Deadlines
We're excited about your interest in Salem State! Below are suggested deadlines; we follow a rolling admission process for most programs.
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| Spring | Summer | Fall | |
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| Early Action | November 15 (firm) | ||
| Undergraduate | December 1 | Rolling Admission* | |
| Transfer | December 1 | May 1 | Rolling Admission* |
*We are still accepting applications for the Fall 2025 semester in most programs! The Admissions Committee reviews files in the order they complete, and decisions are released on a rolling basis.
Nursing Deadlines
| Spring | Summer | Fall | |
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| Undergraduate Nursing, Early Action | November 15 | ||
| Undergraduate Nursing | Priority Deadline: January 15 Rolling until full |
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| Transfer Nursing | December 1 | May 15 | |
| LPN License to BSN | December 1 | April 1 | July 1 |
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Accelerated BSN, Early Action Review of ABSN students will happen in two rounds. Decisions will be released in late December. |
November 15 | ||
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Accelerated BSN Review of ABSN students will happen in two rounds. Decisions will be released in late February. |
Priority Deadline: January 15 Final Deadline: February 15 |
International Deadlines (Deadlines are firm)
| Spring | Summer | Fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action (First-Year Only) | November 15 | ||
| First-Year and Transfer | November 15* December 15 |
April 1* May 1 |
July 15* August 1 |
| Nursing: First Year | January 15 | ||
| Nursing: Transfer | December 1 | May 15 | |
| RN/LPN License to BSN | December 1 | April 1 | July 1 |
| Accelerated BSN (must have a U.S. BA/BS or MassTransfer Block completed) |
January 15 (firm) |
All deadlines for international students are firm.
*Deadline for applicants residing abroad