Deadlines

We're thrilled that you're considering GW Nursing! Complete applications submitted by the priority deadline will be reviewed first. 

To ensure your application is complete, please include all required materials: transcripts, letters of recommendation, resume/CV, personal statement, and all sections completed on https://apply.gwu.edu/apply. If you have any questions along the way, our Office of Admissions is here to help at nursinggwu [dot] edu (nursing[at]gwu[dot]edu). 

We’re excited to support you on your journey toward joining our community!

Application Deadlines by Semester

Spring 2026

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

Accelerated BSN

Application Open: August 1
Priority: October 1 
Final: December 1 

Veterans BSN

Application Open: August 1
Priority: October 1 
Final: December 1 

Online RN-BSN

Application Open: August 1
Priority: October 1 
Final: January 1

Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

MSN: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care

Application Open: August 1
Priority: October 1 
Final: December 1

MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner

Application Open: August 1
Priority: October 1 
Final: December 1

MSN: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Application Open: August 1
Priority: October 1 
Final: December 1

Certificates

No active deadlines

Summer 2025

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

Accelerated BSN

Application Opens: September 1
Priority: December 1  
Final: April 1  

Veterans BSN

Application Opens: September 1
Priority: December 1  
Final: April 1   

Certificates

Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1
Final: February 1

Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1
Final: February 1

Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1
Final: February 1

Fall 2025

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

Accelerated BSN

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1

Veterans BSN

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1

Online RN-BSN

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: August 1 

Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

MSN: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1 

MSN: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1 

MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1 

MSN: Nursing Leadership and Management

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1 

MSN: Nurse-Midwifery

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1 

MSN: Psychiatric-Mental Health NP

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1 

MSN: Nursing Leadership and Management and MPH@GW

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1 

Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)

DNP: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1 

DNP: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1 

DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1  

DNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1 

DNP: Executive Leadership

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1 

DNP: Nursing Practice

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: July 1 

Certificates

Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: May 1

Certificate: Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: May 1

PhD in Nursing

PhD in Nursing

Application Open: September 1
Priority: December 1 
Final: February 15