Idaho’s public college nursing programs only take applications at set times, and every college runs on its own calendar. Miss a window and you could wait months. We track every LPN and RN program so you don’t have to.
Last checked Nov 7, 2026 · Confirm dates with the college before applying.
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- ● Open nowCollege of Southern IdahoPractical nursing (LPN) · Twin FallsThe current spring deadline is Dec 9 (Dec 9, 2026 for Spring 2027); the fall deadline is June 1. Starting with fall 2027, fall applications open March 1 and close June 1, and spring applications open Aug 1 and close Oct 1. ATI TEAS of at least 58.7% and a 2.5 GPA are required; applicants are ranked on a score sheet once the pool tops 30.See dates and apply →
- ● Open nowCollege of Eastern IdahoRegistered nursing (ADN) · Idaho FallsThe application is open all year; the next deadline is March 1, 2027 (midnight MST) for the fall 2027 start, then Oct 1 for spring. You must be admitted to CEI as a degree-seeking student a month before the deadline. TEAS of 62% or higher and a 3.0 core prerequisite GPA are required; a selection committee weighs GPA, TEAS, recommendation letters, and bonus points for a bachelor’s degree or patient-care hours.See dates and apply →
- ● Dates postedNorth Idaho CollegePractical nursing (LPN) · Coeur d’AleneApplications run mid-Nov to mid-Jan for Aug admission, so about Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 for Aug 2027. TEAS results, a 2.5 cumulative GPA, C or better in prerequisites, and a valid CNA certificate are required. Entry is competitive.See dates and apply →
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Idaho nursing school application tracker
| Status | College | Program | Location | Schedule | What we found | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Open now | College of Southern Idaho | Practical nursing (LPN) | Twin Falls · Magic Valley (South Central Idaho) | Fall and spring starts | The current spring deadline is Dec 9 (Dec 9, 2026 for Spring 2027); the fall deadline is June 1. Starting with fall 2027, fall applications open March 1 and close June 1, and spring applications open Aug 1 and close Oct 1. ATI TEAS of at least 58.7% and a 2.5 GPA are required; applicants are ranked on a score sheet once the pool tops 30. | Apply |
| 🟢 Open now | College of Eastern Idaho | Registered nursing (ADN) | Idaho Falls · Eastern and Southeast Idaho | Full-time (fall or spring start) | The application is open all year; the next deadline is March 1, 2027 (midnight MST) for the fall 2027 start, then Oct 1 for spring. You must be admitted to CEI as a degree-seeking student a month before the deadline. TEAS of 62% or higher and a 3.0 core prerequisite GPA are required; a selection committee weighs GPA, TEAS, recommendation letters, and bonus points for a bachelor’s degree or patient-care hours. | Apply |
| 🟢 Open now | College of Eastern Idaho | Registered nursing (ADN) – Alternative schedule | Idaho Falls · Eastern and Southeast Idaho | Alternative schedule, spring start only | The alternative-schedule RN track starts in spring only, with applications due Oct 1 (so Oct 1, 2027 for Spring 2028; the Oct 1, 2026 deadline has passed). The application is available all year. Same requirements as the full-time track: TEAS 62% or higher, 3.0 core prerequisite GPA, committee review. | Apply |
| 🔵 Dates posted | North Idaho College | Practical nursing (LPN) | Coeur d’Alene · North Idaho | 11 months; August start | Applications run mid-Nov to mid-Jan for Aug admission, so about Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 for Aug 2027. TEAS results, a 2.5 cumulative GPA, C or better in prerequisites, and a valid CNA certificate are required. Entry is competitive. | Apply |
| 🔵 Dates posted | North Idaho College | Registered nursing (ADN) | Coeur d’Alene · North Idaho | January and August starts | Applications run mid-Nov to mid-Jan for Aug admission (about Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 for Fall 2027) and mid-June to mid-Aug for Jan admission. TEAS adjusted individual score of at least 58.7% is required, taken once per cycle, with a 3.0 GPA. Selection is by points (GPA, TEAS, NIC credits, patient-care hours, degrees); top scorers are admitted and an alternate list is made. | Apply |
| 🔵 Dates posted | College of Eastern Idaho | LPN to RN | Idaho Falls · Eastern and Southeast Idaho | Bridge; fall (August) start | Applications are due March 1 by midnight MST for the fall (Aug) start, so March 1, 2027; you must be admitted to CEI by Feb 1. Entrance test is the ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor (minimum set in the bridge guide), and a 3.0 core prerequisite GPA is required. A selection committee reviews GPA, test scores and recommendation letters. | Apply |
| 🔵 Dates posted | Idaho State University | Practical nursing (LPN) | Pocatello · Eastern and Southeast Idaho | Fall start | Complete applications are due Feb 1 for the cohort starting that fall (Feb 1, 2027 for Fall 2027). ATI TEAS adjusted score of at least 58.7% is required, from within 12 months and at most two attempts. Applicants are rank-ordered on GPA, TEAS and CNA work experience. | Apply |
| 🔵 Dates posted | College of Eastern Idaho | Practical nursing (LPN) | Idaho Falls · Eastern and Southeast Idaho | Fall (August) and spring (January) cohorts | Applications are due March 1 by midnight MST for the Aug start and Oct 1 for the Jan start, so the next deadline is March 1, 2027. TEAS of 60% or higher is required. If applicants exceed seats, selection ranks TEAS scores plus bonus points for patient-care hours, CNA, and completed courses. | Apply |
| 🔵 Dates posted | College of Western Idaho | Registered nursing (ADN) | Nampa · Treasure Valley (Southwest Idaho) | Fall and spring cohorts | The Fall 2027 application window is March 1–31, 2027 (closes 4 p.m.); the Spring 2028 window is Oct 1–31, 2027. Kaplan Nursing Admissions Exam score above 75% is required (taken at CWI Testing Services, up to twice a year). Selection is competitive by points for general education courses, up to two points for healthcare certifications, and two professional references; there is no wait list, so applicants not admitted must reapply. | Apply |
| 🔵 Dates posted | North Idaho College | LPN to RN | Coeur d’Alene · North Idaho | Advanced placement; fall and February starts | PN to RN advanced placement applications run mid-Feb to mid-April for fall admission and mid-Aug to mid-Oct for Feb admission, so the next window is about mid-Feb to mid-April 2027. TEAS is required. Selection is competitive by points. | Apply |
| 🔵 Dates posted | College of Southern Idaho | Registered nursing (ADN) | Twin Falls · Magic Valley (South Central Idaho) | Full-time; fall and spring starts | The spring window (Aug 3 – Oct 1, 2026) has closed; the fall deadline is June 1, so June 1, 2027 for Fall 2027. ATI TEAS of at least 58.7% (up to three tries in six months) and a 3.0 prerequisite GPA are required, plus a current CNA. Qualified applicants are ranked on a score sheet once the pool tops 36. | Apply |
| 🔵 Dates posted | Idaho State University | Practical nursing (LPN) – Veteran to Practical Nurse track | Pocatello · Eastern and Southeast Idaho | Hybrid; 1.5-year veteran certificate; fall start | For U.S. military veterans with medic or corpsman training. Applications are due Aug 1 for the fall start (Aug 1, 2027 for Fall 2027). Math placement (SAT 360, ACT 14 or ALEKS 14) and a current CPR card are required; prior experience is assessed case by case. | Apply |
| 🔵 Dates posted | College of Western Idaho | Practical nursing (LPN) | Nampa · Treasure Valley (Southwest Idaho) | Spring (January) cohort | The next application window is Oct 1–31, 2027 for the Spring 2028 cohort; decisions are emailed by Nov 15, 2027. Kaplan Nursing Admissions Exam score above 60% is required. Admission is competitive by points; HLTH 101, a GEM 3 course and a biology course with C or better are required, and ENGL 101, PSYC 101 and certifications such as CNA, EMT or CMA add points. | Apply |
| 🟠 Confirming | College of Southern Idaho | LPN to RN | Twin Falls · Magic Valley (South Central Idaho) | Full-time or part-time | LPN to ASN applicants need a current LPN license, IV certification, seven prerequisite courses at C or better with a 3.0 GPA, and ATI TEAS of at least 58.7%. The part-time LPN to ASN deadline is May 15 (no year given); scoring begins once the pool tops 4 (full-time) or 2 (part-time). | Apply |
| 🟠 Confirming | College of Southern Idaho | Registered nursing (ADN) – Part-time | Twin Falls · Magic Valley (South Central Idaho) | Part-time | CSI launched a part-time ASN track in Fall 2025 that uses the traditional requirements: current CNA, five prerequisite courses at C or better with a 3.0 GPA, and ATI TEAS of at least 58.7%. Applicants are scored once the qualified pool tops 8. The page does not say whether part-time follows the June 1 fall deadline. | Apply |
Not listed: private and for-profit nursing schools, BSN-only university programs, and hospital diploma programs.
How Idaho nursing admissions work
- Selection varies by college. Many programs rank applicants by points (prerequisite grades, entrance test scores, healthcare experience). Others admit first-come or from a waitlist. Each card says what the college lists.
- Entrance tests vary. Idaho programs in this tracker use the ATI TEAS, the Kaplan admission test or other tests such as the ACT or Accuplacer. Check each card above.
- Prerequisites must be done (or nearly done) by the deadline. Many colleges also want official transcripts by a set date.
- Some colleges post the same deadline every year without a year. We show the date as the college lists it. Confirm with the college before you plan around it.
- Apply to more than one. Because the windows fall at different times, you can apply to several colleges in the same year.
Tips while you wait for a window to open
- Finish anatomy and physiology, microbiology and English early. They’re the most common prerequisites.
- If your programs use the TEAS, take a practice test now so you have time to retake it before the deadline.
- Get your CNA or another healthcare job. It’s experience, and some programs award points for it.
- Attend an info session. Some colleges give points for it, and you’ll learn exactly how they rank applicants.
We built this tracker from each college’s official nursing pages. If you work at one of these colleges and see something out of date, let us know and we’ll fix it.
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