Announcements
Join the NursingCAS Student Ambassador Group
Are you a current student that is passionate about nursing? Do you want to share your enthusiasm with other students? Join the NursingCAS Student Ambassador Group!
This new initiative will bring together 10-15 current nursing students to promote nursing education, the nursing profession, and NursingCAS to prospective students. We are looking for:
- Current nursing students enrolled in a participating NursingCAS program
- Students that are willing to share details of the application process, nursing school experience, and nursing career aspirations with prospective students
- Must be able to commit to a one-year term
Interested? Submit a volunteer form by Friday, November 13. More information can be found on our website.
Upcoming Webinar: Exploring Nursing Schools – Where to Begin?
AACN will be hosting a webinar titled Exploring Nursing Schools – Where to Begin? on Thursday, November 5 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET. This session will share everything you need to know for successfully exploring nursing schools, including questions to ask and best practices for staying engaged with the schools you are interested in attending.
This session will take place during the Discover Nursing School Virtual Fair on Thursday, November 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. During the Virtual Fair, you will be able to connect with admissions representatives from nursing schools across the country to ask about application requirements, prerequisite courses, internship and clinical practice options, and more. Register today to be entered to win a NursingCAS application fee waiver!
Read the NursingCAS Blog
Are you looking for tips, resources, and guidance for applying to nursing school? Check out the NursingCAS blog! September’s article provided expert application tips from nursing school admissions advisors and NursingCAS staff to set you up for success as you begin your nursing school application. Read the article and make sure you’re checking the blog every month for a new post.
Resource Spotlight
NursingCAS Explore Schools
Check the NursingCAS Explore Schools page for a comprehensive list of participating programs. Browse NursingCAS schools at the beginning of your application journey and navigate to individual school websites to get to know their offerings, admissions requirements, and more. Then log in to your NursingCAS application to easily submit and secure a seat at your best-fit program!
Application Tips
Review the NursingCAS Help Center
The NursingCAS Applicant Help Center contains numerous articles on how to navigate and complete your application. Review the Help Center at the start of your application journey to make sure you’re clear on how the application works. If you don’t see an answer to your question or need further assistance, contact NursingCAS Customer Service at support@nursingcas.myliaison.com or 617-612-2880, or by chat on your application homepage.
Open Seats
Bellarmine University
2027 open seats now available on NCAS. Applicants must already hold a BSN (or be in-progress to graduate) to apply. Rolling admissions. Early start (spring/summer) options available!
- 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)
All Kentucky and Southern IN residents will be provided with local preceptors and clinical sites. Out-of-state residents may choose their clinical locations with assistance from our clinical coordinator. Tuition discounts offered for employees of our partner affiliates
Our trained nurses and advanced providers are known and respected regionally and nationally. Bellarmine, located in Louisville, KY, boasts supportive faculty that 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 in today's healthcare world.
Find out more by registering for an upcoming info session, visiting our website, or scheduling an appointment.
Florida International University
Florida International University is accepting applications for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027!
FIU Nursing’s Accelerated Option BSN program at the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences is uniquely designed for people who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. The AO BSN is comprised of four (4) semesters of full-time coursework. Students are admitted into the AO BSN program once a year in the Fall semester.
Deadline: May 10, 2027
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.
Deadline: May 10, 2027
FIU Nursing’s Combined BSN/MSN Track for Foreign-Educated Physicians (FEP) program at the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a pathway for foreign educated physicians (FEPs) from culturally diverse backgrounds to obtain the BSN degree, become Registered Nurses (RNs), obtain the MSN degree and become eligible to take the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) national certification exam. Students are admitted into the Combined BSN/MSN Track for Foreign-Educated Physicians (FEP) once a year in the Fall semester.
Deadline: May 10, 2027
For more information, please visit: https://cnhs.fiu.edu/info/. You can also email us at sscnhs@fiu.edu.
Apply now!
Oregon Health and Science University
The OHSU School of Nursing is Oregon's only academic health center, with six locations across Oregon, as well as hybrid and online options. We offer multiple nationally ranked bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Learn more!
The following programs close soon:
Family Nurse Practitioner | Apply by Nov. 1
Accelerated bachelor's to Family Nurse Practitioner | Apply by Nov. 1
Request information or send us a question!
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 2027.
Application Deadlines:
- Priority II: December 15th
- Regular: March 15th
Please contact David Dinwiddie at david.dinwiddie@regiscollege.edu with any questions.
University of Michigan
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 have five days after the posted deadlines to arrive at NursingCAS. Comprehensive admissions requirements are available on the UMSN Admissions and Aid webpage (nursing.umich.edu/admissions-aid/admission-requirements). Admissions decisions are released on a semi-rolling basis.
Fall 2027 NursingCAS Deadlines:
- December 1st, 2026: Priority deadline for all MSN, DNP, and Post-Master's Certificate programs
- March 1st, 2027: 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*
- 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 and Post-Master's Certificate (online only)
- Nurse-Midwifery: MSN, DNP, and Post-Master's Certificate
- Nurse-Midwifery/Primary Care FNP Combined Program: MSN and DNP -Post-Master's DNP
Visit the UMSN Concentrations page & the UMSN Certificates page for ways to add value to your degree after acceptance.
Sign up to receive more information for your program of interest by visiting our inquiry form. 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; 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).
- Leadership & Innovations in Healthcare (MS or DNP) (Rolling Applications. No deadline).
- 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
William Jewell College
Limited Seats Remain for January 2027 Accelerated BSN
Your path to nursing can start this January at William Jewell College, just outside Kansas City, Missouri!
Already have a bachelor's degree in another field? Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing in just 12 months through Jewell's Accelerated Track. Limited seats remain for our January 2027 cohort!
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
Why Accelerated Nursing at Jewell?
- 100% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate across all nursing tracks for three consecutive years
- 100% employment within three months of graduation
- Exceptional clinical experiences at leading hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the Kansas City region
- Hands-on learning in our internationally endorsed simulation center
- A close-knit learning environment where students are known, challenged and supported
Ask us about the Liberty Hospital + William Jewell Nursing Partnership, offering eligible Accelerated Track students financial support and a pathway to employment at Liberty Hospital following graduation.
At Jewell, you will be more than a number. Guided by our Nursing Hallmarks of Integrity, Compassion, Leadership, Scholarship, Service to All and Excellence in Practice, we prepare nurses with the knowledge, clinical judgment, compassion and confidence to lead and serve.
Apply through NursingCAS by November 15!
Questions? We would love to connect with you!
Tracy Irby, Nursing Admission Counselor - Irbyt@william.jewell.edu
Dr. Tiffany Condren, Program Director - Condrent@william.jewell.edu
Deadline extensions
No Deadline Extensions to share this month – check the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 NursingCAS application cycles for a full list of program deadlines.
New Programs
Oregon Health & Science University
The OHSU School of Nursing is excited to announce a new doctoral program! The D.N.P. in Executive Leadership is now available to start this fall. This hybrid program can be completed in just 18 months. Join a program that prepares you to work in top executive roles.