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Important dates and links to applications are listed below for undergraduate, graduate, professional and certificate programs in the UIC College of Nursing.
Undergraduate Programs Heading link
Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Admits: Fall
Deadline: January 15
Interview: September – February
Decision notification: September – Late March
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UIC Nursing’s BSN program in Springfield is accepting late applications for Fall 2024. Learn more.
RN to BSN Program
Admits: January, March, June, August and October
Deadline: Rolling
Decision notification: Ongoing
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Graduate and Professional Programs Heading link
Master of Science in Nursing–Graduate-Entry
Admits: Fall
Deadline: January 15
Interview: September – February
Decision notification: September – Late March
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Master of Science in Nursing–Advanced Generalist
Admits: Fall
Deadline: January 15
Interview: September – February
Decision notification: September – Late March
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Doctor of Nursing Practice
Admits: Fall
Deadline: January 15
Interview: September – February
Decision notification: September – Late March
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- The Post-Masters DNP program is fully online and does not meet F-1/J-1 student visa requirements. Students in other visa categories should check regulations for their specific visa type before applying.
Spring 2024 start term is now available for students interested in the post-master’s DNP program (no specialty option). The application deadline is Nov. 1, 2023. [NOTE: A master’s degree in nursing is required for entry to the post-master’s DNP program]
Doctor of Philosophy
Admits: Fall
Deadline: December 1
Interview: January
Decision notification: September – February
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Certificate Programs Heading link
Post-DNP Certificate
Admits: Fall
Deadlines: January 15
Final decisions will be sent to applicants no later than mid-March
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Hospice and Palliative Care Certificate
Admits: Fall and spring
Deadlines: July 15 (fall); November 15 (spring)
Decision notification: Usually within 30 days of application deadline
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School Nurse Certificate
Admits: Fall and spring
Deadlines: July 15 (fall); November 15 (spring)
Decision notification: Usually within 30 days of application deadline
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Teaching/Learning in Nursing & Health Sciences Certificate
Admits: Fall, spring and summer
Deadline: July 15 (fall); November 15 (spring); April 15 (summer)
Decision notification: Usually within 30 days of application deadline
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Global Health Nursing Certificate
Admits: Fall
Deadline: July 15 (fall)
Decision notification: Usually within 30 days of application deadline
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