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 2022 |
July 11, 2022 |
Post-Master's Certificate (PMC) programs |
Fall 2022 |
July 11, 2022 |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program | Fall 2022 | TBD |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs |
Fall 2022 |
July 11, 2022 |
PhD programs |
Summer 2023 | February 1, 2023 |
Financial Aid |
May 31, 2023 |
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
- Arizona*
- Louisiana
- New York*
- Oregon*
- Tennessee
- Washington
*Please note if you reside in Arizona, New York or Oregon, Duquesne University is able to accept applications for the PhD in Nursing and the PhD in Nursing Ethics programs.
For questions, please email online@duq.edu.