admits students for summer semester start.
Spring | Summer | Fall |
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Aug. 15 (Priority) Sept. 15 (Final) |
March 1 |
N/A |
The Pre-Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN admits students for each semester start.
Spring | Summer | Fall |
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Sept. 1 (Priority) Oct. 15 (Final) |
March 1 |
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 |
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Sept. 1 (Priority) Oct. 15 (Final for Part 1) |
Feb. 1 (Priority) March 1 (Final for Part 1) |
April 1 (Priority) May 3 (Final for Part 1) |
Note: The MSN in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program admits for the fall semester start only. |
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 | |
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On-Campus Programs | Sept. 1 (Priority) Oct. 15 (Final for Part 1) |
N/A |
April 1 (Priority) May 3 (Final) |
Online Programs |
Sept. 1 (Priority) Oct. 15 (Final for Part 1) |
Feb. 1 (Priority) March 1 (Final for Part 1) |
April 1 (Priority)* May 3 (Final for part 1) |
*Applications have closed for co-enrollment in the Post-Master's DNP and Psych-Mental Health Post-MSN Certificate. |
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 | |
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BSN to DNP |
N/A | N/A | Feb. 1 (Priority)* May 3 (Final for Part 1) |
Post-Master's DNP | April 1 (Priority) Aug. 1 (Final for Part 1) |
N/A | Feb. 1 (Priority)* May 3 (Final for Part 1) |
Nurse Anesthesia (for Spring 2023) | Nov. 1 (Priority) Dec. 1 (Final) |
N/A | N/A |
*Applications have closed for the Adult-Gero Acute Care BSN to DNP, Pediatric Acute Care BSN to DNP, Psych-Mental Health BSN to DNP, Post-Master's DNP and for co-enrollment in the Post-Master's DNP and Psych-Mental Health Post-MSN Certificate. |
The PhD in Nursing program admits students for fall semester start.
Date | |
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Priority |
Dec. 15 |
Final |
Feb. 1 |
Graduate Certificate programs admits students for two or three semester starts.
Spring |
Summer | Fall |
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Sept. 1 (Priority) Oct. 15 (Final) |
Jan. 10 (Priority) March 3 (Final) |
June 15 |
Spring | Summer | Fall |
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Dec. 15 | N/A | Aug. 15 |