Applicant Newsletter
The NursingCAS Applicant Newsletter is a monthly newsletter intended to keep you informed about programs with available space, deadline extensions, and new programs added to NursingCAS. The newsletter features:
- Open Seats: One of the benefits of NursingCAS is to provide notifications to applicants about programs that have available space. Review the listing below to determine if you would like to apply to one of these programs.
- Deadline Extensions: Programs often extend their deadlines in order to allow applicants more time to complete the admissions process. Review the list below to see if any programs you are interested in have extended their deadline.
- New Programs: New programs are added to NursingCAS on a continual basis. Discover and learn about new program offerings available to you by reviewing the listings below.
Applicants can also view the NursingCAS Events Calendar, where NursingCAS schools provide prospective students with information on events like upcoming webinars and information sessions throughout the application cycle.
Reminder: 2024-2025 Academic Update Window Open Through August 22
The 2024-2025 Spring/Summer Academic Update (AU) window opened on Monday, May 26 and will close on Friday, August 22:
- 2024-2025 Cycle: May 26, 2025 – August 22, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET
Please review and complete the three-step process to submit an AU request by the designated deadline above.
The AU allows applicants to update final grades for previously entered planned/in-progress coursework (i.e. Spring 2025) or enter newly-planned coursework (i.e. Fall 2025) since NursingCAS verification. Applicants are eligible for AU if at least one of their programs is in ‘Verified’ status by the AU request deadline. Application status can be viewed under the Check Status tab in NursingCAS. Upon submission of the AU request, NursingCAS will verify the applicant’s new grades, calculate an updated GPA, and send this information to their programs. While an AU is optional, some programs require this information for admissions consideration.
Students are encouraged to submit their request for new transcripts to their Registrar’s Office ASAP to allow plenty of processing/mailing time.
Questions? Please contact the NursingCAS Customer Service Team at nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org.
2025-2026 NursingCAS Application Cycle: Opening on August 7, 2025
The 2025-2026 NursingCAS Application Cycle will open on August 7, 2025 and includes programs that begin in the following semesters: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027.
The last date to submit to the 2024-2025 Cycle is January 29, 2026. You will need to submit your application for the current cycle by 11:59 PM EST on January 29, 2026 for it to be considered by your program of interest (note you must abide by your selected program’s deadline).
Once the 2025-2026 NursingCAS application cycle opens on August 7, you will be able to create a new account or log back into an existing account using the “Re-Applicant” feature. The Re-Applicant Feature allows you to carry over your data and transcripts from your previous NursingCAS application to the 2025-2026 application. The “Re-Applicant” feature is available to all users who had an active NursingCAS account during the previous application cycle regardless of whether your application was verified or even submitted to a program during that time. Additional details are available on this webpage.
To simplify the transition to the new cycle, please reference the New Application Cycle FAQs page.
OPEN SEATS
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
There’s still time to apply for Fall 2025 undergraduate programs at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing, but the Aug. 4 deadline is fast-approaching. Apply now to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing at one of the region’s top academic nursing institutions—and make a difference in patients’ lives.
If finances are holding you back, explore our BJC Full-Ride Scholars Program, which covers 100% of qualified tuition and fees for eligible students in our Accelerated and Upper Division BSN programs. This life-changing award also propels graduates into nursing careers at BJC HealthCare, one of the largest health systems in the nation. More than 260 students have benefitted from this program—and with more than 50 awards still available, you could join them. Apply by Aug. 4 for fall admission.
Explore our BSN program options:
- Accelerated BSN: An intensive 12-month (three-term) program designed for motivated students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field.
- Upper Division BSN: A 20-month (five-term) program for students who have completed their first two years of college and are ready to focus on nursing.
- Weekend Evening Option BSN: A flexible, 36-month (nine-term) part-time program ideal for students balancing school with work or family responsibilities.
Visit our website to learn about our location on the bustling Washington University School of Medicine campus, home to two of the top hospitals in the country: Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Our graduates are highly sought after for jobs in the nation’s best hospitals based on their hands-on learning and skill development, including dozens of high-fidelity simulations and virtual reality practice in preparation for clinicals.
Questions? Contact our enrollment team at admissions@barnesjewishcollege.edu
Bellarmine University
Bellarmine University nurses are known and respected regionally and nationally. Bellarmine will give you supportive faculty that will prepare you individually for a career making an impact in the lives of your patients! Many faculty not only teach but also practice in the community setting. This work provides Bellarmine students with the most current methods of patient care and creates a collaborative setting between students and faculty. This ensures you will be better prepared to be a compassionate and capable provider! Experience one of our Forbes Magazine-ranked top 10 NP programs for yourself!
Fall 2025 seats still available:
- MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Apply on Nursing CAS)
- MSN: Administration & Education
- DNP: Executive Leadership, Advanced Practice
- BSN to DNP: Leadership
Find out more by registering for an upcoming info session (8/5, 8/18), scheduling an individual appointment with Amy Harrison, or applying on our website. All graduate programs are online, but our southern hospitality makes you feel like you’re right here with us on our beautiful Kentucky campus!
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Interested in earning your nurse practitioner license in just 16 months? Check out Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science!
The nurse practitioner program at Charles Drew University offers an extremely flexible format that allows students to continue working full-time while earning their degree. Some amazing aspects of the program include:
- Courses are held only 4 days a month!
- The Family Nurse Practitioner program is only 16 months, and the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is only 20 months
- We assist all students in getting paired with a preceptor
- Small class sizes allow our students personalized support from faculty and professors
- The ability to earn your Master of Science in Nursing degree and Nurse Practitioner Certification at the same time!
Click here to register for our upcoming virtual information session to learn more! Applications for the Fall 2025 term are due August 1st.
Please email davidfranco@cdrewu.edu for questions about the program or assistance with your application. To visit our website, click here.
Creighton University
Creighton University College of Nursing has a national reputation for providing excellent nursing education, a commitment to service, and being at the forefront of the ever-changing field of nursing. Whether you are interested in career advancement, diversifying your skills, or simply taking the next step in your education, Creighton can help you get there. We offer programs at the baccalaureate (BSN), master’s (MSN) and doctoral (DNP) degree levels. We also offer a variety of post-graduate APRN certificates.
We are now accepting applications for a Spring 2026 start date for the following programs:
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN):
- Priority deadline- September 1
- Secondary deadline- October 15
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): BSN to DNP and MSN to DNP
- Deadline- October 1
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN):
- Deadline- October 1
If you have any questions or we can provide additional information about any of our nursing programs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at nursing@creighton.edu.
Florida International University
Florida International University is accepting applications for Spring 2026!
FIU Nursing’s Traditional BSN program at the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a five (5) semester, full-time, upper-level program comprised of didactic coursework and clinical practice enriched with simulation education activities in our S.T.A.R. Center and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. Students are admitted into the Traditional BSN program twice a year in the Spring and Fall semesters. For any questions, please visit: https://cnhs.fiu.edu/info/ You can also call us at 305-348-7703 or email sscnhs@fiu.edu
The rolling admissions deadline to apply to the Traditional BSN program for Spring 2026 admission is September 1, 2025.
Apply now!
James Madison University
James Madison University’s Graduate programs are accepting applications to the MSN Leadership, Post-Master’s to DNP, and Post Bachelor’s to DNP programs for Spring 2026, now through November 1st, 2025.
- Clinical Nurse Leader: This online program prepares graduates to improve patient care outcomes through effective leadership strategies and to influence health care design by using evidence-based strategies to effectively meet patient health needs.
- Nurse Administrator: This online program prepares graduates for roles to ensure cost effective care by providing oversight and management of unit (or organization), financial resources, and improved patient outcomes via strategic management of human and material resources in health organizations.
- Post-Master’s – DNP: This online program prepares students to lead healthcare innovation at the highest organizational level and influence policy while allowing students to focus on a particular specialty area.
- Post-Bachelor’s – DNP: Applicants who have a BSN degree should apply to the Advanced Practice Post-Bachelor’s D.N.P. (HYBRID) or the Healthcare Systems Leadership Post-Bachelor’s D.N.P (ONLINE). Within the Advanced Practice Post-BSN-DNP students will select a concentration in either Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner which will prepare them to be eligible for the certification exam in their chosen concentration. Students in the Healthcare Systems Leadership will be prepared to lead innovation at the highest organization level and influence policy. The Post-BSN-DNP does not award an M.S.N. Students who complete this program will receive a D.N.P. degree.
Applicants for any JMU Graduate program will need to apply to The Graduate School at JMU as well as NursingCAS. Please visit our School of Nursing website for more information on admissions and requirements or call our department at 540-568-6314.
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing’s local to global mission means we partner with people in Baltimore and around the world to improve health. As a top ranked graduate school of nursing, we serve as leaders both in the acute setting and in the community to improve health equity and advocate for people, their families, and entire populations. We hope you’ll consider becoming a Hopkins nurse.
Still Accepting Spring 2026 Applications for the Following Program:
Questions? Contact the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Office of Admissions at 410-955-7548 or jhuson@jhu.edu.
Oregon Health & Science University
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Join our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program and become dually certified in both primary care and acute care. View admissions requirements and apply by Sept. 1 to start this fall!
Questions? Drop in for virtual office hours, schedule an advising appointment, email proginfo@ohsu.edu or call 503-494-7725. We look forward to talking with you and helping you become a PNP!
RN to BSN Program
Become a bachelor’s-prepared RN with our RN to B.S. program. Admissions offered year-round. View admissions requirements and apply by Aug. 11 to start this fall. Continue your education with this flexible, 100% online program!
Have questions? Learn how to apply, and contact the Office of Admissions by email at proginfo@ohsu.edu, by phone at (503) 494-7725, or join an Admissions Counselor at virtual office hours.
Simpson University
Exciting news from Simpson University’s Betty M. Dean School of Nursing: Our Fall 2025 BSN cohort has officially expanded from 27 to 45 students, and we now have 18 additional seats open for qualified applicants!
We are currently accepting applications through NursingCAS, and students now have until August 1st to submit all required materials for consideration.
Admission Requirements:
- 2.5 or higher cumulative college GPA
- 3.0 or higher GPA in nursing prerequisites
- Composite score of 70 or higher on the ATI TEAS exam
Join a Christ-centered nursing program committed to academic excellence and compassionate care. If you’re still searching for the right program for Fall 2025, we invite you to apply today!
Apply through NursingCAS by August 1st to be considered for one of these limited spots.
Questions? Contact:
Seattle Tubbs
Nursing Admissions Counselor
sjtubbs@simpsonu.edu | (530) 782-2423
Union University
Be prepared to change lives through the professional practice of nursing at Union University, where knowledge and faith unite. We offer an accelerated BSN if you want a career change or a variety of graduate programs to further your education. We also offer a fast-track program for registered nurses desiring a bachelor’s degree.
Undergraduate Degrees
- Accelerated BSN – Germantown and Hendersonville – Apply by Nov 30 for spring start
- RN – BSN – Complete the RN-BSN online in 18 months (excluding general education requirements). Apply by Nov 1 for spring start.
For more information and details on these undergraduate degrees, please contact Melissa Harden at 731-661-6542 or mharden@uu.edu.
Graduate Degrees
Graduate applications open each year in August with a variety of deadlines and admissions criteria for each program.
- MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) – Tracks include:
- Administration
- Education
- Nurse Practitioner (FNP & P-MH)
- MSN/MBA dual degree
- DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) – Tracks include:
- Executive Leadership (BSN-DNP and Post-Master’s DNP)
- Nurse Anesthesia (BSN-DNP)
- For Licensed CRNAs (CRNA-DNP and Post-Master’s DNP)
- Nurse Practitioner (Family and Psychiatric Mental Health – BSN-DNP and Post-Master’s DNP)
*MBA dual degree option with Post-Master’s DNP
*BSN-DNP options are 36 months, full-time only. Post-master’s options are available, either full-time (five semesters) and part-time (eight semesters)
Post-Graduate Certificates: Administration, Education and Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Endorsements: Education, Administration
For more information and details on these graduate degrees, please contact Amy Joyner at 731-661-5028 or ajoyner@uu.edu.
University of Missouri – Columbia
The University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing is a land grant university centrally located in mid-Missouri with a long history of serving rural and underserved populations. We accept students from across the country to our online DNP, MS(N) or post-graduate certificate programs . We are CCNE accredited, require limited on-campus visits, and charge in-state tuition to all students making completion of your degree affordable and convenient. Our deadlines are September 30th (all degrees) and February 15th (all degrees) every year. Graduate Certificate program only admits for Fall. For more information on becoming a MIZZOU Nurse, visit our website or contact Dr. Miriam Butler (butlermd@missouri.edu) or Esther Ellis 573-884-4705 (ellise@missouri.edu) or Leslie McPeak 573-882-0200 (mcpeakl@missouri.edu).
- Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult-Gerontology
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
- Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Leadership & Innovations in Healthcare (MS or DNP)
- Graduate Certificate Care Management Online
- MS Nurse Educator
- MS Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare Systems
Hear more about our program from one of our students.
Christine Harris, Nursing Leadership and Innovations in Health Care DNP
DEADLINE EXTENSIONS
Oakland University
Be among the next generation of researchers.
We have extended our application deadline for MSN to Ph.D. and the DNP to Ph.D. through July 31, 2025, with open seats available.
The Oakland University School of Nursing will prepare you with the highest-level nursing degree with full faculty support and mentorship. Oakland University’s online Ph.D. in Nursing Program is designed to prepare nurse scientists to respond to the escalating health care needs of society, enhance nursing knowledge through research, and steward the nursing discipline.
Oakland University offers in-state tuition rates to out-of-state Ph.D. students in Nursing. Three tracks are offered: BSN to Ph.D./80 credits, MSN to Ph.D./60 credits, and DNP to Ph.D./48 credits.
For more information about Oakland University: https://www.oakland.edu/nursing/graduate-programs/phd-in-nursing/
NEW PROGRAMS
Hood College
Hood College is excited to announce that our new Nurse Practitioner MSN program is now available on NursingCAS for new applicants!
At Hood College, our Nurse Practitioner MSN is designed to fit your busy life. The asynchronous program is offered online—giving you the flexibility to learn at your pace, without sacrificing quality. You’ll be supported every step of the way, including help with clinical placement. Hood’s small class sizes, expert faculty and affordable tuition empowers you to grow into a confident, compassionate NP–such NP roles are projected to grow 38% by 2032 and earn an average salary of $111,000-$125,000 annually. An MSN from Hood won’t just elevate your credentials, but it will also open doors to leadership, flexibility, and career advancement in a field that truly needs your expertise!
Click here to start your NursingCAS application today! Students can begin our program in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026.
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