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, MSNS, 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 (All MSN programs) Master of Science in Nutrition Science (Fall start only - see deadlines below) Post-Graduate Programs (including streamlined) Certificates (follow part-time schedule) Non-Degree Program (see deadline below)
	Full-Time Application Open	Full-Time Application Deadline	Part-Time Application Open	Part-Time Application Deadline	Latest Decision Notification
Spring 2023	N/A	N/A	July 1, 2022	October 17, 2022	mid-December
Summer 2023	July 1, 2022	November 1, 2022	July 1, 2022	March 15, 2023	Full-time Summer start: mid-February Part-time Summer start late-April
Fall 2023	July 1, 2022	November 1, 2022	July 1, 2022	March 15, 2023	Full-time Fall start: mid-March Part-time Fall start: mid-May
Master of Science in Nutrition Science (MSNS) Fall 2023	July 1, 2022	November 1, 2022	July 1, 2022	March 15, 2023	Full-time start: mid-March Part-time start: mid-May
Non-Degree 2023	N/A	N/A	All terms July 1, 2022	Spring December 1, 2022 Summer & Fall May 1, 2023	Within 2 weeks after completed application

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, 2022	November 1, 2022	mid-December
Traditional BSN juniors and ABSN students	July 1, 2022	April 3, 2023	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 2023	July 1, 2022	December 1, 2022	mid-February
Nurse Anesthesia DNP Summer 2024	July 1, 2022	November 1, 2022	late-April
Post Master’s DNP Fall 2023	July 1, 2022	(Priority) November 1, 2022 (Final) February 1, 2023	mid-February mid-February
Executive Leadership DNP Fall 2023	July 1, 2022	(Priority) November 1, 2022 (Final) February 1, 2023	mid-February mid-February

Accelerated Options Schedule

Please note: Applications must be submitted by the Application Deadline date.
Fall 2023	Application Open	Priority Application Deadline	Priority Latest Decision Notification	Regular Application Deadline	Regular Latest Decision Notification
BSN Second Degree	July 1, 2022	October 17, 2022	mid-January	December 1, 2022	mid-March
BSN-MSN	July 1, 2022	October 17, 2022	mid-January	December 1, 2022	mid-March
BSN-PhD (Hillman Scholars)	July 1, 2022	October 17, 2022	mid-January	December 1, 2022	mid-March

Dates subject to change without notice.

MSN Programs Application Requirements