Applicant Newsletter

 

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.

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Recording Available: Preparing and Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application Webinar The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) hosted the Preparing and Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application webinar on September 30. Watch the recording to gain answers to your NursingCAS questions about submitting transcripts, fee waivers, coursework entry, and more as well as a detailed overview of the NursingCAS application and other FAQs. No matter where you are in the application process, this webinar is a great resource to discover everything you need to know regarding the nursing school application process. Follow NursingCAS on LinkedIn NursingCAS is now on LinkedIn! Follow us there to stay up to date with all NursingCAS and AACN events as well as information on nursing degrees, the nursing school application process, and other details about nursing education. Let’s stay connected!

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OPEN SEATS

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Anderson University – South Carolina

Are you ready to advance your nursing career? Anderson University is excited to announce open seats in our online RN-BSN and hybrid Accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing (ABSN) programs. 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.

RN to BSN: Our FLEX Nursing (RN to BSN) program is tailored for working nurses seeking a faster route to career advancement. With 28 credit hours and a senior capstone project, you can complete your degree in as little as 9 months.

• Start Dates: Fall (August & October), Spring (January & March), Summer (May & June)
• Spring 2026 January Deadline: December 15th, 2025

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 a 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 2026 (August)
• Early Decision Deadline: November 14th, 2025 | Final Deadline: March 20th, 2026

Sign up for an information session to learn more! For additional information or to schedule a virtual appointment with an enrollment counselor, please email admissioncounselor@andersonuniversity.edu or call 864-353-7013.

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Bellarmine University

Bellarmine University nurses are known and respected regionally and nationally. Bellarmine will give you 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 ensures you will be better prepared to be a compassionate and capable provider! Experience one of our Forbes Magazine–ranked top 10 NP programs for yourself!

Fall 2026 seats now available:

• MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Apply on Nursing CAS)
• MSN: Administration & Education
• DNP: Executive Leadership, Advanced Practice, Nurse Anesthesia (Apply on Nursing CAS)
• BSN to DNP: Leadership

Find out more by registering for an upcoming info session (10/16 or 11/19), scheduling an individual appointment with Amy Harrison, or applying on our website. All graduate programs are online or hybrid, but our southern hospitality makes you feel like you’re right here with us on our beautiful Kentucky campus!

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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.

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Creighton University

Creighton University College of Nursing has a national reputation for providing excellent nursing education, a commitment to service, and being at the forefront of the ever-changing field of nursing. Whether you are interested in career advancement, diversifying your skills, or simply taking the next step in your education, Creighton can help you get there. We offer programs at the baccalaureate (BSN) and doctoral (DNP) degree levels. We also offer a variety of post-graduate APRN certificates.

We are now accepting applications for a Summer 2026 start date for the following programs:

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Deadline- February 1

For more information about the DNP program, please visit our website.

New this year: Beginning with the Summer 2026 entering class, admitted students will be eligible to apply for the Soto Nursing Scholars Program—a fully funded DNP experience with a global focus. Learn more at creighton.edu/soto-nursing-scholars-program.

We are now accepting applications for a Fall 2026 start date for the following programs:

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN): Priority scholarship deadline- April 1, Secondary deadline- May 1

For more information about the ABSN program, please visit our website.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Deadline- May 1

For more information about the DNP program, please visit our website.

If you have any questions or we can provide additional information about any of our nursing programs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at nursing@creighton.edu.

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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 throughout the entire program. Part-time and full-time tracks are available. Now admitting in Fall, Spring, and Summer. Please contact our office for deadline information.
• 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 88 undergraduate credit hours.*

*Both MEPN tracks require Arkansas nursing prerequisites

For more information on the FNP program, please visit our FNP program page or email fnp@harding.edu. For more information on the MEPN program, please visit the MEPN program page or email mepn@harding.edu.

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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 2026 Applications for the Following Program:

MSN Entry into Nursing

Questions? Contact the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Office of Admissions at 410-955-7548 or jhuson@jhu.edu.

https://nursing.jhu.edu/

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Millikin University

Millikin University is accepting applicants for the following programs:

DNP – APRN Completion

Application Deadline: November 15th

Program Start: Mid-January 2026

Link to Website: https://millikin.edu/school-nursing/area-of-study/nursing-aprn-completion-program-dnp.

Completion in Leadership

Application Deadline: November 15th

Program Start: Mid-January 2026

Link to Website: https://www.millikin.edu/school-nursing/area-of-study/nursing-leadership-completion-dnp.

DNP-FNP

Application Deadline: November 15th

Program Start: Mid-January 2026

Link to Website: https://millikin.edu/school-nursing/area-of-study/nurse-practitioner-family-dnp.

Contact for more information: khise@millikin.edu/217.620.1475.

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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 2026.

We have the following application deadlines:

• Priority: December 15th
• Preferred: March 15th
• Rolling admission following the deadlines based on space availability

Please contact David Dinwiddie at david.dinwiddie@regiscollege.edu with any questions.

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DEADLINE EXTENSIONS

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Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University has extended the application deadline for the Entry-Level Master’s in Nursing – Clinical Nurse Leader (ELM-CNL) Program Spring 2026 cohort. All NursingCAS applications and supporting materials must be submitted by November 1, 2025, to be considered for spring admission.

For inquiries about program admission, please contact nursing.admissions@pepperdine.edu. For program details, visit our website.

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NEW PROGRAMS

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University of Mount Union

Applications for Spring 2026 are now being accepted for the University of Mount Union’s Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate Program! The University of Mount Union’s Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate Program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) or advanced practice nurses (APRNs) who already hold a graduate nursing degree and want to become board-certified Family Nurse Practitioners. The 24-credit program, which can be completed in under two years, combines mostly online coursework with two on-campus intensives and includes hands-on clinical training.

Applicants must have a master’s or doctoral nursing degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA, a current RN license (and APRN license if applicable), at least 1,000 clinical hours, and submit a statement of intent, resume, and transcripts. Graduates of the program will be prepared to provide patient-centered care across the lifespan, translate advanced knowledge into practice, collaborate across healthcare teams, utilize technology, analyze data for population health, improve safety and quality outcomes, and advance the professional nursing identity.

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