Application Deadlines

At The University of New Mexico College of Nursing, we educate inquisitive professionals who improve patient care. Nurse scientists who find better ways of doing things. Be part of the healing that starts here and branches out from every graduate.

Check the deadlines for your prospective programs. Admissions considers all verified applications received by the deadline. Missed the deadline? Apply at the next application date.

Waiting to hear back on your application? Application Status

Accepted students have one week to respond to an offer of admission.

Deadlines for Undergraduate Options

• Fall application submission period:
  • Application opens: August 15
    
  • Priority deadline*: December 1
  • Final deadline*: April 1
  Pre-Licensure BSN Option
  • Springapplication submission period: August 1 - October 15
  • Fall application submission period: November 1 - March 1
  Dual Degree BSN Option - NMNEC

  NMNEC Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) & UNM Dual Degree ADN & BSN Option

  • Spring term application submission period: August 1 - October 1
  • Summer term application submission period: January 1 -March 1
  • Fall term application submission period: April 1 - June 1

  NMNEC San Juan College (SJC) & UNM Dual degree ADN & BSN Option

  • Spring term application submission period: August 1 - October 1
  • Fall term application submission period: January 1 -March 1

  NMNEC Santa Fe CC (SFCC) & UNM Dual Degree ADN & BSN Option

  • Spring term application submission period: August 1 - October 1
  • Fall term application submission period: January 1 -March 1

  NMNEC UNM-Gallup/UNM Dual Degree Option

  • Spring term application submission period: August 1 - October 1
  • Fall term application submission period: April 1 - June 1

  NMNEC UNM-Taos/UNM Dual Degree Option

  • Fall term application submission period: April 1 - June 1

  NMNEC UNM-Valencia/UNM Dual Degree Option

  • Fall term application submission period: April 1 - June 1

  Learn more about the BSN Dual Degree BSN Option.

  RN to BSN

  We offer you multiple start dates throughout the year, so you can start when it's most convenient for you.

  Learn more about the RN to BSN program.

  Accelerated BSN Option
  • Fall application submission period: November 1 - March 15

  Learn more about the Accelerated BSN Option.

  *Priority Deadline (All completed applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be offered admission 4-6 weeks after this deadline.)

  *Final Deadline (All completed applications will be considered if spots are still available, 4-6 weeks after this deadline.)

  Deadlines for Graduate Programs

  Doctor of Philosophy
  • Fall application submission period:
    • Application opens: August 15
    • Priority deadline: January 1
    • For best consideration apply, by the priority deadline.

    Learn more about the PhD in Nursing.

    Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice
    • Fall application submission period:
      • Application opens: August 15
      • Priority deadline: December 1
      Post-Bachelor’s Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • Fall application submission period:
        • Application opens: August 15
        • Priority deadline: December 1
        Post-Graduate Certificate Program
        • Summer Application opens: August 1
        • Summer Final Deadline: January 15
        • Fall Application opens: August 1
        • Fall Final deadline: January 15

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