The 2026-2027 NursingCAS Application Cycle opens on August 6, bringing over 2,500 nursing programs to students applying for admission for the Summer 2027, Fall 2027, Winter 2028, and Spring 2028 semesters. 

Schools are encouraged to take advantage of NursingCAS, AACN’s centralized application service for nursing programs of all levels. This free member benefit provides admissions teams with tools that help efficiently and effectively process applications, provides access to powerful enrollment management software, and expands applicant reach and visibility. 

Need more reasons to join? As a member of NursingCAS, your school would gain access to the following:  

• A cloud-based student application and free admissions management software platform that includes comparative reporting, scoring rubrics, GPA calculations, and more! 
• Liaison Analytics, a robust reporting tool that offers year-over-year insight into your applicant pool 
• Integration with campus student information systems and CRMs with free integration tools or contracted consultation services
• AACN-initiated outreach to over 180,000 students to advertise participating school events and open seats 

Ready to get started? Visit our website to learn more and schedule a demo call for your team where we'll walk you through all aspects of the application. Contact Taylor Jaczko, AACN’s Director of Student Recruitment and Application Services, with questions.