BREAKING NEWS!

DEFERRAL POLICY:

Applicants should be prepared to enter the program during the term in which they have applied.

If offered admission to the Golden West College School of Nursing, you will need to accept our placement or re-enter the application process. In cases of extreme hardship or special circumstances, the applicant must meet with the program director to request a one-time semester deferral.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

The Joint Commission stipulates that any health care facility that requires employees to have personal criminal background checks must also require the same background check for students and volunteers involved in patient care. A valid Social Security Number (SSN) and a seven year personal history is required to conduct these background checks. Individuals without the proper documentation of a SSN and/or a seven years of residence in the United States may find they cannot qualify to complete the required clinical component of the GWC Nursing Program.

The International Student Program website is available to answer your questions regarding background checks for international students.

CHANGE IN APPLICATION PERIOD:

Beginning the application period of Fall 2010, GWC School of Nursing will be moving to a once a year application period. Updates to follow.

Attention Nursing Program Applicants

The dates for the acceptance of applications for the nursing program have changed.

Applications for the Fall semester are accepted from January 15 – January 31.

Applications for the Spring semester are accepted from August 1 – August 15th.

Effective for students admitted to Spring 2008 and thereafter, there is an additional requirement for enrollment. All qualified applicants who are selected into the program must pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) prior to enrollment in the program. This is a diagnostic test that covers Basic Math, Reading and Science skills. More information about this test may be found at the ATI testing website (www.atitesting.com). Students who do not achieve a passing score will need to complete additional pre-nursing course work and achieve a passing score on the TEAS prior to enrolling in the nursing program.

LVN applicants – Please see special announcement regarding the LVN – ADN program (click here)