Associate Degree Nursing Application Resources & Information Application Dates: The Spring 2027 Application closes on October 15, 2026 at 5:00pm Eastern. The Fall 2026 Application opens on February 2, 2027. Tips for Applying: Click "returning users" when applying to ADN if you already have a Patriot Portal account created from when you originally applied to the university If you have not already applied to the university, you will need to do that first before applying to the ADN program