Graduate Program Deadline Dates
Please find important application deadlines below. Applications are accepted any time prior to the deadline. You can view semester start dates on the University's Academic Calendar.
Application Deadlines
Programs |
Academic Term |
Application Deadline |
Master of Science (MSN) programs |
Fall 2021 |
July 12, 2021 |
Post-Master's Certificate (PMC) programs |
Fall 2021 |
July 12, 2021 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs |
Fall 2021 |
July 12, 2021 |
PhD programs |
Summer 2022 | February 1, 2022 |
Financial Aid |
May 31, 2021 |
Application Exceptions
Duquesne University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). However, due to State Boards of Nursing regulations, the School of Nursing is unable to accept applications for admission to online programs and courses from students residing in:
- Alabama
- Louisiana
- Tennessee
- Washington
If you reside in one of the following states, please note the following exceptions:
- Arizona: Duquesne University is able to accept applications for all online nursing programs except any MSN or PMC programs.
- New York: Duquesne University is able to accept applications for the PhD in Nursing and the PhD in Nursing Ethics programs.
- Oregon: Duquesne University is able to accept applications for all online nursing programs except any MSN or PMC programs.
For questions, please email online@duq.edu.