NURSING PROGRAM EARLY ADMISSION INQUIRY
Students are encouraged to express an interest in the nursing major upon application for admission to WLC. Enrollment in the program is
limited, and admission is competitive. This information regarding the application process is intended for traditional freshmen. All transfer students will work with an Admissions counselor and the Chair of the School of Nursing to devise a personalized
plan of study.
Meeting the minimum criteria for admission may not be sufficient to be admitted to the nursing major. Required criteria:
- Minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of application.
- Minimum of C in required nursing collateral courses.
- Successful completion (minimum of a C) of CHE 161 and CHE 168 at the time of application.
- Criminal background check.
- Applicant's personal statement.
- Faculty interview.
Other information:
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification must be completed before the sophomore year, and American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification must be completed prior to the junior fall semester. Current CPR certification must be maintained
throughout the entire nursing program.
- In addition to the college health requirements, nursing students must also provide documentation of various immunizations and be free of communicable disease, including tuberculosis.
Students not accepted may choose to be placed on a waiting list and will be notified of their rank on that list. If openings occur, admission will be offered to students by rank. Students on the waiting list may also reapply for admission to the nursing
program the following year. They will be considered in the next pool of applications but will not be guaranteed admission.
For students interested in pursuing nursing, please note that Chromebooks, iPads, and tablets are not compatible with some of the software that is required in nursing classes.