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 features:
- 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.
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.
Recording Available: Preparing & Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application Webinar
Last week The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and NursingCAS hosted our Preparing and Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application webinar. If you were unable to attend or want to review the webinar you can watch the recording for an overview of the NursingCAS application portal, information on fee waivers, and more.
Ready to start or submit your application? Log into NursingCAS today!
Reminder: 2024-2025 Academic Update Window
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. Fall 2024) or enter newly-planned coursework (i.e. Spring 2025) 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.
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
California State University East Bay
The Cal State East Bay Master of Science in Nursing Program seeks to prepare nurses from our diverse, multicultural community to be effective leaders in clinical and academic settings. The curriculum expands upon baccalaureate nursing practice and prepares nurses with broad knowledge and advanced skills needed for a higher level of nursing practice and leadership. The program allows for pathways to teaching and organizational leadership as well as to doctoral education focused on practice or research. The program provides graduate nursing education in an accessible and flexible delivery approach of online courses. The program is designed to be completed in 4 semesters (full-time) and can also be completed on a part-time basis.
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 January and receive your admissions decision by early March!
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.
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!
Concordia University Wisconsin is also accepting applications for Fall 2025 for the following programs:
*Please note that Fall is the only entry term for these particular programs!
The Fall 2025 deadline for these programs is July 1, 2025. Students do not need to wait until July to submit your application! CUW encourages students to submit their applications as soon as they are able to, to ensure a spot in the program.
Connect with Concordia’s School of Nursing Admissions Counselor, Maggie McIntyre, to learn more about these program and start options. Email Maggie at maggie.mcintyre@cuw.edu or call at 262-243-1803 for more information.
Davenport University
Join Davenport University’s Fall 2025 BSN Pre-Licensure program today!
Nursing remains among the fastest-growing occupations today. With a 100% employment rate after graduation, there is no better time to start your nursing career. Davenport University will help you achieve a rewarding career in the most in-demand nursing disciplines.
Why choose Davenport?
- Our programs develop graduates who are highly sought after because they learn from highly credentialed faculty with current practical experience.
- We prepare you for licensing exams and build a solid foundation for your future in nursing. In fact, we’re so confident our nursing program will lead you to a career as a nurse within six months of graduation that our nursing program qualifies for Davenport’s Employment Guarantee.
- Unlike some nursing schools, acceptance into Davenport’s nursing program guarantees you a seat. This guarantee is made without a prerequisite requirement and ensures you aren’t placed on a waitlist.
- We offer generous grants and scholarships, including an $8,000 nursing scholarship, which is available for our Warren, Lansing and Midland campuses.
Don’t wait! The application deadline is Friday, February 7, 2025. Apply today!
Manchester University Fort Wayne
There is currently no wait list for our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program Fall 2025 cohort!
Are you ready to take the next step in your health care career, or perhaps you’re looking for a career change altogether? Manchester offers a full-time, 16-month program that can get you on the fast track to a new, meaningful and rewarding career. When you graduate from Manchester’s nursing program, you will be equipped as a highly-skilled and caring professional with an appreciation for the greater good and the know-how to ensure positive patient, family and community health outcomes.
Want to hear from a recent student? Eri Tamada says nursing has been a dream since she was little. Moving from California to Indiana to enroll in Manchester’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program was a bold move, and “making history” as the program’s inaugural class helps drive her to her goal. Hear what else she has to say by !
Learn more about our admission requirements, curriculum, tuition, etc. by !
Not sure if you’ve met the prerequisite requirements? Send your transcripts to , indicate that you are interested in the ABSN program, and we will get back to you about what, if anything, you might be missing!
Have questions? Contact the Manchester University Fort Wayne’s Office of Graduate Admissions by email at or by phone (260) 470-2703. We look forward to hearing from you!
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia is now accepting applications to the Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program! Those interested in applying for the program should apply by the application deadline of May 31, 2025, and anticipate a January 2026 start date if offered an interview and spot in the program.
Here are a few of the reasons why the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program at Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia stands out above the rest:
Single-Focus on Anesthesia: The only independent institution in the country with all resources centered on nurse anesthesia, allowing specialized focus with the Acute Surgical Pain Management Fellowship, Nurse Anesthesia Educator Track, and Business Institute following the doctorate program.
Regional Anesthesia: Students receive a full semester of acute surgical pain management instruction from experts in the field. Regional anesthesia training is provided by the Director of MTSA’s Acute Surgical Pain Management Fellowship.
CRNA Faculty: High-level investment in each student learner, providing access to world-class faculty and professional role models.
Advanced Simulations: Hands-on Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) integrated from the beginning of the program, providing early development of clinical skills.
Clinical Experience: Integrated program with exposure to distinguished clinical settings, offering highly selective job placement based on the advanced full-scope skillset of MTSA graduates.
Learn about our admissions criteria here! Information about Early Interview criteria available at this link as well.
Please contact the Admissions Office (admissions@mtsa.edu) for more information!
Northwest University
We are currently accepting applications for the Buntain School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Fall 2025 cohort. The application deadline is January 31, 2025.
Unlike other nursing schools you may be considering, NU is a private Christian university that honors your faith. Here, you can bring your full self as a student where we intentionally integrate faith into each course to help you incorporate it into your nursing profession.
At the Buntain School of Nursing, our two-year program blends scientific, clinical, and holistic health studies – enhanced by community/population health and cross-cultural study abroad experiences – to fully equip students for successful careers as registered nurses.
Through our partnerships with some of the most respected hospitals in the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle Children’s, Evergreen Hospital, Overlake Medical Center, UW Medical Center, and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, you’ll gain invaluable clinical experience under the guidance of some of the best professionals in the field.
For additional information on the BSN program, please visit our website or email admissions@northwestu.edu.
Oregon Health & Science University
The OHSU School of Nursing RN to B.S. Completion program is accepting applications to start in March. Designed for Registered Nurses who have an associate degree in nursing and want to earn a bachelor’s in nursing, this program is 100% online and can be completed in as little as nine months! Apply by Jan. 31 to be considered for a $2,000 scholarship!
Learn how to apply and reach out to chat with an Admissions Counselor.
The OHSU School of Nursing B.S. with a major in nursing (3-year) program is also still accepting applications to start in September. This bachelor’s program is offered across Oregon in Ashland, Klamath Falls, La Grande, Monmouth and Portland. Join a top-ranked nursing program, and apply by Feb. 15 for the Portland campus and Feb. 28 for the Ashland, Klamath Falls, La Grande or Monmouth campuses.
Learn how to apply and review the admissions requirements.
Questions? Email proginfo@ohsu.edu, call 503-494-7725 or join us for virtual office hours!
Pfeiffer University
The Pfeiffer University Department of Nursing is accepting applications for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree for August 2025 entry. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2025.
Pfeiffer University’s Department of Nursing strives to prepare knowledgeable, skilled nurses who have the motivation to serve and the knowledge to lead, whether at the bedside or in leadership positions. Students are mentored to help them fully develop their abilities and talents, enabling them to pursue their aspiration and dreams.
For more information about the admissions process visit the website.
Questions? Please contact Dana Martin at dana.martin@pfeiffer.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 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 1st.
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 a 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 Michigan Ann Arbor
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 one week 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 2025 NursingCAS Deadlines:
- March 15, 2025: Final deadline for all NP programs
- May 1, 2025: Leadership, Analytics, & Innovation MSN Deadline
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-Gerontology Acute Care NP: MSN, DNP, and Post-Master’s Certificate
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP: MSN*, DNP, and Post-Master’s Certificate
- Leadership, Analytics, & Innovation: MSN (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
- 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 (online only)
Visit the UMSN Concentrations & UMSN Certificates pages for ways to add value to your degree after acceptance.
We are here to help! 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 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 2 years in a row! May Accelerated Track (AT) has 100% pass 3 years in a row!
Accepting applications for our 12-month May AT 2025BSN program. We have rolling admissions and making decisions quickly to help you with your journey!
Apply early to take advantage of the Liberty Hospital Scholarship Program.
Study nursing with our supportive faculty, innovative learning, and world-class simulation center in beautiful and affordable Kansas City, home of the Chiefs, Royals, and William Jewell Cardinals!
More information about our program can be found on our website.
To speak with someone directly and get your questions answered swiftly, please call or text Allie Foltz at (816) 715-3982 or email her at foltza@william.jewell.edu . You can also schedule a calendly meeting directly with her.
 DEADLINE EXTENSIONS
Oregon Health & Science University
The application deadline for OHSU’s accelerated B.S. with a major in nursing in Ashland is extended to Feb. 7. Submit your application for the opportunity to earn your bachelor’s in nursing in only 15 months through Oregon’s only academic health center!
The School of Nursing Admissions Office is here to answer your questions. Email us at proginfo@ohsu.edu to set up a call or join an Admissions Counselor on Wednesdays for virtual office hours. We’re here to help and look forward to reviewing your application!
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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 features:
