Admissions Overview

Apply to join our graduate nursing programs in the 
heart of New England.

Applicants must submit a completed application to NursingCAS by the deadline date to be considered for admission. Application status emails will be sent to the email provided on the application via NursingCAS. See application deadline dates below. 

We based our admissions on your experience and passion for pursuing a career in nursing. We expect all application materials to be the applicants’ own authored work. 

NursingCAS application process is open for Fall 2024 Admissions Cycle

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Spring & Fall 2024 Admissions | Completed Application Deadline Dates

Download the 23/24 Admissions Cycle Timeline Here

• Admission priority is given to completed applications submitted by the various deadlines
• Completed Priority & Regular Admissions Deadline Applicants will be considered for our limited Chancellor & Nightingale Scholarships
• Completed applications after these deadlines may be considered based on placement availability, up until the final rolling admission deadline

Completed Application Requirements:

Applications must be complete and submitted by to the completed application deadline to be considered. A completed application entails the following:

• All required items are uploaded into NursingCAS by the specific application deadline
• $80 NursingCAS fee paid
• The completion of the supplemental application, which includes a Proof of Residency Form and Criminal Background Checks Authorization Form
  • The supplemental application is completed outside of NursingCAS. Applicants will gain access via email only once they submit their NursingCAS Application and pay the NursingCAS fee.
• $114 Supplemental Admissions Application Fee paid
  • The Supplemental Admissions Application Fee is in addition to the fee paid to NursingCAS.
  • NOTE: No refunds will be issued for any application fees. Even in the event an applicant receives a discount code, or an approved fee waiver, once an applicant pays the Supplemental Application Fee, there will be no refunds permitted.

If you have any questions please e-mail gsnadmissions@umassmed.edu