Contact Us
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Brownsville Office:
Life and Health Science Bldg (LHSB) 2.720
956-882-5070
Fax: 956-882-6827
Edinburg Office:
Health Affairs Building East (EHABE) 2.201
956-665-3491
Fax: 956-665-5253
Education Verification Forms:
Graduate or DNP Program request to
Meagan Banks, BS
Program Coordinator-Student Services
956-665-3499
Undergraduate Program request to
Lourdes Sanchez, BAAS-IS
Program Coordinator-Student Services
956-882-5070
(Graduates must complete their section Of the form before submitting. Provide your UTRGV Student ID# in your email.)
General Information and Program Inquiries:
Maria Pilar Pedraza, BS
Administrative Assistant I SON Office
956-665-2194
Karina Gutierrez
Program Specialist-Student Services
956-882-5072
Carmen Vela, BS
Program Specialist-Student Services
956-665-2204
Graduate Programs:
MSN-FNP, Post Master's PMHNP and FNP
Certificates, MSN-Education, MSN-Administration and DNP
Meagan Banks, BS
Program Coordinator-Student Services
956-665-3499
Undergraduate Programs:
BSN Generic, 2nd Degree and RN to BSN
Lourdes Sanchez, BAAS-IS
Program Coordinator-Student Services
956-882-5070
NursingCAS
NursingCAS is currently available only to 2 nd degree BSN Applicants.
NursingCAS is a service of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) that allows prospective students to discover and apply to nursing programs offered by participating nursing schools. NursingCAS is the nation's only centralized application service. It allows students to research and apply to multiple participating nursing schools with a single online application.
Benefits
- A convenient and efficient process to apply to multiple programs using a single, secure web-based application.
- Applicants can track the receipts of the application, transcripts and references 24/7
- A comprehensive online checklist and instructions to help applicants easily navigate through the application.
- Eliminates the need for duplicate application data and transcripts for those applying to multiple colleges or universities.
- Provides applicants with a real-time way to check the receipt of applications, transcripts, etc.
See NursingCAS Checklist and FAQ's for more information.
NursingCAS Application Questions:
Contact Jazlynn Richie
Email: jazlynn.richie01@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-3491
2 nd Degree NursingCAS Virtual Application Workshops
Join Student Services staff for a Q & A session and learn how to complete a NursingCAS application.
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UTRGV School of Nursing NursingCAS Application Workshops Tuesday 12/10/2024 3:00 - 4:00 PM Meeting ID: 878 1569 2044
Monday 12/16/2024 3:30 - 4:30 PM Meeting ID: 474 932 9880
Tuesday 01/07/2025 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Meeting ID: 817 1348 9791
2 nd Degree NursingCAS Virtual Walk-In Q&A Sessions
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UTRGV School of Nursing NursingCAS Application Workshops Tuesday 01/14/2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Meeting ID: 880 2368 3158
Wednesday 01/22/2025 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM Meeting ID: 850 5156 8931
2 nd Degree NursingCAS (Preparing and Strengthening your NursingCAS Application)
This workshop is open to 2 nd Degree BSN Applicants for Summer 2025 only.
Dates and times are subject to change and any changes will be announced here.
NursingCAS is hosting this free webinar. If you are unable to attend, register so you can receive the recording via email.
Webinar content includes:
- Detailed overview of the NursingCAS application
- Guidance on requesting fee waivers, transcripts, and submitting coursework entry
- Answers to FAQs (application statuses, references, etc.)
- Tips to avoid common mistakes
- Recommendations to ensure quick application processing times
- Resources available for NursingCAS applicants
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AACN is offering a webinar for NursingCAS applicants,
Preparing and Strengthening Your NursingCAS Application , on Thursday, January 9, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET.
This is a terrific opportunity to engage with your applicant pool by keeping them up to date about application tips and best practices.
Unable to attend at this time? Register to receive a copy of the webinar recording.
