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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
Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Freshmen
Admits: Fall
Early action application deadline: November 1
Regular decision application deadline: February 3
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Transfer Students
Admits: Fall
Standard application deadline: January 15
Final application deadline: April 1
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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 for Non-RNs
Admits: Fall
Early application deadline: November 1
Standard application deadline: January 15
Final application deadline: April 1
Decision notification: September – May
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Master of Science in Nursing for RNs
Not accepting applications for the fall 2025 start.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Admits: Fall
Early application deadline: November 1
Standard application deadline: January 15
Final application deadline: April 1
Interview: August – April
Decision notification: September – May
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- Spring 2025 start term is now available for the post-master’s DNP program, no new specialty option. The application deadline is Oct. 15, 2024. (A master’s degree in nursing is required for entry to the post-master’s DNP program.)
- 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.
Doctor of Philosophy
Admits: Fall
Early application deadline: October 15*
Standard application deadline: December 1*
Final application deadline for international applicants: February 1
Final application deadline: March 15
Interview: August – March
Decision notification: September – April
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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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