CASPA Application opens:  April, 2026

Application Deadline:  September 1, 2026 (for classes starting August 2027)

• CASPA applications must be in COMPLETE Status by September 1, 2026. An application is considered complete after the online application is submitted and CASPA has received all supporting documents. 
• CASPA's VERIFICATION of documents may occur after the application deadline of September 1, 2026. 

Admissions Academic Request Form Deadline:  July 15, 2026

• Students should only submit an Admissions Academic Request Form (ARF) IF they have highly unusual circumstances that impact their ability to meet the published admission criteria.
• See ARF form for further details.

Applicants Notified of Interview:  Mid-October, 2026

Interview Dates:

• Grand Rapids Interview Day:  October 30, 2026
• Traverse City Interview Day:  November 13, 2026
• NOTE:  Grand Rapids interviews are held at the GVSU Health campus, and Traverse City interviews are held at the NMC Front Street campus in Traverse City. Applicants are expected to attend the interview day in person. Applicants with exceptional circumstances may be granted an alternate interview day, and requests will be evaluated case by case.

Applicants Notified of Admission Decision:  January, 2027

Orientation:  August 26, 2027 (Mandatory)

Classes Begin:  August 30, 2027