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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 15 | March 1 (Application window opens Oct. 7) |
N/A |
The Master of Science in Nursing program admits students for spring and fall semester start. Online MSN programs also admit for summer semester start.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online and Cincinnati-Metro Online Programs |
TBD | Jan. 10 (Priority) March 2 (Final) |
March 2 (Priority) April 1 (Final) |
| On-Campus and Hybrid Programs |
N/A | N/A |
March 2 (Priority) April 1 (Final) |
*Excludes Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Neonatal, Nursing Administration and Occupational Health programs
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.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All On-Campus Programs except Adult-Gero Primary Care and Family NP |
Oct. 4* |
N/A |
March 2 (Priority) April 1 (Final) |
| On-Campus Adult-Gero Primary Care and Family NP (with option to take 100% of courses online) |
Oct. 25 | Jan 10 (Priority) March 3 (Final) |
March 2 (Priority) April 1 (Final) |
| Online Programs | Oct. 25 |
Jan. 10 (Priority) Feb. 3 (Final) |
March 2 (Priority) April 1 (Final) |
*Excludes Pediatric Primary Care, which is not accepting applications at this time
**Excludes Psych-Mental Health
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.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSN to DNP |
N/A | N/A | Feb. 3 (Priority)* March 2 (Final)* |
| Post-MSN DNP |
N/A | N/A | March 2 (Priority) April 1 (Final) |
| DNP Nurse Anesthesia (for the spring after next) |
Nov. 1 (Priority), Dec. 2 (Final) |
N/A | N/A |
*Excludes Pediatric Primary Care, which is not accepting applications at this time
The PhD in Nursing program admits students for fall semester start.
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Priority |
Dec. 18 |
| Final |
March 2 |
Graduate Certificate programs admits students for two or three semester starts.
| Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 25 | N/A | March 2 (Priority) April 1 (Final) |
| Spring |
Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 25 | Jan. 10 (Priority) March 3 (Final) |
March 2 (Priority) April 1 (Final) |