Upcoming Application Deadlines | School of Nursing

Admission deadlines for undergraduate, Master's, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Doctor of Philosophy

Due to extenuating circumstances caused by the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, some application deadlines for the 2020-2021 academic year have changed. Applications to the DNP and PhD programs now may be submitted through June 1 and will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

Temporary changes are noted in the chart below. Send all official e-transcripts and supporting application documents electronically to Laurie Lapsley at lapsleyl@pitt.edu.

Undergraduate Program	Application Deadlines
Undergraduate BSN Applicants (high school)	Office of Admission and Financial Aid
Internal Transfer Student/Applicants	Spring Term Admission to Freshman Class November 1 Fall Term grades must be evaluated for final determination Fall Term Admission to Freshman Class April 1 Spring Term grades must be evaluated for final determination
External Transfer Students/Applicants	Spring Term Admission to Freshman Class November 1 Fall Term grades must be evaluated for final determination Fall Term Admission to Freshman Class April 1 Spring Term grades must be evaluated for final determination Application Process
Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN Applicants	Rolling Admissions Deadlines: February 15 (Fall Term) / June 1 (Spring Term) / October 1 (Summer Term)
RN Options-Early Admission to MSN or DNP Applicants	Fall Term: August 1 Spring Term: December 1 Summer Term: April 1

Master of Science in Nursing

1st Deadline	2nd Deadline	3rd Deadline
Fall Term Admission June 15	Spring Term Admission October 1	Summer Term Admission March 1
	The application deadline for International applicants:
	February 15 (Fall Term)

Doctor of Nursing Practice	1st Deadline	2nd Deadline
Nurse Anesthesia BSN to DNP (Spring Term Admission)	February 15 admission decision expected by June 1 International students are advised to apply by this date.	June 1 (decision made by July 30th only for spring term 2021) May 15 International students are advised to apply by this new date expect admission decision by July 30. Note: Changes are temporary
Nurse Anesthesia MSN to DNP	February 15 admission decision expected by June 1 International students are advised to apply by this date.	June 1 (decision made by July 30th only for fall term 2020) May 15 International students are advised to apply by this new date expect admission decision by July 30. Note: Changes are temporary
DNP, all other majors	February 15 admission decision expected by June 1 International students are advised to apply by this date.	June 1 (decision made by July 30th only for fall term 2020) May 15 International students are advised to apply by this new date expect admission decision by July 30. Note: Changes are temporary

Doctor of Philosophy

1st Deadline

2nd Deadline

PhD

February 1
admission decision expected by June 1

June 1
(decision made by July 30th only for fall term 2020)

May 15
International students are advised to apply by this new date expect admission decision by July 30.
Note: Changes are temporary

Certificate Programs

Fall Term: August 1
Spring Term: December 1
Summer Term: April 1

None

Non-Degree Seeking
(Fall, Spring, & Summer Term Admissions)

1 week prior to term (Academic Calendar)

None

All Admission materials MUST be submitted to Student Affairs & Alumni Relations Office by the due date. Failure to do so may cause a time delay in processing your application.

For Part Time Study:

Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Specialty Roles admit part-time students only in the Fall Term. Completed application must be received by the deadlines posted above for Fall Term admission (earlier is preferable).