Periodic Application Review Process
Our BSN Entry to DNP pathway offers a Periodic Application Review Process for prospective students. This allows applicants to submit their applications from September 03, 2024, to February 12, 2025 providing flexibility and timely feedback on application materials. (Please note that the application deadline was extended from January 13 to February 12, 2025.)
Application Submission
Applicants can submit their applications throughout the application cycle. We encourage early submission for better chances of securing a spot in the program.
Evaluation for Completeness of Materials
Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Office of Student Affairs for completeness. You can expect to receive feedback regarding the entirety of your application within a few weeks.
Early Submission Benefits
While the due date for applications for this program is February 12, 2025, completing your application early increases your chances of getting feedback of your application materials and their completeness.
Priority Consideration
Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.
| Process | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Applications open for 2025 admissions | Sept. 3, 2024 |
| Final application deadline for 2025 admissions | Feb. 12, 2025 |
| Screening of applications and notice of admission or non-admission | Applications are screened and admission decisions are made as applications are submitted. |
| Classes begin | Mid-June 2025 |
Starting Your Application
The BSN Entry to DNP pathway begins in summer 2025. Start an application for the BSN Entry to DNP pathway and follow these steps:
- For "Academic Level," select “Professional Doctorate.”
- For "Degree Program," select “Nursing Practice, DNP.”
- For the question “When will you be entering UCSF?,” select “Summer 2025”
Admissions Notification
Our Office of Student Affairs reviews submitted applications to ensure they are complete. A submitted application is defined as complete when all the required information, transcripts and letters of recommendation have been received. Our Office of Student Affairs will send applicants a notice confirming their application is complete.
Once the application has been deemed complete, the specialty and DNP faculty will carefully review the application and determine whether to make an admission offer, to make a decision of non-admission, or to place the applicant on a waitlist for admission. You can expect to be notified of this decision no later than eight to 10 weeks of receiving the notice that confirms your application is complete. If you receive an admission offer, you will have two weeks to consider it.
The UCSF School of Nursing does not grant many admission deferrals. We will generally only grant deferments for admitted students who have/will fulfill the conditions outlined on their admission contract AND meet one of the following circumstances:
- A serious medical condition(s) and/or treatment(s)
- Active military orders and/or service
- Religious missions
- Other extenuating circumstance
All deferral requests must be received by May 1. The request must be submitted in writing, clearly state one of the above reasons and be addressed to the Assistant Dean, Office of Student Affairs at [email protected]. Approval of a deferral request is not guaranteed. If a deferral request is not approved, you have the option to reapply for admission in the subsequent application cycle. Please note that admission is not assured.
We're Here to Help
If you have questions, please contact [email protected] and a member of our Student Affairs team will respond to your inquiry. Start your application and sign up to receive announcements about this pathway, including application criteria and information sessions.