Important Dates
First Degree Candidates
Fall 2019
- Application opens: 1/1/2019
- Application deadline: 3/1/2019
- Decision notification: 5/1/2019
- Mandatory orientation: 1/9/2020
- Classes begin: 1/13/2020
Second Degree Candidates
Spring 2020
- Application opens: 1/1/2019
- Application deadline: 3/1/2019
- Decision notification: 5/1/2019
- Mandatory orientation: 1/9/2020
- Classes begin: 1/13/2020
Applying to the School of Nursing
General Information
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Nursing Traditional B.S. Program is a two-part application process:
- The NursingCAS Application (fees apply)
- VCU Supplemental Information Application (fees apply)
Applications open January 1st and close March 1st. Both applications must be completed and submitted by the deadline for admissions consideration, no exceptions!
Application Checklist
- Register and attend a mandatory Information Session
- Complete pre-requisite courses prior to enrollment
- Create and complete the NursingCAS Application
- Complete the VCU Supplemental Information Application
- Submit a full non-refundable payment for the NursingCAS and VCU Supplemental Information Application fees.
- NursingCAS - $50
- VCU Supplemental Information Application - $70
- Regularly monitor NursingCAS! Immediately follow up on any issues that may delay your application.
Required Documentation
- All documentation must be submitted to NursingCAS.
- Official Transcripts (Must include all colleges or universities previously attended and dual enrollment)
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- One (1) Academic (examples include: academic advisor or faculty member)
- One (1) Professional (examples include: supervisor or leader in your organization)
- One (1) Personal Statement Essay (Refer to NursingCAS for official prompt)
