• Review and follow the application instructions for the program you are applying to. 
• Review the application deadlines for your specific program. Please note that Nursing CAS can take up to 4 weeks to verify applications. For additional help, read this How to Apply PowerPoint to learn more about applying through the Nursing CAS system. 
• International applicants can find more information about applying in our International Applicants section.
• Create your Nursing CAS account. OHSU uses Nursing CAS, a third-party application service, to collect applications and transcripts. Please note: all official transcripts from every institution attended must be sent to Nursing CAS. This includes but is not limited to:
  • transcripts from any prior degree(s)
  • prerequisites
  • miscellaneous courses
  • international transcripts
• Transcripts sent to OHSU for School of Nursing applications will not be considered. If you opt for professional transcript entry by Nursing CAS, please note that this process will not happen until your application is submitted.

View information on undergraduate and graduate interview dates. 

Please see the application instructions for the required forms.

Students may request a time limit waiver for our 7-year science (Accbacc, Accbacc to Grad, 3-year programs) or our 5-year statistics prerequisite requirements. To request, submit the following form: Time Limit Waiver. 

Post-Master’s D.N.P. Applicants: Clinical hours completed during your master’s program can count toward the clinical hours required for the Post-Master’s D.N.P. program. Please complete the Verification of Clinical Hoursform and submit it to the admissions office or attach it to your application.

Remember to submit by 8:59 p.m. PST (11:59 p.m. EST) on the identified deadline date. The cost to apply is $60.00 for an undergraduate program application and $80.00 for a graduate program application. Please note: the Accelerated bachelor's to Graduate programs are considered a graduate application. Application fee waivers are available through Nursing CAS! For more information, please visit their fee assistance page. 

Accelerated bachelors and three-year bachelors program applicants who are selected to interview will be completing an asynchronous assessment using Kira Talent. 

Interview invites will be sent out about a month after the application deadline. 

2025 Interview dates

Master programs

• Health Systems and Organizational Leadership (HSOL) – Interviews are scheduled as applications come in.
• Masters in Nursing Education - No interview required.

Doctoral programs

• Nurse Anesthesia - November 19 & 20 and December 3 & 4, 2024
• Nurse-Midwifery - January 9, 10, 23 and 24, 2025
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Interviews are scheduled as applications come in. 
• Psychiatric Mental Health NP
  • Portland: Feb 4 and 5, 2025
  • Distance: Feb 11, 2025
• Family Nurse Practitioner - February 3, 4, and 7, 2025
• Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Feb 28, 2025
• Ph.D. in Nursing - Interviews scheduled as needed.

The TOEFL exam scores will be used to test your English language skills. You may get information about taking the TOEFL. The OHSU SON requires a minimum TOEFL score of 83 (*iBT) for admission to our programs. We do not accept IELT scores. 

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Box 899
Princeton, N.J. 08540
609-771-710

All foreign transcripts must be translated by an official transcript evaluation service. Applicants must provide a course-by-course evaluation that shows:

• the course name
• grade received using a U.S. grading scale
• cumulative grade point average (GPA)
• degree earned. 

Applicants with international nursing credentials will need to show that prior nursing education is equal to that offered in the US. We recommend you use CGFNS Credential Evaluation Service for this.

We recommend applicants with a non-nursing background use the World Education Services (WES) to evaluate international coursework.

Internationally trained RNs looking to apply to a master's or doctoral program will need to meet licensure requirements. Please contact the Oregon State Board of Nursing for information about obtaining an Oregon RN license. 

• Applicants must be eligible for an Oregon registered nurse license upon application.
• Admitted students must be licensed in the state of Oregon prior to matriculation. Proof of Oregon licensure must be provided before the first day of classes.
• We advise international applicants to start this process early to ensure you are licensed before the start of classes.

OHSU veteran's school certifying official

Contact the OHSU Registrar's Office at veterancert@ohsu.edu or view their Veterans Affairs Education Benefits page.  For more information, email the OHSU School of Nursing Admissions Office at proginfo@ohsu.edu

Ashland at SOU
Klamath Falls at OIT
La Grande at EOU
Monmouth at WOU

Oregon Veteran Educational Aid Program 
Student Work Study Assistance via the VA: Global link
Contact Tim Hughes, VA Work Study Coordinator at Timothy.Hughes4@va.gov
Department of Veterans Affairs
Educational resources at Military.com
Veteran's Guide to Making College Affordable

Tutorial Assistance Program 
Tuition Top Up Program

Air Force

Air Force Tuition Assistance
Community College of the Air Force
Family Member Educational Assistance Programs

Navy

Navy Tuition Assistance
Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript
Family Member Educational Assistance Programs

Coast Guard

Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative
Family Member Educational Assistance Programs

Army

Army Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment Program
High School Completion Programs
Family Member Educational Assistance Programs

Marine Corps

Marine Corps Tuition Assistance
Family Member Educational Assistance Programs
Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript

View Senator Merkley's Veterans Services page.

GI Bill resources
Montgomery GI Bill®
Post 9/11 GI Bill®
Student Veteran help

GI Bill® is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) registered trademark. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the GI Bill website.