Admission Requirements for UPMC Schools of Nursing

Next Steps To Apply

Submit an Online Application NOW:

• Complete the UPMC Schools of Nursing online application.
• Complete the ENTIRE application and submit.
• Directions for setting up MFA (PDF).

2027 Deadlines to Apply

Our eight locations have a rolling admission policy. This means you can submit your application far in advance of the deadline for admission consideration. 

Spring 2027

We are now accepting applications for Spring 2027 for the following locations and programs. The following schools have extended the application deadline to November 1, 2026:

• UPMC Jameson School of Nursing: Full Time RN Program
• UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing: Full Time RN Program
• UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg: Part Time Evening RN Program

The following school is waitlisted for Spring 2027:

• UPMC Washington School of Nursing: Full Time RN Program

Classes Begin: January 4, 2027

Summer 2027

We are now accepting application for Summer 2027 for the following location with an application deadline of February 1, 2027.

• UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing: Full Time RN Program

Program Start Date: May 3, 2027

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If you have already applied and are trying to review your required documents, please use the UPMC Cloud Portal and click on the applicant portal home page.

• Sign in using your ****@son.upmc.edu username and password. If you don’t know your username, please email Campusvue_Portal@upmc.edu.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact UPMC Schools of Nursing.

Prepare for nursing school in advance and review our readiness packet (PDF).