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 spring, summer and fall semester start.
| Semester Start | Application Deadline | Class Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Nov. 15, 2025 | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Mar. 15, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026 |
The Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN admits students for spring and summer semester start.
| Semester Start | Application Open | Application Deadline | Class Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Mar. 1, 2025 | Sep. 15, 2025 | Mar. 15, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Sep. 1, 2025 | Feb. 15, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
The Pre-Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN admits students for spring, summer and fall semester start.
| Semester Start | Application Open | Application Deadline | Class Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | June 1, 2025 | Aug. 15, 2025 | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Sep. 1, 2025 | Jan. 15, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | Feb. 1, 2026 | Aug. 29, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026 |
The Nursing Education micro-credential program admits students for spring, summer and fall semester start. The Systems Leadership micro-credential program admits students for summer and fall starts only.
| Semester Start | Application Deadline | Class Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Dec. 1, 2025 | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Apr. 1, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026 |
| Note: The Systems Leadership Micro-Credential program admits for the summer and fall starts only. | ||
All Post-Bachelor's Certificateprograms, except Nurse-Led Innovation, admit students for spring, summer and fall semester start. The Nurse-Led Innovation program admit for the spring semester start only.
| Semester Start | Application Deadline | Class Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Nov. 15, 2025 |
Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Mar. 1, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026 |
| Note: The Nurse-Led Innovation Certificate program admits for the spring semester start only. | ||
All Master of Science in Nursing programs, except Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP and Systems Leadership, admit students for spring, summer and fall semester start. The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP and Systems Leadership programs admit for the fall semester start only.
| Semester Start | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Nov. 1, 2025 | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Mar. 15, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026 |
| Note: The MSN in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP and Systems Leadership programs admit for the fall semester start only. |
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All Post-Master's Certificate programs, except Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP and Pediatric Acute Care NP, admit for the spring, summer and fall semester starts. The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP and Pediatric Acute Care NP programs admit for the fall semester start only.
| Semester Start | Application Deadline | Class Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Oct. 15, 2025 | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Mar. 15, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | June 1, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026 |
| Note: The Post-MSN Certificate programs in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP and Pediatric Acute Care admit for the fall semester start only. | ||
All Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, except the nurse anesthesia specialty, admit students for fall semester start. The DNP Nurse Anesthesia program admits students for spring semester start and the Post-MSN DNP admit students for Spring and Fall semester start.
| Program | Semester Start | Application Deadline | Class Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSN to DNP | Fall 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026 |
| Post-Master's DNP | Spring 2026 | Nov. 15, 2025 | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Post-Master's DNP | Fall 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026 |
| Nurse Anesthesia DNP | Spring 2027 | Nov. 1, 2025 (Priority) Dec. 1, 2025 (Final) |
Jan. 11, 2027 |
The PhD in Nursing program admits students for fall semester start.
| Semester Start | Application Deadline | Transcripts, References & Test Scores Due | Class Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Dec. 15, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026 |
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| Semester Start | Application Deadline | Class Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Dec. 1, 2025 | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Apr. 1, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026 |
| Note: The Systems Leadership Micro-Credential program admits for the summer and fall starts only. | ||