Apply to Nursing
Application Availability and Deadlines
Standard Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dates and Deadlines
Fall Entry
- Fall entry is available in Brookings and Rapid City
- Application opens: First week in January
- Deadline: Feb. 15
- Program start: August
- Rolling admission will continue on a space-available basis until June 15
Spring Entry
- Spring entry is available in Brookings, Rapid City and Sioux Falls
- Application opens: First week in August
- Deadline: Sept. 15
- Program start: January
- Rolling admission will continue on a space-available basis until Nov. 1
Application Process
For more information on admission, application and program requirements, visit the standard BSN page. To apply, you must complete the:
- General application to the university (if you are not currently an SDSU student)
- (standard BSN application)
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dates and Deadlines
Rapid City
- Application opens: First week of February
- Priority review date: Aug. 25
- Final deadline: Rolling admission on a space-available basis through Oct. 25
- Program start: January
Sioux Falls
- Application opens: First week of August
- Priority review date: Jan. 25
- Final deadline: Rolling admission on a space-available basis through May 25
- Program start: August
Application Process
For more information on admission, application and program requirements, visit the accelerated BSN page. To apply, you must complete the:
- General application to the university (if you are not currently an SDSU student)
- (accelerated BSN)
Online BSN
Dates and Deadlines
- Application opens: First week in February
- Priority deadline: Aug. 25
- Final deadline: Oct. 25
- Rolling admission will continue on a space-available basis until Nov. 1
- Program start: January
Online RN to BSN
Application Deadlines
- Spring term 1: Dec. 1
- Spring term 2: Feb. 1
- Summer term 1: April 1
- Summer term 2: June 1
- Fall term 1: July 1
- Fall term 2: Sept. 1
Application Process
For more information on admission, application and program requirements, visit the R.N. to BSN page. To apply, you must complete the:
- General application to the university (if you are not currently an SDSU student)
- (online R.N. to BSN)
Master of Science in Nursing
Dates and Deadlines
- Application opens: August
- Priority deadline: Dec. 1
- Second deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Program start: August
Application Process
For more information on admission, application requirements and program requirements, visit the Master of Science in Nursing page. To apply, you must complete the:
Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing
Dates and Deadlines
Psychiatric Mental Health Nusre Practitioner Certificate
Application opens: August
Application deadline: March 1
All Others
Application open: Aug. 1
Priority deadline: Dec. 1
Second deadline: March 1
Final deadline: May
Application Process
For more information on admission, application requirements and program requirements, visit the Postgraduate Certificate page. To apply, you must complete the:
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Dates and Deadlines
Non-APRN
Application opens: August
Priority deadline: Dec. 1
Second deadline: March 1
Final deadline: April 15
Program start: August
APRN
Application opens: August
Final deadline: March 1
Program start: August
Application Process
For more information on admission, application requirements and program requirements, visit the Doctor of Nursing Practice page. To apply, you must complete the:
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Dates and Deadlines
Application opens: August
Priority deadline: Dec. 1
Second deadline: March 1
Final deadline: April 15
Program start: August
Application Process
For more information on admission, application requirements and program requirements, visit the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing page. To apply, you must complete the: