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The NursingCAS Applicant Newsletter is a monthly newsletter intended to keep you informed about programs with available space, deadline extensions, and new programs added to NursingCAS. The newsletter will feature:
- Open Seats: One of the benefits of NursingCAS is to provide notifications to applicants about programs that have available space. Review the listing below to determine if you would like to apply to one of these programs.
- Deadline Extensions: Programs often extend their deadlines in order to allow applicants more time to complete the admissions process. Review the list below to see if any programs you are interested in have extended their deadline.
- New Programs: New programs are added to NursingCAS on a continual basis. Discover and learn about new program offerings available to you by reviewing the listings below.
Applicants can also view the NursingCAS Events Calendar, where NursingCAS schools provide prospective students with information on events like upcoming webinars and information sessions throughout the application cycle.
The 2024-2025 NursingCAS Application Cycle Opened on August 8, 2024.
The 2024-2025 NursingCAS Application Cycle opened on August 8, 2024 and includes programs that begin in the following semesters: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Spring 2026.
The last date to submit to the 2023-2024 cycle is January 31, 2025. You will need to submit your application for the 2023-2024 cycle by 11:59 PM EST on January 31, 2025 for it to be considered by your program of interest (note that you must abide by your selected program’s deadline).
You are able to create a new account or log back into an existing account using the “Re-Applicant” feature. The Re-Applicant Feature allows you to carry over your data and transcripts from your previous NursingCAS application to the 2024-2025 application. The “Re-Applicant” feature is available to all users who had an active NursingCAS account during the previous application cycle regardless of whether your application was verified or even submitted to a program during that time. Additional details are available on this webpage.
To simplify the transition to the new cycle, please reference the New Application Cycle FAQs page.
Reminder: 2023-2024 Academic Update Window Open through August 23
The 2023-2024 Spring/Summer Academic Update (AU) window opened on Friday, May 24 and will close on Friday, August 23:
- 2023-2024 cycle: May 24, 2024 – August 23, 2024, 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 2024) or enter newly-planned coursework (i.e. Fall 2024) 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.
Questions? Please contact the NursingCAS Customer Service Team at nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org.
 OPEN SEATS
Concordia University Wisconsin
Concordia University Wisconsin still has open seats for the 15-month Accelerated Second Degree BSN for non-nurses in the Spring 2025 semester. The application deadline is November 1, 2024 in NursingCAS!
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree awarded with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and the following prerequisite courses: General Chemistry, Microbiology, Human Anatomy & Physiology 1, and Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 (grade of a B or better and taken within the past 7 years); and college algebra or calculus (grade of a C or better). Applicants must also have completed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course, but do not need to be currently certified.
Connect with Concordia University Wisconsin’s School of Nursing Admissions Counselor with questions at heidi.sternig@cuw.edu or via phone at (262) 243-4313.
McMurry University
McMurry Nursing at Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing is accepting applicants for the Spring term, beginning January 2025. Applications are open for the BSN and MSN programs. All qualified applicants will be accepted. Our program boasts a rich history of graduating high-quality nurses and top NCLEX pass rates: graduates from 2023 achieved 96%.
At McMurry University, we believe in making your educational journey as smooth as possible. That’s why there’s no waiting – you can start earning your degree immediately. Plus, we’ve eliminated the stress of an entrance exam. Admissions are granted two times per year, making it easier for you to plan your academic journey.
Working with Hendrick Health system in Abilene, Texas, our students can qualify for up to $28,000 over their last four semesters to cover tuition, fees, and books if they accept a guaranteed nursing role at Hendrick Health for four years after graduation.
For more information, please get in touch with Macy McMillan at (325) 793-6743 or via email at mcmillan.macy@phssn.edu.
Oregon Health & Science University
The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Nursing’s Nurse Anesthesia DNP program is accepting applications until October 7!
Apply today for the opportunity to learn at Oregon’s only academic health center and receive training in both general and regional anesthesia. Learn more about OHSU’s CRNA program on our website, and schedule an advising appointment to answer questions.
University of Cincinnati
Applications for our Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program are now open for the Spring 2025 semester. The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing’s graduate programs are a best value among top-ranked U.S. News & World Report programs and offer:
Affordable Quality Education
- First-time pass rates for ANCC 2023 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care board exam: 95%
- Faculty are practicing nurses, up-to-date clinically
- Hands-on training includes suturing, airway management, line placements, lumbar punctures, trauma assessment needle & surgical cricothyrotomy, chest needle decompression, chest tube placement, pericardiocentesis, interosseous access, cadaver lab.
- Weekly on-campus visits (required during two semesters for labs)
Flexibility
- Simple credit transfer process
- Finish the program in as few as 5 semesters or as many as 5 years
- All courses, except Advanced Health Assessment*, are offered online and asynchronously
*Requires weekly on-campus visits for one semester
The program requires 50 total credit hours and 504 clinical experience hours.
For information on required courses, you can review sample schema on our website.
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), and 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 30 (all degrees) and February 15 (all degrees) every year. The Graduate Certificate program only admits for Fall.
- 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)
- Graduate Certificate Care Management Online
- MS Nurse Educator
- MS Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare Systems
Hear more about our program from one of our students, Christine Harris, Nurse Leadership and Innovations in Health Care DNP.
For more information on becoming a MIZZOU Nurse, visit our website or contact Dr. Miriam Butler at butlermd@missouri.edu, Esther Ellis at ellise@missouri.edu, or Leslie McPeak at (573) 882-0200 or mcpeakl@missouri.edu.
William Jewell College
Jewell Nursing has received a 100% NCLEX Pass rate two years in a row!
We are speeding up our acceptance process for our January 2025, twelve-month BSN program at William Jewell College and seats are still available! Don’t miss your chance to snag a spot in our cohort or to take advantage of the Liberty Hospital Scholarship Program. Our 2023 and 2024 NCLEX Pass rate is 100%. Two years in a row! Come study nursing with our supportive faculty, innovative learning, and world-class simulation center in beautiful Kansas City.
More information about our program can be found on our website. For any additional questions, please call or text Allie Foltz at (816) 715-3982 or email her at foltza@william.jewell.edu. You can also schedule a meeting or visit with her for additional guidance.
Yale University
Join the Yale School of Nursing (YSN) community next Fall and fast-track your nursing career.
Why choose YSN?
- 101 years and counting: A tradition of excellence directly responsible for the first university-based model for nurse training, the first direct graduate entry nursing program (GEPN), the birthplace of the American hospice movement, the first professorship in psychiatric nursing, and more.
- Simulation and VR: A state-of-the-art education, including over 10,000 square feet of newly renovated simulation space and cutting-edge virtual reality technology.
- Faculty clinicians: A world-class faculty of active clinicians who maintain active practices and bring a real-world approach to the classroom and lab.
- Our mission of better health for all: A school-wide commitment to health equity, social justice, and training nurses who will actively work to reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations.
- Clinical placements: Unlike many nursing schools, YSN identifies and secures clinical opportunities for students rather than requiring them to find their own clinical placements.
Fall 2025 NursingCAS Deadlines:
November 1: Priority Deadline
December 1: Early Decision
Apply early for your best opportunity to be admitted and receive scholarships.
Learn More about the application process | Come to an event | Schedule a Virtual Appointment
 DEADLINE EXTENSIONS
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing’s local to global mission means we partner with people in Baltimore and around the world to improve health. As a top-ranked graduate school of nursing, we serve as leaders both in the acute setting and in the community to improve health equity and advocate for people, their families, and entire populations. We hope you’ll consider becoming a Hopkins nurse.
Still Accepting Spring 2025 Applications for the Following Program:
If you have any questions, please contact the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Office of Admissions by phone at (410) 955-7548 or via email at jhuson@jhu.edu.
Stephen F. Austin State University
The Stephen F. Austin State University DeWitt School of Nursing would like to announce that we have extended our BSN program deadline for Spring 2025 admission to October 1, 2024, and we have open seats!
Our 4-semester program will start in January of 2025. Our program is known for excellence and consistently high NCLEX pass rates, including the most recent rate of 97.32%. Over 90% of our graduates have jobs prior to graduation, and 100% are employed at 6 months after graduation. You can read more about the program, including admission criteria on our website or email Katy Trotty, BSN Program Coordinator, at trottyka@sfasu.edu for more information.
 NEW PROGRAMS
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