NEXus (Nursing Education Xchange Program) admissions requirements and enrollment process
NEXus is a distance-accessible academic collaborative of select doctoral institutions that facilitates enrollment in doctoral courses unavailable on your home campus. These institutions have identified courses open for enrollment to PhD and DNP students of partnering institutions. PhD and DNP students may enroll in just one course, or they may select from a specified group of courses (a cluster) such as Nursing Education or Diverse and Vulnerable Populations. The CU Anschutz College of Nursing is a full academic collaborator in NEXus
The Process
Steps to Take
Step 1: Check the requirements
Before applying, make sure that you meet these requirements:
Have questions about whether you meet the admissions criteria?
Connect with our enrollment team to discuss your unique situation and how to prepare to apply.
Step 2: Gather your application materials
To apply, submit a complete application in NursingCAS that includes:
Step 3: Submit your application by the deadline
To apply, you’ll need to submit a complete application in NursingCAS. Applications are reviewed in two cycles: priority and extended. We highly recommend that you:
Applicants must submit a complete application in NursingCAS. We highly recommend that you:
Submit an application by the posted deadline.
Application Tip: NEXus applicants are not required to submit official transcripts.
Step 4: Monitor your application status
After you submit your application, please:
- Log into NursingCAS periodically to monitor application status.
- Complete applications will be reviewed by CU Anschutz Nursing staff before being forwarded to faculty. Applicants will be notified via email if additional information is required.
To resend, please refer to the NursingCAS help page.
Step 5: Admissions decision process
Admission decisions will be communicated via the email address provided in your application.
Applicants will be notified if they are admitted, waitlisted, or denied. Please review all communications carefully, as some applicants may be required to meet provisional, probationary, or conditional requirements prior to enrollment.
We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to CU Anschutz College of Nursing!
Step 6: Complete all pre-enrollment steps
If you receive an offer of admission, congratulations! Please note that while this is exciting (take a moment to pat yourself on the back), there are still a few things you need to do.
Your offer of admission is conditional. You will need to complete pre-enrollment steps including, but not limited to, the following:
Important note
Please don’t start any of the pre-enrollment requirements until we ask you to do so. We will send you detailed information and instructions when the time comes. Many of these requirements are timed, so starting these items prematurely could cost you time and money.
Also, please keep in mind that as an admitted student, you are held to all policy and procedure requirements governed by the University of Colorado and the CU Anschutz College of Nursing.