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 | Nov. 1 |
| Second-year admission (transfer and transition students) | Mar. 1 |
The RN-BSN Online program admits students for each semester start.
| Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1 | Mar. 1 | July 1 |
The Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN admits students for summer semester start.
| Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Open | Mar. 1 | Sep. 1 |
| Application Deadline | Sep. 15 | Feb. 15 |
| Deadline to Submit All Materials | Sep. 29 | Mar. 1 |
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 | May 15 | Aug. 29 | Jan. 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 15 | Mar. 15 | July 1 |
| Note: The MSN in Adult-Gero Acute Care NP and Systems Leadership programs admit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 15 | Mar. 15 | July 1 |
| Note: The Post-MSN Certificate programs in Adult-Gero Acute Care 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 | Fall | |
|---|---|---|
| BSN to DNP | N/A | July 1 |
| Post-Master's DNP | Nov. 15 | July 1 |
| Nurse Anesthesia | Nov. 1 (Priority) Dec. 1 (Final) | N/A |
The PhD in Nursing program admits students for fall semester start.
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Priority Application Deadline | Dec. 15 |
| NursingCAS Fee Due | Apr. 15 (if seats remain) |
| Transcripts, References & Test Scores Due | May 15 |
| Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 15 | Mar. 1 | July 1 |
| Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 1 | Apr. 1 | Aug. 1 |
| Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | Apr. 1 | Aug. 1 |