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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 1 week to respond to an offer of admission.

Deadlines for Undergraduate Options

Freshman Direct-Entry Pre-Licensure BSN Option

Fall 2022 application submission period:
- Application opens: November 1
- Priority deadline*: February 15
- Final deadline*: April 1

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

Pre-Licensure BSN Option

Spring 2023 application submission period: August 1 - September 15
Fall 2022 application submission period: November 1 - April 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: June 30 - September 15
Summer term application submission period: January 1 - March 1
Fall term application submission period: April 15 - June 1

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

Spring term application submission period: June 30 - September 15
Fall term application submission period: December 1 - February 15

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

Spring term application submission period: June 30 - September 15
Fall term application submission period: December 1 - February 15

NMNEC UNM-Gallup/UNM Dual Degree Option

Fall term application submission period: March 15 - May 1

NMNEC UNM-Taos/UNM Dual Degree Option

Fall term application submission period: April 1 - May 15

NMNEC UNM-Valencia/UNM Dual Degree Option

Fall term application submission period: April 1 - May 15

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.

*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

Master of Science in Nursing

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentrations:

Summer 2022 application submission period:
- Application opens: September 15
- Priority deadline*: November 15
- Final deadline*: February 15

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Not admitting in 2022.

Nursing Administration, Nursing Education

Fall 2022 - application submission period
- Application Opens: January 15
- Priority Deadline*: March 1
- Final Deadline*: April 15

Post-Master's Certificate Program

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwifery

Spring 2022 application submission period:
- Application opens: September 1
- Final deadline: October 15

Nurse-Midwifery

Summer 2022 application submission period:
- Application opens: September 1
- Final deadline: October 15

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Not admitting in 2022.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Fall 2022 application submission period:
- Application opens: September 15
- Priority Deadline*: November 15
- Final deadline*: February 15

Doctoral Program

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

2022 application submission period
- Application Opens: October 15
- Priority Deadline*: January 15
- Final Deadline*: April 15

Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Clinical Concentration and Nurse Executive Organizational Leadership

2022 application submission period
- Application Opens: September 15
- Priority Deadline*: November 15
- Final Deadline*: February 15

*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.)

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