Applicant Newsletter

• 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.

Preparing & Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application Webinar

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) invites you to attend the Preparing and Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application webinar on Thursday, January 9, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET. Gain answers to your NursingCAS questions and discover what you need to know regarding the nursing school application process. The webinar provides current and future applicants the opportunity to hear from NursingCAS and AACN representatives. Save your spot and register today!

Webinar content includes:

• A detailed overview of the NursingCAS application
• Guidance on requesting fee waivers, transcripts, and submitting coursework entry
• Answers to FAQs (application statuses, references, etc.)
• Tips to avoid common mistakes
• Recommendations to ensure quick application processing times
• Resources available for NursingCAS applicants
• For more information on how NursingCAS can support you in the application process, please visit our website.

Reminder: 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Academic Update Windows 

The 2023-2024 Fall Academic Update (AU) II is open until January 10, 2025:

• 2023-2024 cycle: December 2, 2024 – January 10, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET

The 2024-2025 Fall Academic Update (AU) I is open until February 14, 2025:

• 2024-2025 cycle: December 16, 2024 – February 14, 2025, 11:50 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? Contact the NursingCAS Customer Service Team at nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org.

2023-2024 Cycle Close

The 2023-2024 NursingCAS application cycle will close on January 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET. That is the last date you will be able to submit your application. That is also the last date for deadlines on the current application and the last day for applicants in the “Undelivered” status to resubmit their application. We recommend that applicants save and print a PDF copy of their current application for record keeping purposes even though you will be able to carry your data and transcripts over to the next application cycle using the Re-Applicant feature.

Reminder: Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) and Minority Serving Institution Pathways Initiative (MSIPI)

The deadline to submit your application for the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) and the Minority Serving Institution Pathway Initiative (MSIPI) February 5 at 11:59 p.m. ET. 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).

OPEN SEATS

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing

Goldfarb School of Nursing is accepting applications for summer or fall terms! Now is the perfect time to pursue your nursing career! We have three BSN options:

• Upper Division BSN Program takes 20 months (5 terms) and is designed for students who have completed their first two years of education at an accredited institution who want to fulfill their desire to become a nurse.
• Accelerated BSN Program takes 12 months (3 terms) and is perfect for highly motivated students who have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing.
• Weekend/Evening Option BSN Program allows students to earn their degree in 36 months (9 terms) and is a part-time program so students can continue to work and care for family while pursuing their dream nursing career.

Goldfarb School of Nursing has been educating nurses for more than 100 years and is part of nationally recognized BJC HealthCare. Our St. Louis location is on the bustling Washington University School of Medicine campus, which is also home to two of the top hospitals in the country: Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Our graduates are highly sought after for jobs at top hospitals based on their hands-on learning and skill development, including dozens of high-fidelity simulations and virtual reality practice in preparation for clinicals. 

For more information, please visit our website. Questions? Contact our enrollment team at admissions@barnesjewishcollege.edu

California State University East Bay

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2025 through June 2, 2025 for the California State University, East Bay online/hybrid MSN program.

The Cal State East Bay Master of Science in Nursing Program seeks to prepare nurses from our diverse, multicultural community to be effective nurse educators, leaders and administrators in clinical, organizational, or academic settings. The curriculum builds and expands upon baccalaureate nursing practice and seeks to prepare nurses with broad knowledge and advanced skills needed for a higher level of nursing practice and leadership. The program allows for a seamless pathway to a practice or research doctoral education for those interested in a doctoral degree. The program provides graduate nursing education in an accessible and flexible delivery approach of online and hybrid courses. The program is designed to be completed in 4 semesters.

For more information on the MSN program, application procedures, or upcoming information sessions, please visit our website.

For questions or assistance, please contact msnursing@csueastbay.edu.

Carroll College

Carroll College in Helena, Montana is still accepting applications for our fifteen-month program in Accelerated Nursing, beginning May 2025. Apply by the end of the year and receive your admission decision in February!

Our Nursing students are sought after by some of the nation’s best hospitals and clinics because our students are exceptionally well-prepared for a nursing career. Our Accelerated Nursing students’ NCLEX first-time pass rates are 100%, and our students are socially and technically skilled to handle anything their adventure in nursing throws at them. For more information, please visit our website.

If you have any questions, please contact Christine Stout at cstout@carroll.edu.

Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College’s Nursing (RN) Associate Degree Program is now accepting applications for our cohort starting in Fall 2025!

Applications for the program are open from December 1st through February 15th!

Check out our updated 2025 Advising Guide for more details on the application process and what to expect when applying.

Why Choose Clackamas Community College?

Clackamas Community College (CCC) cultivates equitable, innovative, and responsive education. The Nursing Program prepares students with the necessary skills to become safe, reflective, and confident novice nurses within the community. We do so by providing positive and professional student-centered learning experiences coupled with high-quality simulation activities.

The Nursing Faculty Team values reflection, growth, cultural humility, collaboration, and empathy.

Examples of how the Nursing Program supports the mission, vision, and values of the college and community include:

• Small class sizes for optimal student engagement
• Next generation NCLEX preparation embedded throughout the educational program
• Each cohort has a designated faculty “lead” that provides wrap-around support and coaching outside the classroom
• Nurse Administrator responsible for maintaining program compliance and accreditation who actively engages in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work within the college and community

The Health Sciences Department will be hosting a virtual Nursing Open House on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at 6 p.m. PT.

Questions? For more information about our program or to register for the virtual open house, contact the Health Sciences Department at healthsciences@clackamas.edu.

Concordia University Wisconsin

Concordia University Wisconsin is still accepting Spring 2025 applications for our RN to BSN Completion program!

This is a fully-online BSN Completion program for RNs who have their ADN and wish to complete their BSN. CUW transfers in a maximum of 84 credits towards the 120 credit BSN program. The last Spring 2025 eight-week start term begins on March 10, 2025. Submit your application through NursingCAS by January 31, 2025. If you are submitting an application after this date, select the Summer 2025 application cycle in NursingCAS, and we’ll get you started either in March, May, or June. Concordia accepts applicants for the RN to BSN Completion program year-round, as classes start every eight weeks, with two start options every Spring, Summer, and Fall semester! Questions? Contact Concordia via email at admissions@cuw.edu.

Edgewood College

Becoming a registered nurse is one of the most rewarding professions and will take you on a journey of bringing hope, celebrating the wins, and having a profound impact on the lives of others every day. With a current NCLEX first-time pass rate of 99% across all BSN programs, you can be confident in the education you receive at Edgewood College.

To begin this journey, Apply Today!

Applications for Edgewood College’s two-year Traditional BSN Program and one-year Post-Baccalaureate Accelerated BSN Program are currently open, but our priority deadlines are coming up quick! To have priority admission into our Fall 2025 cohort, please submit your NursingCAS application by the following dates:

– Fall 2025 Traditional BSN Priority Deadline: February 1st, 2025, at 11:59 pm (CDT)

– Fall 2025 Accelerated BSN Priority Deadline: January 15th, 2025, at 11:59 pm (CDT)

For more information about the Traditional BSN and ABSN programs, please reach out to our Program Specialist/Outreach Coordinator, Amy Brinks, at ABrinks@edgewood.edu or (608) 663-4124 or check out our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Florida International University

Florida International University is accepting applications for our graduate programs for Fall 2025!

FIU’s Graduate Nursing Programs at the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences are designed to elevate the competencies of nursing professionals to become leaders in nursing practice, education, and management; to become advocates and writers of healthcare policy; and to become valued researchers seeking to improve the health and well-being of entire populations. Nationally-ranked among U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools, the FIU Graduate Nursing unit of the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees, and post-graduate certificates for the following concentrations:

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (New!)
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Educator

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2025. If you have any questions, call us at (305) 348-7703 or email msnadmin@fiu.edu. For more information, please register to attend an information session.

Harding University

The application is open for Harding University’s Master of Science in Nursing programs: Family Nurse Practitioner and Master’s Entry Level into Professional Nursing. Scholarships are available for eligible admitted students. Apply now!

• Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner: Available to registered nurses with a Bachelor’s of Science in nursing and higher degrees. This program prepares family nurse practitioners for outpatient settings across the lifespan. The program consists of online courses with on-campus intensives three times during the entire program. Part-time and full-time tracks are available. Now admitting in Fall, Spring, and Summer
• Master of Science in Nursing – Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing: Harding offers the first prelicensure program in Arkansas, preparing students to become advanced entry-level professional nurses who graduate with a Master of Science in nursing. The Master’s Entry into professional nursing will include a focus on health care administration and leadership. The five-semester program is offered year-round. Completed applications are reviewed upon submission.

Two tracks are available for the MEPN program:

1. Traditional track for those with bachelor’s degree in any field.*
2. Early entry track for those with 90 undergraduate credit hours.*

*Both MEPN tracks require Arkansas nursing prerequisites

For additional information on the FNP program, please email fnp@harding.edu. For additional information on the MEPN program, please email mepn@harding.edu.

Kettering College

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career and looking for an opportunity to broaden your impact as a leader? If so, check out the Master of Science in Nursing degree at Kettering College. The program is currently accepting applications for the August 2025 cohort (deadline July 1).

The MSN program is focused in nursing leadership and designed to prepare nurses for leadership roles in the rapidly changing healthcare environment – from the bedside to the boardroom. The 39-credit program is scheduled for completion over two years (six semesters) with courses offered online and practicum experiences arranged with healthcare facilities close to the student’s geographic area. Courses are designed for working professionals, and core content includes leadership, health promotion, organizational behavior, human resources, financial management, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional identity, mentoring, and more.

Graduates are academically prepared for the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader certification offered by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). Cohorts begin in August and January of each academic year.

Apply through NursingCAS by the July 1 deadline for August admission.

Questions? Contact Dr. Nicole Orian by email at nicole.orian@kc.edu or via text at (402) 202-1475.

McMurry University

McMurry University Nursing at Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing is accepting Spring term, beginning January 2025, applications for its 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 Nursing, 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 twice 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

There’s still time to apply to the OHSU School of Nursing for the following programs! Join us at Oregon’s only academic health center to receive a top-tier nursing education.

We have opportunities to start in Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Winter 2026. Click on a link to learn more about admissions requirements and start terms.

Applications closing Jan. 5:

• Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing (Acc Bacc)
• Acc Bacc to Family Nurse Practitioner
• Acc Bacc to Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Acc Bacc to Ph.D.
• Acc Bacc to Nurse-Midwifery
• Acc Bacc to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Applications closing Jan. 6:

• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse-Midwifery
• Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (priority application)

Learn how to apply, send us an email at proginfo@ohsu.edu or give us a call at (503) 494-7225 to answer any last-minute questions!

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 do require seven prerequisites (Chemistry I and II, Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Statistics, and Human Development) which could 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 must be completed by the start of the program in September. Our deadline for applications to the Fall 2025 cohort is February 1^st.

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

The Master of Science in Nursing for Entry into Nursing Practice (MENP) program at Rosalind Franklin University is a 24-month program to prepare students for both fundamental nursing concepts and the multifaceted evolving skills to join, and ultimately lead, the nursing profession. The program is designed for students who hold a non nursing bachelor’s degree.

The MENP program still has seats open for both the Summer and Fall start dates.

RFU MENP Program Highlights

• RFU boasts one of only a few Empathy Labs in the country where – through both physical and virtual interactions – students learn the skills to provide and advocate for empathetic, patient-centered care.
• Supportive faculty comprised of renowned clinical instructors and Magnet hospital clinical partners.
• Extensive hands-on experience with a variety of patient populations through a network of clinical sites – and RFU’s Interprofessional Community Clinic – prepares graduates for real-world nursing practice.

If you have questions or we can provide additional information, please email Liana Baldwin, Graduate Nursing Admissions Recruiter, at liana.baldwin@rosalindfranklin.edu. We also invite you to join us for a Discover MSN for Entry into Nursing Practice virtual session or On Campus event.

Roseman University of Health Sciences

Save Lives in 2025!!!

Whether you want to become BSN or advance your nursing career to become a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthetist, Roseman University College of Nursing has you covered. We are excited to announce that Roseman University is accepting applications for seats in the following nursing programs:

• Accelerated BSN Program 17-months to complete (Summer & Fall start dates)
• Doctorate of Nurse Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner (Summer 2025 start date)
• Doctorate of Nurse Practice-Nurse Anesthesia (Summer 2025 start date)

Visit our website to learn more about how you can start your academic journey to become a nurse or advance your career in nursing with our graduate programs. For more information, you can contact Roseman University of Health Sciences by phone at (702) 968-6642.

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 February 15th (all degrees) and September 30th (all degrees) every year. Graduate Certificate program only admit for Fall. 

Our Programs:

• 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, Nursing 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 mcpeakl@missouri.edu or by phone at (573) 882-0200.

William Jewell College

Jewell Nursing has received a 100% NCLEX Pass rate two years in a row! May Accelerated Track  (AT) has 100% pass three years in a row! 

We are accepting applicants for our May AT 2025, twelve-month BSN program at William Jewell College at a record pace! Don’t miss your chance to snag a spot in our cohort or to take advantage of the Liberty Hospital Scholarship Program. Apply early for the scholarship. Come study nursing with our supportive faculty, innovative learning, and world-class simulation center in beautiful Kansas City, home of the Chiefs, Royals, and William Jewell Cardinals!

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. Get all your questions answered quickly – schedule a meeting on Calendly to speak with her.

DEADLINE EXTENSIONS

Check next month’s Applicant Newsletter for more information on Deadline Extensions!

NEW PROGRAMS

Webster University

The Webster University College of Science and Health strives to enhance the abilities of its students preparing for careers in health and sciences.

Webster University’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) degree equips nurse anesthetists with knowledge and skills for clinical practice-oriented leadership through evidence-based research, quality improvement, intradepartmental collaboration, financial management, and systems leadership. Students gain high-quality and hands-on training through real-world experiences in all anesthetic techniques for adults and children.

Applications are now being accepted for the DNAP program starting in Summer 2026.

For questions or additional information about the program or admissions requirements, contact the Admissions Office via email at admit@webster.edu or by phone (314) 246-7800 or (800) 753-6765.