Undergraduate degree programs
Applicants to our undergraduate programs will apply directly through our Nursing Application Portal.
All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
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Application availability
| Program | Program begins | Application opens | Application closes | Decisions released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) | Spring or Autumn Quarter | Mid-August | October 15 | December |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Autumn Quarter | November | January 15 | April |
Graduate degree programs
Applicants to our graduate degree programs apply through the University of Washington Graduate School. We do not require the GRE for any of our graduate programs.
All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
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Application availability
| Program | Program begins | Application opens | Application closes | Decisions released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Autumn Quarter | September | January 15* | March |
| May 1* | June | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science (PhD) | Autumn Quarter | September | December 1 | February |
| Master of Science in Clinical Informatics & Patient-Centered Technologies (MS-CIPCT) | Autumn Quarter | September | May 1 | June |
*The DNP program has a priority deadline of January 15 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time for all tracks. There will be a May 1 deadline for DNP tracks that have not yet met admissions goals during the Jan 15 deadline. We will update the website by March 20 to indicate which tracks will participate in the May 1 application deadline.
Certificates
The application deadlines, start dates, and application process for our graduate certificates vary by program. Please refer to the specific dates and instructions below based on your desired program of study and start date, as well as if you are a current graduate student or new to the University of Washington.
We do not require the GRE for any of our graduate programs.
All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Post-graduate certificates
Post-graduate certificates are designed for current nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse anesthetists seeking to broaden their scope of practice as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
If you are not yet an APRN and your background is in areas such as nursing education, informatics, or leadership, we encourage you to explore our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) tracks.
Before starting an application, click the button below to see which programs are currently accepting applications.
Current UW School of Nursing students do not need to complete a full application; they should choose the Post-Grad Certificate Application for Current UW Nursing Students button below.
Post-Grad Certificate Application for Non-UW Nursing Students
Post-Grad Certificate Application for Current UW Nursing Students
| Post-graduate certificate program | Program begins | Application opens | Application closes | Decisions released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-AC) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-PC) Nurse-Midwifery (NM) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care (PNP-AC) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP-PC) Women’s Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (WHCNS) |
Winter Quarter | September | October 15 | December |
| Spring Quarter | January 15 | March | ||
| Autumn Quarter | May 1 | June |
Graduate certificates
Graduate certificate programs are available as stand-alone certificates OR concurrent with a University of Washington graduate degree. Application requirements for graduate certificates vary by program. Visit the page of your program of interest to review the admissions and application process requirements.
| Certificate program | Program begins | Application opens | Application closes | Decisions released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Environmental and Occupational Health | Winter Quarter | September | October 15 | December |
| Spring Quarter | January 15 | March | ||
| Autumn Quarter | May 1 | June | ||
| Global Health Nursing | Spring Quarter | September | January 15 | March |
| Palliative Care | Autumn Quarter | September | May 1* | June |
| July 15* | August | |||
| Population Health Equity | Winter Quarter | September | October 15 | December |
| Spring Quarter | January 15 | March | ||
| Autumn Quarter | May 1 | June | ||
| Sexual and Reproductive Health | Autumn Quarter | September | May 1 | June |
*The Palliative Care graduate certificate has a priority deadline of May 1. All applications are due by July 15.
Graduate Non-Matriculated/Non-Degree-Seeking status
After contacting the appropriate program adviser to confirm course availability, you will apply for Graduate Non-Matriculated status through the University of Washington Graduate School.
All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Application availability
| Start quarter | Application opens | Application closes | Decisions released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Year-round | May 1 | June |
| Winter | Year-round | November 1 | December |
| Spring | Year-round | February 1 | March |
| Summer | Year-round | May 1 | June |
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