Announcements
2024-2025 NursingCAS Cycle Closing Soon
The 2024-2025 NursingCAS application cycle will close on January 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This is the last day students can submit applications for this cycle, as well as the last date for deadlines on the current application, and the last day for applicants in the “Undelivered” status to resubmit their application.
Still not ready to submit your application for this cycle? You can carry your data and transcripts over to the next application cycle using the Re-Applicant feature. We also recommend that applicants save and print a PDF copy of their current application for record-keeping purposes.
Reminder: The 2025-2026 Academic Update Window
The 2025-2026 Fall Academic Update (AU) II will close on February 13:
- 2025-2026 cycle: December 15, 2025 – February 13, 2026, 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 2026) or enter newly-planned coursework (i.e. Fall 2026) since NursingCAS verification. 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 support@nursingcas.myliaison.com.
Reminder: Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) and Minority Serving Institution Pathways Initiative (MSIPI)
Applications are open until February 5 at 11:59 p.m. ET for the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) and the Minority Serving Institution Pathway Initiative (MSIPI). With one application you can apply to both SHPEP and MSIPI sites, selecting up to three locations in total across both programs.
SHPEP is a FREE six-week summer enrichment program that prepares college students for a career in the health professions by enhancing their academic proficiency and providing career development opportunities.
MSIPI is a FREE five-week summer enrichment program helping students develop competencies to become successful applicants to health profession programs, plan academic journeys, and gain clinical exposure while engaging in programming at either a Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI) or a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
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Resource Spotlight
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Financial aid is a major factor in deciding to go to nursing school. This resource from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing details potential scholarships, grants, and loan programs that can help fund your nursing education.
Application Tips
Check Your Emails
Checking your emails frequently is essential to a successful application. NursingCAS and programs of interest will send emails with updates on your application and may request information from you. To ensure you are staying up to date and responding to requests in a timely manner, plan to check your email regularly.
Open Seats
Bellarmine University
Our trained nurses and advanced providers are known and respected regionally and nationally. Bellarmine, located in Louisville, KY, boasts 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 also ensures you will be better prepared to be a compassionate and capable provider. All graduate programs are online, but our southern hospitality makes you feel like you’re right here with us on our beautiful Kentucky campus! Experience our Forbes Magazine–ranked top 10 NP programs for yourself.
All Kentucky and Southern IN residents will be provided preceptors and clinical sites.
2026 open seats now available on NCAS. Apply early for the March 15 priority deadline (must already hold a BSN or be in-progress to graduate to apply).
- Family Nurse Practitioner- MSN (2-yr online)
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- MSN (2-yr online)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- MSN (2-yr online)
Find out more by registering for an upcoming info session (1/27, 2/9, 2/25), visiting our website, or scheduling an appointment.
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) and doctoral (DNP) degree levels. We also offer a variety of post-graduate APRN certificates.
We are now accepting applications for a Summer 2026 start date for the following programs:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): BSN to DNP and MSN to DNP
- Deadline- February 1
For more information about the DNP program, please visit our website.
New this year: Beginning with the Summer 2026 entering class, admitted students will be eligible to apply for the Soto Nursing Scholars Program—a fully funded DNP experience with a global focus. Learn more at creighton.edu/soto-nursing-scholars-program.
We are now accepting applications for a Fall 2026 start date for the following programs:
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN):
- Priority scholarship deadline- April 1
- Secondary deadline- May 1
For more information about the ABSN program, please visit our website.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): BSN to DNP and MSN to DNP
- Deadline- May 1
For more information about the DNP program, please visit our website.
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.
Oregon Health & Science University
The following OHSU School of Nursing programs are still accepting applications!
- Start the RN to B.S. program in spring 2026 and complete the 100% online program it in as little as nine months. Learn more and apply by Jan. 31 to start in March. If admitted, you could receive a $2,000 scholarship!
- Pick from five campuses and apply to begin the 3-year B.S. with a major in nursing program in September 2026. Learn more and apply by Feb. 15. If admitted to the Ashland, Klamath Falls, La Grande or Monmouth campus, you could receive a $6,000 scholarship!
Questions? Email the Admissions Office or call us at (503) 494-7725!
Regis College
Regis College is accepting applications to the full-time Direct Entry Master’s in Nursing for Non-Nurses program. The program starts in the Fall only, with clinicals starting that same semester.
We require seven prerequisites (Chemistry I and II, Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Statistics, and Human Development) which can be fulfilled through undergraduate course work or after at other institutions. You may apply and be accepted without all prerequisites having been completed; however, all prerequisites must be completed by the start of the program in September. We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2026.
We have the following application deadlines:
- March 15th
- Rolling admission following the deadline based on space availability
Please contact David Dinwiddie at david.dinwiddie@regiscollege.edu with any questions.
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
15-months in-person full-time program for 3 Tennessee locations:
- Jackson- Apply by July 15 for fall start
- Germantown and Hendersonville- Apply by July 15 for fall start or Nov 30 for spring start
RN - BSN
Complete the RN-BSN online in 18 months (excluding general education requirements)
Apply by July 15 for fall start or Nov 30 for spring start
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 combined degree
DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
Available 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 combined 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 degrees, please contact Amy Joyner at 731-661-5028 or ajoyner@uu.edu.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Choose a world-class nursing education at a leader in healthcare research and innovation.
Why Choose UMSN?
- We find your clinicals
- No coursework entry required
- No RN experience required
- Interdisciplinary & global experiences available
Transcripts and references are not required to submit the NursingCAS fee. These items have five days after the posted deadlines to arrive at NursingCAS. Comprehensive admissions requirements are available on the UMSN Admissions and Aid webpage. Admissions decisions are released on a semi-rolling basis.
Fall 2026 NursingCAS Deadlines:
- March 1st, 2026: Final deadline for all MSN, DNP, and Post-Master’s Certificate programs
Program Availability: Most programs are available on campus, with programs marked with * also available online. Visit the UMSN Academics page and select your degree level to view offerings by state.
- Adult-Gero Acute Care NP: MSN, DNP, and Post-Master’s Certificate
- Adult-Gero Primary Care NP: MSN*, DNP, and Post-Master’s Certificate
- Nurse-Midwifery: MSN, DNP, and Post-Master’s Certificate
- Nurse-Midwifery/Primary Care FNP Combined Program: MSN and DNP
- Post-Master’s DNP
- Primary Care Family NP: MSN*, DNP, and Post-Master’s Certificate (The UMSN FNP program is not designed for ED/ER or any critical care settings)
- Primary Care Pediatric NP: MSN (online only)
Visit the UMSN Concentrations & UMSN Certificates pages for ways to add value to your degree after acceptance.
Sign-up to receive more information for your program of interest! Contact the Recruiting & Admissions team at UMSN-GradAdmissions@med.umich.edu if you have any questions.
Go Blue!
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)
- 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
William Jewell College
Are you a driven student seeking a non-traditional path to a nursing degree? Jewell is filling seats for our May 2026 Accelerated Nursing Track, designed with flexibility and real-world readiness in mind.
Hybrid Format
- Online coursework with the convenience you need
- In-person clinicals to build hands-on experience
- Evening synchronous classes (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Clinical Experience that Fits Your Schedule
- In-person clinicals 1–2 weekends/month
- Fridays on campus, Saturdays and Sundays in hospital settings
Why Choose Jewell?
- 100% NCLEX pass rate for the past 3 years
- Trusted by top hospitals across Kansas City
- Graduates hired in specialty areas right out of school
- Liberty Hospital Scholarship
Start planning your summer—and your future. Jewell is where your nursing journey begins.
Deadline extensions
Oregon Health & Science University
The OHSU School of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner D.N.P. application deadline is extended to Feb. 16. Apply to be considered for this high-quality program through Oregon's only academic health center. If admitted, you may receive a $9,000 scholarship!
Review the application requirements and reach out to the admissions office with any questions at proginfo@ohsu.edu or 503-494-7725.
New Programs
No New Programs to share this month – check the 2025-2026 NursingCAS application to explore newly launched programs!