Announcements
The 2026-2027 NursingCAS Application Cycle Opens August 6, 2026
The 2026-2027 NursingCAS Application Cycle opens on August 6, 2026 and includes programs that begin in Summer 2027, Fall 2027, Winter 2028, and Spring 2028. Here’s what you need to know to be prepared for the new application cycle:
- Still interested in applying within the 2025-2026 cycle? Submit your application for the current cycle by 11:59 PM EST on January 29, 2027 to be considered by your program of interest (note you must abide by your selected program’s deadline).
- Need to roll over your application into the new cycle? Once the 2026-2027 NursingCAS application cycle opens on August 6, you can create a new account or log back into an existing account using the Re-Applicant feature. This allows you to carry over your data and transcripts from your previous NursingCAS application to the 2026-2027 application.
- Do you have any additional questions about the new cycle? Find the answers in the New Application Cycle FAQs.
Reminder: 2025-2026 Academic Update Window Open Through August 21
The 2025-2026 Spring/Summer Academic Update (AU) window opened on Monday, May 25 and will close on Friday, August 21. What does this mean for you?
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. 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.
Don’t wait to get started! Review and complete the three-step process by August 21.
If you have questions, please contact the NursingCAS Customer Service Team at support@nursingcas.myliaison.com.
NursingCAS Blog: Undergraduate Nursing – The Basics for New Students
Our June blog answers all your questions about undergraduate nursing. This blog provides a detailed description of the different pathways to starting your education, steps for applying, and an overview of what you can expect in school and beyond. The guidance in this blog will help you make an informed choice about nursing school.
Read the blog here. Check back every month for tips, resources, and guidance for prospective nursing students.
Resource Spotlight
ExploreHealthCareers.org
ExploreHealthCareers.org is a comprehensive resource that provides detailed information on a variety of health professions, including nursing. This resource includes summaries of health careers, education insights, and guidance for planning your career.
Application Tips
Understand Prerequisites
Depending on your program, you might see prerequisite courses on the application. Review the application instructions thoroughly. Schools have different prerequisites, submission methods, and deadlines. Being clear on prerequisites is key to a successful application.
Open Seats
Anderson University - South Carolina
Are you ready to advance your nursing career? Anderson University is excited to announce open seats in our online RN to BSN program! Anderson University is a premier private Christian institution known for its rigorous education, grounded in faith and innovation. Our nursing programs integrate faith, service, and teaching, ensuring you thrive as a nursing student.
RN to BSN: Our Fast Track Nursing (RN to BSN) program is tailored for working nurses seeking a faster route to career advancement. With 32 credit hours, you can complete your degree in as little as 9 months. Seats remaining!
- Start Dates: Spring (January & March), Summer (May & June), Fall (August & October)
- Fall 2026 - August Deadline: July 20
- Fall 2026 - October Deadline: September 14
Sign up for an information session to learn more! For additional information or to schedule a virtual appointment with an enrollment counselor, please email admissioncounselor@andersonuniversity.edu or call 864-353-7013.
Edgewood University
Spring 2027 ABSN Cohort
Seats remain in Edgewood University's Spring 2027 In-Person Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in Madison, Wisconsin!
Our intensive, full-time ABSN program is designed for students who have already earned a bachelor's degree and are ready to make a meaningful career change into nursing.
Program Highlights:
- Complete your BSN in just 12 months
- Learn through hands-on simulation, clinical experiences, and classroom instruction
- Study in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin
- Join a supportive, small cohort of future nurses (7:1 student to clinical faculty ratio)
- 100% NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate, the most recent cohort of students (fall 2024)
Spring 2027 Cohort Details:
- Location: Madison, WI
- Program Start: January 11th, 2027
- Seats still available after priority deadline
If you or someone you know is considering a career in nursing, now is the time to apply! Contact our Program Specialist, Amy Brinks, at ABrinks@edgewood.edu or submit your application today to secure your spot.
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!
RN to B.S. 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!
Request information about either program or send us a question here!
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; rolling LDR & NE) and February 15th (all degrees; rolling LDR & NE) every year.
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 (Grad Cert only starts fall only)
- MS Nurse Educator (Rolling Applications. No deadline)
- MS Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare Systems (Rolling Applications. No deadline)
Hear more about our program from one of our students: Christine Harris, Nursing Leadership and Innovations in Health Care DNP
Deadline extensions
No Deadline Extensions to share this month – check the 2025-2026 NursingCAS application for a full list of program deadlines. Don't forget to take another look when the 2026-2027 application cycle opens on August 6.
New Programs
No New Programs to share this month – check the 2025-2026 NursingCAS application for a full list of program deadlines. Don't forget to take another look when the 2026-2027 application cycle opens on August 6.