ADN Admissions Requirements

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a limited enrollment program.  Admission is selective and competitive. Admission to the college or university does not guarantee admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.  A separate application must be submitted to the program of nursing.  Students may choose to complete any of the general education courses prior to admission into the program.  Applicants must be officially accepted into the program prior to enrolling in any nursing course.  Deadlines for application are February 1 for Fall admission and September 1 for Spring admission.

There are no restrictions regarding age, sex, religious persuasion, marital status, or qualified person with disability. Applicants are considered on the basis of cumulative undergraduate GPA; completion of required non-nursing courses with consideration given to science courses; Nurse Entrance Test (NET) score; and availability of space. Applicants may also be asked to complete additional pre-admission testing and interview with the admissions committee. A criminal check and drug screen are required with admission. Please note that a positive drug screen or a positive criminal check may prohibit completion of course objectives and result in dismissal.

Required Information for Admission
1.  Completed application to the nursing program on file. Print the following Application Packet Documents:

Admissions Procedure
ADN Program Curriculum
Application for Admission to the ADN Program
Core Performance Standards

2.  Minimum Nurse Entrance Test (NET) score of 72. Applicants are to call ERI at 1.800.292.2273 to schedule a NET test date. Applicants may take the NET exam only once per application period and a maximum number of four attempts. The deadline for applicants applying for Fall is February 1. The deadline for applicants applying for Spring is September 1.

• Students will be required to schedule the NET through ERI by calling 1.800.292.2273 at a cost of $28.50.
  
  
• A review guide may be purchased from the ERI website (http://eriworld.com/).
  
  
• If you have already taken the NET and scored 72 or higher, you will not need to take the exam again.

3.  A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.

4.  Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) must submit a transcript for their LPN program and a copy of their current LPN license. (Click Here to learn more about the LPN Entry Option)

5.  To receive credit for a course completed at another college or university, an official transcript must be sent to the WKU Office of Admissions, Potter Hall, Room 117, 270.745.2551. Any student who has completed a baccalaureate or masters degree should also submit a copy of their transcript to the Associate Degree Nursing Program office or the application will be considered incomplete.