Admission Requirements

Steps for Admission

• Phase I – Complete all steps in Phase I to be accepted as a pre-program student. Pre-program students are eligible for financial aid and will be invited to complete Phase II requirements and general education courses. Pre-program students may not register for Practical Nursing courses (543 numbered).
• Phase II – If not completed at the time of application, complete all steps in Phase II to become program eligible or for placement on the waiting list.
• Phase III – Students who needed to complete Phase II requirements will need to submit the Core Course Eligibility Form when the last Phase II requirement is satisfied to alert Admissions of program readiness.

Pre-Program Requirement (Phase I)

1. Submit an application for admission at cvtc.edu/apply.
2. Pay the one-time $30 application processing fee.
3. Submit ONE of the following:

• • Official high school transcript which includes all courses taken, grades received, and date of graduation
  • Copy of General Education Development (GED) certificate
  • Copy of High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)
  • Official transcript showing completion of an Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or higher degree.

4. Assessment Range - submit ONE of the following by providing proof with a transcript or score sheet. You will be considered eligible for pre-program even if one of the below options is too low.

• • Minimum high school/GED/HSED GPA of 2.8
  • Minimum college GPA of 2.2 (6 or more credits)
  • Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree
  • ACT^® composite score 23
  • ACCUPLACER^® (Next-Generation) Assessment composite score of 263. The composite score consists of Reading, Writing and Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS).  ACCUPLACER^® is an un-timed, computerized test. To schedule an ACCUPLACER^® appointment, visit our website: cvtc.edu/assessment or contact Student Central at 715-833-6200.  You will be subject to a testing fee.
    Compass^® and ACCUPLACER^® (Classic) scores are accepted as well.  Contact Student Central at 715-833-6200 for additional information.

5. Complete a Wisconsin Criminal Background Check and Background Information Disclosure Form. For instructions to request a background check, please go to cvtc.edu/backgroundcheck. A hardcopy instruction packet can be supplied upon request by calling 715-833-6200.  A $39 fee will be required at the time of your order.  Background checks processed for other entities will not be accepted.
   
   Please note:  Your processed criminal history results are considered current for admission purposes for four years. If you are still enrolled as a student or re-enter CVTC after the four-year expiration date, you will be required to request another background check and pay the required processing fee. Also, once enrolled in core courses, you may be asked to complete another background check to meet certain clinical site compliance agreements.

Core Program Requirement (Phase II)

6. Submit proof of meeting one of the assessment range scores in Phase I, if not already met when becoming eligible for pre-program.
7. Submit proof of completion of 543-300 Nursing Assistant training that includes a clinical component. Acceptable documentation is a Nurse Aide Directory card, a transcript or a diploma from a technical college, training agency or nursing home. You do not need to be a Certified Nursing Assistant but must submit proof of successful course completion.  NOTE:  The Nursing Assistant class does not qualify for financial aid.
8. Complete 806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology (4 credits) with a grade of C or better. A grade of C- is not acceptable.  If this course was taken at a college other than CVTC, submit a transcript showing the grades and credits earned.
9. Meet ONE of the HESI A2® options as follows: (It is recommended that you complete the General Anatomy & Physiology course before attempting any of the following options to meet the HESI requirement.)
   • Take the HESI A2® Exam and achieve scores of 75 or higher in each of the following required areas: Anatomy & Physiology, Math, and English. The English score is a composite of grammar, reading, and vocabulary. You will be subject to a testing fee and the number of times you can test is limited. For detailed information about CVTC's HESI exam option - including cost, study options, and scheduling a testing appointment - please visit cvtc.edu/HESI.
   • Enroll in NurseHub to complete and pass HESI preparatory courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Math, Reading, Grammar, and Vocabulary. For detailed information about CVTC's NurseHub HESI preparatory course option - including cost, account set-up, and completion requirements - please visit cvtc.edu/NURSEHUB. 

Core Course Eligibility (Phase III) 

Applicants who meet all requirements in Phases I and II will be accepted or placed on a waiting list as of the date all documentation is received.

10. Core Course Eligibility Form. Applicants meeting one of the scores or options listed above in Phase I and completing Phase II requirements must submit a completed Core Course Eligibility Form (CCE Form) to the Admissions Office.

• • Prior to the end of each term students will be notified through student email of the CCE Form submission date for that term. Students are also encouraged to check with the Admissions Office prior to the end of the term in which they are completing a pathway and coursework to find out the exact CCE Form submission date.
  • On the form applicants should indicate the August semester and the year they will be prepared to begin Practical Nursing core courses. Applicants are placed on waiting lists by date of eligibility regardless of the semester and year requested.
  • Students completing all of the Phase I and Phase II requirements will be accepted or placed on a waiting list only when the Core Course Eligibility Form is on file.

Additional Information

• A Pre-Entrance Health History and Physical Examination must be on file three weeks prior to entering the core courses (543 numbered) of the Practical Nursing program. The Admissions Office will notify you at the appropriate time with a specific deadline.
• Proof of current CPR certification by the American Heart Association - BLS Provider level or the American Red Cross - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level is required of students before entering the clinical courses for this program. CVTC offers 531-454 CPR-BLS Provider; find more information at cvtc.edu/seminars. Proof must be verified with a current CPR card. Class rosters, letters from instructors or employers, and online course certification are not acceptable. Instructors will ask for a copy of the card or electronic certificate on the first day of clinical courses.
• Clinical Compliance - to be in compliance with CVTC's partnering clinical agencies and the agencies' regulating bodies, for example the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), students must be prepared to abide by vaccination mandates and health and safety guidelines as dictated by those bodies. 
• Financial Aid – Information on financial aid availability, procedures, and deadlines may be obtained at cvtc.edu/payforcollege or by calling 715-833-6200.
• Transfer Credit – Applicants with post-secondary credits should submit official transcripts* to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu for evaluation and possible transfer credit. *Official transcripts must be submitted directly to CVTC from the educational institution by USPS mail or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envelope or from a digital credential service (i.e., Parchment) approved by CVTC.
• General Education Courses – Students are encouraged to complete the general education courses that are part of the Practical Nursing program prior to starting core courses.
• Course Sequence – Upon acceptance to the core program, students are required to follow the core course sequence and semester credit load as identified on the program requirements. 

Last Updated: October 22, 2024 @ 1:15 p.m.