Post-Master's Admissions Timeline
This timeline is specific to applicants for the 2025 application cycle and is meant to provide an overview of what to expect from the admissions process once you have submitted your application. Dates may be approximate and are subject to change. If you have questions about the application process, please email us.
Deadline:
Round 1: October 15
Round 2: March 1
The application and all materials must be submitted. You can track the status of your application by emailing nursing@osu.edu.
Decision:
Round 1: Late January
Round 2: Late April
All applicants will be notified of their application decision via email. Admitted students will receive a virtual admissions packet to guide next steps.
Accept:
Round 1: Four weeks post decision
Round 2: Two weeks post decision
All admitted students will have either two or four weeks after the decision notification to accept their offer online, depending on when they are admitted.
Students admitted during Round 1 will be invited to attend a special event in February to learn more about the college and help them in the decision to accept their offer.
Students who do not respond to their offer of admission by the deadline will have their offer canceled.
Orientation: Mid-August
Orientation will be held virtually.
Classes begin:
Summer 2025: May 6
Autumn 2025: August 26
Tuition and fee payments are due one week prior to the start of the semester. Please reference your Statement of Account through BuckeyeLink for more details.