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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.

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

Deadlines for Undergraduate Options

Freshman Direct-Entry Pre-Licensure BSN Option

Fall application submission period:
- Application opens: August 15
- Priority deadline*: December 1

Learn more about the Freshman Direct-Entry Pre-Licensure BSN Option.

Pre-Licensure BSN Option

Spring application submission period: August 1 - October 15
Fall application submission period: November 1 - March 1

Learn more about the Pre-Licensure BSN Option.

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

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.

Spring 1 application deadline: January 1^st
Spring 2 application deadline: March 1^st
Summer application deadline: May 15^th
Fall 1 application deadline: August 1^st
Fall 2 application deadline: October 1^st

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.

*Application will close at 10:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on the day of the Final Deadline.

*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: December 1
- For best consideration apply, by the Final 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
For best consideration, apply by the priority deadline.

Learn more about the Post-Master’s DNP.

Post-Bachelor’s Doctor of Nursing Practice

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Nursing Administrative Leadership concentrations:

Fall application submission period:
- Application opens: August 15
- Priority Deadline: December 1
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care program admits every other year and will not admit another cohort until Fall 2026.
For best consideration apply, by the priority deadline.

Post-Graduate Certificate Program

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Summer Application opens: August 1
Summer Final Deadline: January 15

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner

Fall Application opens: August 1
Fall Final deadline: January 15

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