NOVEMBER 3
Deadline for Applying to the University of Iowa to be eligible for Direct Admission

December 11

Deadline to submit Supplemental Application for Nursing for those applying for Direct Admission

February 26

Deadline to submit application for Standard Admission

For students planning to enroll at the University of Iowa as a first-year student in fall 2027, Direct Admission is the only option to earn a BSN (pre-licensure) from the UI College of Nursing. This includes high school students graduating in spring 2027 or after. Contact us at nursing-programs@uiowa.edu if you have questions concerning this update.


With a national reputation for excellence, the University of Iowa College of Nursing is one of the premier institutions in the country for nursing education.

The college’s innovative program combines in-depth learning with extensive patient contact. We work in cooperation with the University of Iowa Health Care – one of the largest teaching and research hospitals in the country – to provide excellent clinical experiences throughout your plan of study. In partnership with UIHC, the college operates the state-of-the-art Nursing Clinical Education Center, which features clinical labs where students practice sophisticated and complex nursing care in specialty and clinical situations.

The College of Nursing is an integral part of the University of Iowa Health Sciences Campus, sharing in and contributing to teaching, research, and patient care that have earned international recognition. Faculty and students participate fully in university life and contribute their time, interests, and abilities to the many activities of a major research university.

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A student examining other student

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