1. Individuals may apply for only one Nursing or Allied Health program at a time. New applications are not accepted for an entering class year until the admission criteria and prerequisites for that year are published in the College catalog. The catalog is published roughly a year before admission decisions to which it applies are made. For example, applications for classes entering Fall 2007 (or later that academic year) will not be accepted until after April 1, 2006.
   
2. Applicants are notified in writing of any information needed for a completed application file after their applications have been received. Applicants are responsible for providing the information and documents necessary for a completed application file.
   
3. Completed application files contain the following information:
   1. College application form indicating the specific nursing program desired and previous colleges attended.
      
   2. Evidence of high school performance and graduation.
      1. For high school graduates: High school transcript(s) showing entire high school record, including graduation.
         
      2. For high school students anticipating graduation during the current year: Applicants who are currently in high school need to submit an updated transcript from their completed first semester of their senior year. If admitted to a Nursing program, an additional high school transcript showing graduation must be submitted prior to beginning the program.
         
      3. For GED recipients: Successful GED results and high school transcript(s) (to document courses completed at high schools, if applicable).
         
   3. ACT or SAT score (waived for applicants who provide official documentation of a degree from an accredited college).
      
   4. Official transcripts from other colleges attended. Applicants are responsible for sending updated copies of official transcripts from other colleges as they become available during the admission process.
      
   5. Documentation of successful completion of admission prerequisite courses.
      
4. Completed files are reviewed and applicants with all admission prerequisites satisfied are admitted until available spaces are filled. Remaining applicants with all admission prerequisites satisfied are placed on an alternate list. Communication of admission decisions is usually completed on the following schedule:
   1. Associate Degree Nursing Program
   2. • Full-time option: March
      • Part-time option: September
      • LPN advanced placement: April
      
   3. Practical Nursing Program
      • Full-time option: April
      • Part-time option: October
      
5. Individuals on the alternate list when classes begin are notified that they may apply for the next class.
   

Admission to a nursing program will not be based on age, gender, race, marital status, religion, or disability. Admission to the nursing program is based on a completed application file and the factors described on page 73. Program prerequisites and criteria for admission in this catalog apply to the 2006-2007 class.