Now that you’ve decided to apply to CU Nursing, it’s important to check when your application is due. Keep in mind, all application documents must be received by the deadline and verified in NursingCAS for us to review your application. It’s recommended you request official transcripts be sent to NursingCAS several weeks before the deadline to ensure we receive them in time.
Questions? Contact our admissions team: nursing.admissions@cuanschutz.edu.
Most of our undergraduate programs have a set application open and close date, however, some pathways offer an extended deadline to provide time to allow for all interested students to apply. If an application deadline extends, this page will reflect the updated application deadline.
Program/Degree | Admission Semester | Location | Application Opens | Application Closes | Extended Deadline |
TRAD INP CU Denver/Bridge | Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Fall 2026 | Anschutz Medical Campus | August 15, 2025 January 1, 2026 September 1, 2025 | November 15, 2025 April 15, 2026 March 1, 2026 | TBD N/A N/A |
UCAN | Fall 2026 | Legacy Innovation Center | September 1, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | N/A |
UCAN | Spring 2027 | Legacy Innovation Center | March 1, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | N/A |
FLC/CU Nursing Collaborative | Fall 2026 | Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO | February 1, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | January 15, 2026 |
Interview, admissions notifications, and pathway start information.
Many of our graduate programs have priority and extended admissions deadlines. All applications verified on or before the priority deadline are guaranteed a faculty review and decision and receive priority scholarship consideration. Applications will stay open for select programs if enrollment capacity exists after the priority deadline. It’s highly recommended that you submit applications by the priority deadline, since there is no guarantee that the specialty will stay open after that date.
Applications received during the extended decision period are reviewed on a rolling basis and can close once enrollment capacity is reached. For programs with rolling admissions, applications are reviewed in order of submission, and you’ll get a decision typically within 3-4 weeks.
Program | Degree | Fall 2025 Admission/Status | Spring 2026 Admission/Status |
Acute Care - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | MS | Closed | N/A |
BS to DNP | Closed | N/A | |
PGC | Closed | N/A | |
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | MS | Closed | N/A |
BS to DNP | Closed | N/A | |
PGC | N/A | Open | |
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | MS | Admissions paused | Admissions paused |
BS to DNP | Admissions paused | Admissions paused | |
PGC | Admissions paused | Admissions paused | |
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | MS | Closed | Open |
BS to DNP | Closed | Open | |
PGC | Closed | Open | |
Family Nurse Practitioner | MS | Closed | Closed |
BS to DNP | Closed | Closed | |
PGC | Closed | Closed | |
Health Care Informatics | MS | Closed | Open |
BS to DNP | N/A | N/A | |
PGC | Closed | Open | |
i-LEAD Nursing Leadership and Health Care Systems | MS | Closed | Open |
BS to DNP | Closed | Open | |
PGC | Closed | Open | |
Midwifery | MS | Closed | Closed |
BS to DNP | Closed | Closed | |
PGC | Closed | Closed | |
Primary Care - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | MS | Closed | N/A |
BS to DNP | Closed | N/A | |
PGC | N/A | Closed | |
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | MS | Closed | N/A |
BS to DNP | Closed | N/A | |
PGC | Closed | N/A | |
Veteran and Military Health Care | MS | Closed | Open |
BS to DNP | Closed | Open | |
PGC | Closed | Open | |
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner | MS | Closed | N/A |
BS to DNP | Closed | N/A | |
PGC | Closed | Open |
Interview, admissions notifications, and pathway start information.
Please see the following open and closing deadlines for the Post-Graduate DNP/Dual DNP/MPH Programs below.
Dual DNP/MPH admits in Fall only. Due to the dual admissions review process, the DNP/MPH requires that the CU Nursing application be submitted by the priority deadline; an extended deadline is not offered. This program requires admission to both CU Nursing and the School of Public Health. Please view the Colorado School of Public Health admissions for more information on their fall admission process and deadlines.
Program/Degree | Admission Semester |
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse | Fall & Spring |
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Health Systems Leadership | Fall & Spring |
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Public Health Nursing | Fall & Spring |
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Veteran and Military Health Care | Fall & Spring |
Dual Degree – Doctor of Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health | Fall |
Interview, admissions notifications, and pathway start information.
Program/Degree | Admission Semester | Application Opens | Priority Application Closes | Extended Application Deadline |
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing | Fall | August 15, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing | Fall | August 15, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
*PhD and BS to PhD admits in Fall only.
Interview, admissions notifications, and pathway start information.
Please see the open and closing deadlines for the Graduate Certificate, Non-Degree, and NEXus programs below.
Program/Degree | Admission Semester |
General Non-Degree Enrollment | Fall & Summer |
NEXus | Fall & Summer |
Education Graduate Certificate | Fall & Summer |
Health Care Informatics Graduate Certificate | Fall & Summer |
Veteran and Military Health Care Graduate Certificate | Fall & Summer |
*See detailed information about the Non-Degree application, enrollment deadlines, and timelines.