
Apply to Nursing
Application Availability and Deadlines
A nursing career will challenge you to continually learn and build excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills while making a difference in people’s lives. Nursing is an exciting profession that affords practitioners many opportunities.
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 B.S.N. page. To apply, you must complete the:
- General application to the university (if you are not currently an SDSU student)
- (Standard B.S.N. 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 B.S.N. page. To apply, you must complete the:
- General application to the university (if you are not currently an SDSU student)
- (Accelerated B.S.N)
Online B.S.N.
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 B.S.N.
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 RN to B.S.N. page. To apply, you must complete the:
- General application to the university (if you are not currently an SDSU student)
- (Online RN to B.S.N.)
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:
- Graduate School Application for Admission
- (Master of Science in Nursing)
Postgraduate Certificate 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 Postgraduate Certificate page. To apply, you must complete the:
- Graduate School Application for Admission
- (Postgraduate Certificate)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
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 Nursing Practice page. To apply, you must complete the:
- Graduate School Application for Admission
- (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
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:
- Graduate School Application for Admission
- (Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
