Application Deadlines

We use a deadline-driven process for our academic programs. Please see below for information related to our Doctoral, Master’s, and Accelerated programs. For traditional BSN applicants, please visit the University’s undergraduate checklist page for application deadline information.

MSN, Post-Graduate APRN Certificate, and Certificate Programs Schedule

Please note: Full-time option not available for every term or every program. Applications must be submitted by the Application Deadline date.
MSN Programs Post-Graduate Programs (including streamlined) Certificates Non-Degree Program
	Full-Time Application Open	Full-Time Application Deadline	Part-Time Application Open	Part-Time Application Deadline	Latest Decision Notification
Spring 2022	N/A	N/A	July 1, 2021	October 15, 2021	mid-December
Summer 2022	July 1, 2021	November 1, 2021	July 1, 2021	March 15, 2022	Full-time Summer start: mid-February Part-time Summer start late-April
Fall 2022	July 1, 2021	November 1, 2021	July 1, 2021	March 15, 2022	Full-time Fall start: mid-March Part-time Fall start: mid-May

Submatriculation (Current Penn BSN or ABSN students only)

Submatriculation Admissions Information Please note: Applications must be submitted by the Application Deadline Date.
	Application Open	Application Deadline	Latest Decision Notification
Traditional BSN seniors	July 1, 2021	November 1, 2021	mid-December
Traditional BSN juniors and ABSN students	July 1, 2021	April 1, 2022	mid-April

Doctoral Programs Schedule

Please note: Applications must be submitted by the Application Deadline date.
	Application Open	Application Deadline	Latest Decision Notification
PhD Program Fall 2022	July 1, 2021	December 1, 2021	mid-February
Nurse Anesthesia DNP Summer 2023	July 1, 2021	November 1, 2021	late-April
Post Master’s DNP Fall 2022	July 1, 2021	November 1, 2021	mid-February
Executive Leadership DNP Fall 2022	July 1, 2021	November 1, 2021	mid-February

Accelerated Options Schedule

Please note: Applications must be submitted by the Application Deadline date.
Summer 2022	Application Open	Application Deadline	Latest Decision Notification
BSN Second Degree	July 1, 2021	October 15, 2021	mid-February
BSN-MSN	July 1, 2021	October 15, 2021	mid-February
BSN-PhD (Hillman Scholars)	July 1, 2021	October 15, 2021	mid-February

Dates subject to change without notice.

MSN Programs Application Requirements