| Program | Application Deadlines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BSN | Fall semester applications are due the preceding February 15th. Spring semester applications are due the preceding September 15th. | Transfer students should plan to complete their general WCU admissions application prior to the program application deadline. |
| ABSN | Applications for Fall semester entry are due January 15th. | Students must also complete the WCU transfer student application prior to the program deadline. |
| RN to BSN |
Admit twice a year: Applications for Fall semester entry are due by March 15th. Applications for Spring semester entry are due by September 10th. |
After the application deadline, applicants are ranked and accepted based on the following criteria: number of prerequisites in process, NCLEX passed, and cumulative GPA. Information on the program may be found at rnbsn.wcu.edu. |
| Nurse Educator and Nurse Leadership |
Admit twice a year: April 1st for the Fall semester October 1st for the Spring semester |
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| Family Nurse Practitioner |
Admits once a year: February 15th for the Fall semester |
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| Nurse Anesthesia |
Admits once a year: September 15th for the following Summer semester |
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| DNP |
Admits once a year: |
Students applying to the WNC RIBN must meet admission requirements of both the community college and Western Carolina University. For a program application students should contact their Community College Student Success Advocate. The contacts for each partner institution can be found on the RIBN program website.