Dates and Deadlines

Application period

CSON accepts applications for fall and spring classes. Applications are only processed during the designated application period. Applicants that are accepted for Fall start in August or October. Applicants that are accepted for Spring start in January or March.

To apply for Fall 2026:

  • Application Period: January 5, 2026 - March 6, 2026
  • Deadline: March 6th, 11 a.m.
  • Prerequisites must be completed by: July 2026

To apply for Spring 2027:

  • Application Period: May 4, 2026 – July 27, 2026
  • Deadline: July 27th, 4 p.m.
  • Prerequisites must be completed by: December 2026

Applicants are required to have a 2.50 GPA or higher in the required prerequisite courses in order to apply. The most recent grade earned is used to calculate the pre-requisite GPA regardless of the prior grade earned. We highly recommend applicants calculate their GPA prior to submitting their application. See an example of how to calculate your GPA.