Getting Started

Before you begin the application process, take a few initial steps to set yourself up for success:

• Use the search tools in NursingCAS to identify programs of interest
• Check the Program Materials section of NursingCAS after selecting programs of interest to learn more about program-specific admissions criteria and requirements. Nursing programs have varying admissions criteria and deadlines.
• Contact individuals that you would like to serve as references (if required by your program)
• Obtain copies of your college transcripts to assist you in completing the Coursework section of the application
• Add the following email addresses to your contact list: nursingcas@aacnnursing.org info@nursingcas.myliaison.com nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org noreply@nursingcas.org donotreply@webadmit.org nursingcasemail@nursingcas.org support@nursingcas.myliaison.com

When does the current NursingCAS Application Cycle close? 

The 2024-2025 NursingCAS application cycle will close on January 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. That is the last date you will be able to submit your application. That is also the last date for deadlines on the current application and the last day for applicants in the “Undelivered” status to resubmit their application. We recommend that applicants save and print a PDF copy of their current application for record keeping purposes even though you will be able to carry your data and transcripts over to the next application cycle using the “Re-Applicant” feature.

The 2025-2026 NursingCAS application cycle will close on January 29, 2027 at 11:59 PM ET. That is the last date you will be able to submit your application. That is also the last date for deadlines on the current application and the last day for applicants in the “Undelivered” status to resubmit their application. We recommend that applicants save and print a PDF copy of their current application for record keeping purposes even though you will be able to carry your data and transcripts over to the next application cycle using the “Re-Applicant” feature.

Why is there an overlap period between cycles and which cycle do I apply to?

To prevent downtime between application cycles, both the the 2024 – 2025 and 2025 – 2026 application will be open simultaneously for a short period time once the 2025 – 2026 cycle opens on August 7, 2025.

There will be programs that have deadlines which occur during the overlap period which will remain posted on the 2024 – 2025 application. On the login page of the application you will be able to navigate to either the 2024 – 2025 application or the 2025 – 2026 application so you can apply to programs as needed from both cycles. The majority of programs will be processing applications through the 2025 – 2026 application during the overlap period.

When does the NursingCAS 2025-2026 Application Cycle open?

The NursingCAS 2025 – 2026 Application Cycle will open on August 7, 2025.

When can I start my application to programs in the NursingCAS 2025-2026 Cycle?

On August 7, when the NursingCAS 2025-2026 Application Cycle opens, applicants can log into the system and start applying to programs. Any applicant who already has a NursingCAS account can use the Re-Applicant feature to carry over their data and transcripts, and any new applicant can create an account.

When can I submit my application?

The NursingCAS system will allow you to submit and pay for your 2024-2025 application until January 29, 2026. You can submit your 2025-2026 application beginning on August 7, 2025, until January 29, 2027. Many programs will have earlier deadline dates, so be sure to pay attention to all dates communicated by your programs of interest.

Will there be a “Re-Applicant” feature for NursingCAS 2025-2026? 

Yes. Applicants will be able to carry over their data from the current application (including their academic history and coursework data) to the NursingCAS 2025-2026 Application. Your transcripts will also carry over. References from the previous cycle and any data you inputted or uploaded into the “Program Materials” section will not carry over. More information about the Re-Applicant feature can be found here.

Will re-applicants need to send their transcripts to NursingCAS again? 

No. If an applicant already had their official transcripts processed during the current application cycle then they do not need to re-send their transcripts. Applicants can send any new transcripts as needed if they have taken additional coursework since they last applied for example. And new coursework data will be verified if the program you are applying to requires verification.

Does NursingCAS process electronic transcripts?

Yes, NursingCAS can process electronic transcripts from Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse. If your college registrar indicates that they cannot issue an electronic transcript, official paper transcripts should be sent to the following address: NursingCAS Transcript Processing Center PO Box 9201 Watertown, MA 02471. A NursingCAS Transcript ID Form must be included. Additional details are available. 

Will the applicant fees change for the NursingCAS 2025-2026 Cycle?

Yes, 2025-2026 application fees have been adjusted slightly. Please see below.

• Undergraduate: $65 for the first application, $50 for each additional program
• Graduate: $85 for the first application, $55 for each additional program

The Fee Assistance program will also be available during the 2025-2026 Application Cycle. See more details.

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The NursingCAS Applicant Help Center is a comprehensive resource to assist you in completing your NursingCAS application. You can find detailed instructions on what to do before, during, and after applying. It has never been easier to get your questions answered! Visit the NursingCAS Applicant Help Center today to get started.

If you still require assistance after reviewing the NursingCAS Applicant Help Center, we offer several options. For help with application-related questions, log into your NursingCAS application to contact customer service using the chat icon in the lower right corner, by phone at 617-612-2880, or via email at support@nursingcas.myliaison.com.

Note the following:

• Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm ET
• For the quickest response, utilize the chat feature within the application
• We typically provide responses to emails within two business days; however, response times can take up to three business days when we’re at our busiest.
• Be sure to have your CAS ID number (located under your name in the upper-right corner of the application) available
• Customer service hours will be impacted on federal holidays

NursingCAS can assist with application-related questions. For all other inquiries, including the following, please contact your program directly:

• Admission requirements and policies

• Deadline requirements

• Prerequisites

• Supplemental materials

• Requirements regarding the identity of references

• Status of your application after it has been verified

• Admission decisions and interview questions

• Content and duration of a particular school’s program

Please note that NursingCAS expects all applicants to exhibit professionalism when contacting customer service. Applicants must identify themselves properly and honestly, as information cannot be provided to parents, spouses, family members, or friends. Misrepresentation of identity and/or dishonest, threatening, or offensive communication will not be tolerated.

Overview

All applicants will be required to agree to the NursingCAS Applicant Responsibilities in order to submit an application through NursingCAS.

Applicant Responsibilities

In accordance with the ideals and principles of the nursing profession, applicants to schools and colleges of NursingCAS are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates responsibility, integrity, veracity and good judgment. Schools and colleges of NursingCAS seek to admit applicants who possess a high level of professionalism and professional potential.

Applicants will demonstrate responsibility by taking ownership of all aspects related to the application process. Applicants will follow these guidelines:

1. Review the application procedures and admissions prerequisites of each designated nursing program for which they plan to apply.
2. Attach the NursingCAS Transcript ID Form to all official US and Canadian transcripts and have the respective Registrar’s offices send the transcripts and forms to NursingCAS by the application deadline of the school or college.
3. Provide all required information on the NursingCAS application accurately and in a timely manner.
4. Provide all required information on the supplemental applications (if required) accurately and in a timely manner.
5. Abide by all selected NursingCAS school-specific deadlines.
6. Arrange for NursingCAS to receive a course-by-course Transcript Evaluation Report for all international institutions attended, if required by the applicant’s designated nursing schools and colleges.
7. Provide the names and email addresses of your references, notify them that they will be contacted by email for their letter and Reference Request Form and make sure the references are completed by the deadline or within a suggested time frame from the school or college.
8. Respond immediately to all notices and questions received from NursingCAS and each school and college to which they apply (applicants are responsible for checking their personal email, including any junk mail folders, and NursingCAS accounts for these important notices and questions).
9. Print a copy of the completed NursingCAS application upon submission for personal records.
10. Agree to submit the correct NursingCAS application fee.
11. Promptly respond to any criminal background check correspondence and pay a fee as required (if applicable).
12. Pay any additional school and college supplemental fees that may be required.
13. Check application status online by logging in to the NursingCAS application.
14. Promptly notify NursingCAS of any change in contact information.
15. Promptly notify all designated schools and colleges of nursing of any change in contact information.
16. Contact schools and colleges of nursing directly regarding questions about admissions decisions, school-specific admissions criteria, or other program-specific information.
17. Respond promptly to schools and colleges, either to accept or decline interview invitations and offers of admission.
18. Respond promptly to all offers of admission. Once an applicant has accepted an offer, it is the applicant’s obligation to immediately notify and withdraw any outstanding applications or decline offers of admission from other schools and colleges of nursing.
19. Log off the NursingCAS application after the completion of each entry to protect against unauthorized access of application information submitted to NursingCAS.

All schools and colleges of NursingCAS subscribe to the ethics and moral code that characterize professionalism and assert that academic honesty is fundamental to the intellectual enterprise. Professional conduct and integrity, including academic honesty, is the expectation of all students and applicants. When a student applies for admission, the student agrees to these principles.

By submitting the NursingCAS application, you affirm that all the information contained in your application is factually correct and honestly presented. It is understood and agreed that any information an applicant provides that is dishonest or misrepresents the applicant will be shared with all schools and colleges of nursing. It is further understood that an applicant who misrepresents him/herself or otherwise acts unethically or dishonestly may be denied admission to all NursingCAS participating schools and colleges of nursing for the current and future application cycles.

All credential data, including the application form, letters of reference, transcripts in support of the application, photographs and personal statements become property of NursingCAS and cannot be returned, even if the documents are not acceptable and will not be posted to the application.

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