Denver College of Nursing Program Start Dates

Application Process

Once you’ve completed an application for your desired program, you’ll be assigned an admissions advisor who will:

• Direct you in completing all remaining steps of the admissions process
• Provide information on curriculum, policies, procedures, and services
• Assist you in setting up necessary appointments and admissions interviews in person or by phone as appropriate

Admission decisions are based on your fulfillment of these requirements, a review of your previous educational records and career interests, and any relevant medical work or volunteer experience. Please ensure your email account will accept any email from a denvercollegeofnursing.edu address to ensure that you will receive your notifications. 

Applicants who are chosen to continue the application process must set up an appointment with their assigned admissions advisor within 10 days of being contacted by DCN. Continuing the application process does not mean applicants are automatically accepted into the program. 

Admissions Interviews

All applicants of the ADN and BSN on-campus programs who are conditionally accepted are required to set up an admissions interview. If you’re accepted for an interview, please come prepared to discuss your career goals, applicable experiences, and educational background. 

On-campus program applicants without a prior baccalaureate degree who have met the prerequisite requirements are required to take and receive a passing score on the EVOLVE REACH (HESI A2) entrance exam. Students who have already earned a prior bachelor’s degree from an accredited college do not have to take the exam. Entrance testing is not required for applicants of the online RN to BSN or MSN programs.

Applicants who need to take the entrance exam will receive instructions when contacted to set up the required admissions interview. Please visit the About the Entrance Exam page for more information.

Application Review and Acceptance

Successful applicants will be accepted through a ranked point system by the admissions committee and will be notified of acceptance when all admissions requirements are met. If needed, all applicants must adhere to the current DCN waitlist policy. 

Applicants who are not accepted will receive a full refund of any amounts paid with the exception of the non-refundable application fee. Enrollments may be accepted until the orientation date; no enrollments are accepted after the orientation date.