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Create an account in our application portal to apply to a degree or certificate program at the University of Rochester School of Nursing & Health Sciences. See below for deadlines, program eligibility and application requirements.

Apply to the School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Visit Non-Matriculated Registration to register for courses or online prerequisites as a non-matriculated student.

Upcoming application deadlines

Nov. 1

Accelerated Bachelor's programs, RN to BS program

Regular Decision deadline for Summer 2027 semester start for 12-Month and 24-Month ABSN programs; Spring 2027 semester start for RN to BS program

Nov. 1

Master's Direct Entry program

Early Action deadline for Fall 2027 semester start for MDE program

Nov. 15

RN First Assistant program

Application deadline for Spring 2027 class session (February)

Jan. 15

Accelerated Bachelor's program

Early Action deadline for Fall 2027 semester start for 12-Month ABSN program

Jan. 15

Master's Direct Entry program

Regular Decision deadline for Fall 2027 semester start for MDE program

Sept. 15

Master's, Advanced Certificate, DNP programs 

Application deadline for Spring 2027 semester start for graduate degree programs

How to apply to the University of Rochester School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Need more information? We are here to guide you throughout the application or registration process.

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Apply to a degree program

How to submit your application for a School of Nursing & Health Sciences degree or advanced certificate program.

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Register for a non-matriculated course

How to register for a non-matriculated or online prerequisite course.

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Connect with Admissions

Connect with Admissions to learn more about our programs or application process.

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Frequently asked questions

Admissions Office
Degree & Advanced Certificate programs
son_admissions@urmc.rochester.edu
(585) 275-2375

Center for Lifelong Learning
Non-Matriculated programs & Online Prerequisite courses
SONCLL@urmc.rochester.edu
(585) 275-0446

After submitting your online application, you can check your application status in the Application Portal. The portal shows the current status of your record and whether required materials have been received. You can also upload select documents directly in the portal, such as your resume.

If you’ve submitted materials that are not marked as received, please contact the Admissions Office. When reaching out, it’s helpful to include where and how the materials were submitted, along with the date submitted and any confirmation details.

No, you do not need to upload all supplemental materials in order to submit your application. We encourage you to submit your application first, and then you may upload additional materials such as resume or transcripts directly in your Application Portal.

Please note, if you are applying to a program that has a deadline, the deadline signifies both the deadline to submit your application, as well as to submit all of your required supplemental materials.

Each of our programs has different deadlines and start dates throughout the year. Find these deadlines and application requirements on the program pages:

No, you do not need to complete an application to take non-matriculated courses, including Online Nursing Prerequisites.

Registering as a non-matriculated student allows you to take courses without being formally admitted to a degree or advanced certificate program at the University of Rochester School of Nursing & Health Sciences . Students typically enroll in non-matriculated courses to explore a program before applying, or to complete required prerequisite coursework.

For course options and registration details related to your program of interest, please visit the Non-Matriculated Courses & Registration page.

Note: Applicants to the RNFA program must complete an application through the Application Portal.

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