Application Management

The Penn Nursing application is now open for all* graduate programs!

*Exception: The DNP-NA program will be available for application in November 2025 for 2027 entry.

Application deadlines and decision notifications vary by program, entry term, and enrollment status. Please review individual program pages for program specific deadlines. All application materials must be submitted by the posted deadline.

Unless you are applying for MSN PHD bridge, please only start and submit one application. 

Privacy Statement
All materials submitted during the application process are the strict property of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. We do not share your admissions application or any submitted application materials (essays, letters of recommendation, etc.) with anyone outside the Penn Nursing Office of Admissions.

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement
Please see the University of Pennsylvania Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement in Pennbook.

Returning users: Log in to continue an application.

First-time users: Create an account to start a new application.