Samuel Merritt University DNP in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) - 2026

[NYCICURN]

I havent seen a thread about this. About to submit 

[prop_papi]

Hi everyone!

Applicant for Fall 2026 here! I've read that they will be sending out invites for interviews this month, so I'm patiently (& anxiously) waiting on that as well. This is my first cycle applying and SMU is my #1 school. Wishing everyone the best of luck, and hopefully we get answers soon! 

[YP CVSICUnurse, BSN]

Last year they started sending invites dec 19 (today) LOL so hopefully we hear by next week. 

[Propketnversed]

Following. Good luck to everyone and hope we hear from the admissions committee soon. Happy holidays. 

[jj micu]

Has Anyone heard anything? 

[NurseJayc]

jj MICU said:

Has Anyone heard anything? 

No.. and now I'm hoping they'll wait until new years bc I don't want my Christmas ruined LOL 

[YP CVSICUnurse, BSN]

Negative 

[Dylan Wishart]

Nothing so far 🙏🏼

[FighterJets]

Has anyone heard anything?

[YP CVSICUnurse, BSN]

FighterJets said:

Has anyone heard anything?

Nothing on my end. I think we should hear by Monday or Tuesday since they said the invites should go out this month. Holidays always throws things off 

[sweettarts123]

It's almost 2026, and I still haven't heard anything... the anticipation is killing me.

[PropoLOLMommy, BSN]

I'm thinking it's because they received more applications than usual? I feel like most programs received a record breaking number of applications this year.

[YP CVSICUnurse, BSN]

PropoLOLMommy said:

I'm thinking it's because they received more applications than usual? I feel like most programs received a record breaking number of applications this year.

This is what I got from the admissions counselor. We won't hear back until the new year.

"Hello,
 
Thank you for your message.

I will be out of the office for the holidays from Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026,with limited access to email. Please note that SMU will be closed from Thursday, December 25 through Monday, January 5, 2026.

I will respond as soon as possible after I return. If you need immediate assistance from now until Dec. 24th, please contact reach out to [email protected]

Wishing you a happy holiday season.

Best regards,

Mariana Hernandez"