UCF Nursing Programs & Deadlines
Take the first step in earning a nursing degree or graduate certificate from the College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida (UCF).
Whether you’re seeking to become a nurse or already a nurse wanting to advance your career, UCF is here to help you achieve your educational goals with accredited and nationally ranked nursing degree programs.
Choose from part- and full-time options offered on campus, hybrid in-person and online, or fully online.
Begin your journey today.
Nursing Bachelor’s Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
| Program | Summer Start | Fall Start | Spring Start | Special Conditions | Become a Nurse: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional BSN* | – | Feb. 1 – 15 UCF Lake Nona (Orlando), UCF Cocoa, UCF Daytona Beach |
Aug. 15 – 31 *Lake Nona Only | *Recommend applying to UCF at least 3 months in advance of the College of Nursing application deadline. You must be admitted to UCF before you can apply to the College of Nursing’s limited access, upper-division BSN program. |
| Accelerated Second Degree BSN | Jan. 1 – 15 | – | – | UCF Lake Nona (Orlando) *Must have prior bachelor’s degree. |
| Concurrent ASN to BSN: Seminole State/UCF | Jan. 19 – 25 | May 12 – 18 | Aug. 25 – 31 | UCF Altamonte Springs |
| Concurrent ASN to BSN: Valencia/UCF | Jan. 1 – 15 | May 1 – 15 | Sept. 1 – 15 | UCF Valencia West |
| Online Concurrent ASN to BSN: Florida College System | March 1 – 15 | July 1 – 15 | Nov. 1 – 15 | Must have completed 1st semester of Florida College System ASN program and maintain good standing; Must finish ASN and have RN license prior to BSN completion. | Already a Nurse:*Licensed RNs simply submit one application directly to UCF. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. You must be admitted to UCF by the deadline. Otherwise, you will be unable to enroll in classes until the following semester. |
| Online RN to BSN | Apply to UCF by March 1; Admitted by March 21 | Apply to UCF by July 1; Admitted by July 21 | Apply to UCF by Nov. 1; Admitted by Nov. 21 | Must have RN license; May take up to 9 credit hours of graduate-level courses while an undergrad. |
Graduate Nursing Degrees
Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
| Program | Summer Start | Fall Start | Spring Start | Special Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Educator | – | April 1 | Sept. 1 |  Online |
| Leadership & Management | – | April 1 | Sept. 1 | Online |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
| Program | Summer Start | Fall Start | Spring Start | Special Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP) |
– | Feb. 1 | – | Hybrid |
| Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP) |
– | Feb. 1 | – | Hybrid |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP) |
– | Feb. 1 | – | Hybrid |
| Advanced Practice Nurse (Post-Master’s for APRNs) |
– | May 1 | Sept. 1 | Online |
| Nurse Executive (Post-Master’s) |
– | May 1 | Sept. 1 | Online |
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
| Program | Summer Start | Fall Start | Spring Start | Special Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Nursing (BSN to PhD) |
– | Mar. 1 | – | Online |
| PhD in Nursing (Post-Master’s) |
– | Mar. 1 | – | Online |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP) |
– | Feb. 1 | – | Hybrid |
Graduate Certificates
Nursing and Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificates
| Program | Summer Start | Fall Start | Spring Start | Special Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (For APRNs) |
– | – | Sept. 1 | Hybrid |
| Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (For APRNs) |
– | – | Sept. 1 | Hybrid |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (For APRNs) |
– | – | Sept. 1 | Hybrid |
| Nurse Educator | – | July 1 | Sept. 1 | Online |
| Healthcare Simulation (Interdisciplinary) |
– | July 1 | – | Online |
| Hispanic Serving Healthcare Professionals (Interdisciplinary) |
– | July 1 | – | Online |