Announcements
Upcoming Webinar: Find Out How to Apply Through NursingCAS
Learn all about how to apply for nursing school during our upcoming webinar, Preparing and Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application, on September 22 at 2 p.m. ET. This webinar will share essential information about how to submit a successful nursing school application, including an overview of the new NursingCAS application interface, submitting application materials, and more.
Even if you are unable to attend live, register anyway. All registrants will receive a copy of the webinar recording via email.
Explore Nursing Programs at the Discover Nursing School Virtual Fair
Register for the Discover Nursing School Virtual Fair on November 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. This free event is an exciting opportunity to connect with nursing school admissions representatives from across the country in a convenient virtual format.
The Virtual Fair will host a growing list of nursing schools eager to meet with you and share information about their nursing programs across all degree levels. This event is your opportunity to speak with admissions staff directly to ask about application requirements, prerequisite courses, internship and clinical practice options, and more. Register today!
NursingCAS Blog: Expert Application Tips
The fall semester has just started. Nursing students across the country are either getting well acclimated with their studies or are preparing to apply for a nursing program very soon. For those thinking of applying, this month’s blog article compiles expert application tips from nursing school admissions advisors and NursingCAS staff.
Read the blog here and check back every month for tips, resources, and guidance for prospective nursing students.
Resource Spotlight
NursingCAS New Application Cycle FAQs
Check out the NursingCAS New Application Cycle FAQs to get the answers to common application questions. With the NursingCAS 2026-2027 Application Cycle opening just last month, this resource answers questions about cycle dates, the re-application process, and more to ensure that students are prepared for the new cycle.
Application Tips
Check Your Application Status
Don’t forget to check your NursingCAS application status. This section on the Homepage of the application helps you track the submission of all materials and your application’s overall progress. Visit the Applicant Help Center for detailed instructions on how to check your application status.
Open Seats
Anderson University
Are you ready to advance your nursing career? Anderson University is excited to announce open seats in online RN to BSN programs and the launch of our Fall 2027 Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) application! 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.
ABSN: Our Accelerated Nursing program is perfect for individuals with 59 hours of previous college credit or a bachelor's degree in another field. This 15-month track prepares you to take the NCLEX and become a registered nurse, opening doors to various fields of nursing and leadership roles. With an NCLEX pass rate of over 90% and a 100% ABSN job placement rate, Anderson University is the ideal place to launch your nursing career.
- Start Date: Fall 2027 (August)
- Early Decision Deadline: November 13, 2026 | Final Deadline: March 20, 2027
RN to BSN: Our online Fast Track Nursing (RN to BSN) program is tailored for working nurses seeking a faster route to career advancement. With 32 credit hours and a senior capstone project, you can complete your degree in as little as 9 months. Seats remaining!
- Start Dates: Fall 2026 (October 19), Spring 2027 (January 11 & March 15), Summer 2027 (May 10 & June 28)
- Fall 2026 Deadline: Sept 14, 2026 *Extensions available.
For additional information or to schedule a virtual appointment with an enrollment counselor, please email admissioncounselor@andersonuniversity.edu or call 864-353-7013.
Bellarmine University
2027 open seats now available on NCAS. Applicants 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)
- Nurse Anesthesia- DNP (3-yr hybrid)
NP Programs- All Kentucky and Southern IN residents will be provided with preceptors and clinical sites. Tuition discounts offered for employees of our partner affiliates. Out-of-state residents may choose their clinical locations.
Nurse Anesthesia- Must relocate to KY by semester 3 for in-person courses & clinicals.
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!
Find out more by registering for an upcoming info session, visiting our website, or scheduling an appointment.
Loma Linda University
Thinking about pursuing a nursing degree? Loma Linda University School of Nursing is now accepting applications for several upcoming programs. Applications for DNP, MS, and PhD programs are currently open for Winter 2027 (January 2027), except for the CRNA program. Applications are also being accepted for the BS in Nursing program for Spring 2027 (March 2027). Additional information can be found on our program page.
Interested in learning more? Information Sessions for all programs are now available on our Info Session page. Join an upcoming virtual session to connect with program representatives, learn about admissions requirements and application processes, and have your questions answered.
Info Session page can be found at https://nursing.llu.edu/information-sessions.
Explore your options and RSVP for an upcoming Information Session today!
Questions? Feel free to contact us at nursing@llu.edu.
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 I: October 1st
- Priority II: December 1st
- Regular: March 1st
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. 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*
- 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 and Post-Master's Certificate (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 by visiting umforms.tfaforms.net/218010. 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
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
No New Programs to share this month – check the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 NursingCAS application cycles for a full list of new programs.