Excela Health School of Anesthesia (CRNA) - January 2026 start

[thedi0scuri]

Hey everyone! I wanted to see who has applied/ is planning to apply to the Excela Health CRNA program for January 2026 entry. Figured this may help answer any questions that come up along the way. I am planning on mailing my application in this week! Good luck everyone 🙂

[SICUNURSE25]

MikeAffy said:

Has anyone heard anything yet? 

Nothing yet 

[MICUnorg]

Has anyone gotten a call yet from the school about interviews?

[Wexa]

No not yet, have you or have you heard anyone has?

[MICUnorg]

Wexa said:

No not yet, have you or have you heard anyone has?

No I have not:/ I'm hoping soon! 

[phrn212]

I haven't heard anything yet 

[Zach W]

I applied for the 2026 cohort. Eeeek! 
 

I've reached out to previous students. The interview is like an all day event. You meet current students and faculty. You interview with faculty and students. It is emotional intelligence. They also do a small CCRN style exam that is used as a tie breaker. 
 

I hope this helps and may the odds be in your favor 💪🏻🤞🏻🙏

[Icurn22305]

Anyone know how many applicants they typically have each year?

[MICUnorg]

Hbsl223 said:

Anyone know how many applicants they typically have each year?

I've been told 160 applicants, 60 get interviews and around 30 get in! 

[Wexa]

Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back? 

[larryk17]

Looks like last year they made calls anywhere from January 19-24th for interviews. But since none of us have heard anything, maybe they got more applicants this year and it's taking them longer to go through them? I will post on here right away if I get a call 🙂 

[MikeAffy]

Anyone tried calling the school to scrap some infos? 

[Icurn22305]

MikeAffy said:

Anyone tried calling the school to scrap some infos? 

It's only been a week since the deadline. And last weekend was a holiday so I bet they're just behind!