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. 1 (Priority) Sept. 1 (Final) |
Jan. 15 (Priority) Feb. 15 (Final) |
N/A |
The Pre-Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN admits students for each semester start.
| Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1 (Priority) Sept. 1 (Final) |
Jan. 15 (Priority) Feb. 15 (Final) |
April 1 (Priority) May 1 (Final) |
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 '23 |
Summer '23 |
Fall '23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 1 (Priority) Oct. 15 (Part 1 Final) |
Feb. 1 (Priority) March 1 (Part 1 Final) |
April 1 (Priority) May 1 (Part 1 Final) |
| 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 '23 |
Summer '23 | Fall '23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 1 (Priority) Oct. 15 (Part 1 Final) |
Feb. 1 (Priority) March 1 (Part 1 Final) |
April 1 (Priority) May 1 (Part 1 Final) |
| Note: The Post-MSN Certificate programs in Adult-Gero Acute Care NP and Neonatal NP 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 '23 | Summer '23 | Fall '23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSN to DNP |
N/A | N/A | Jan. 15 (Priority) May 1 (Part 1 Final) |
| Post-Master's DNP | Sept. 1 (Priority) Oct. 15 (Part 1 Final) |
N/A | Jan. 15 (Priority) May 1 (Part 1 Final) |
| Nurse Anesthesia (for Spring '24) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 1 (Priority) Oct. 15 (Part 1 Final) |
Feb. 1 (Priority) March 1 (Part 1 Final) |
April 1 (Priority) May 1 (Part 1 Final) |