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Competitive Selection Process for Health Sciences and Nursing Programs

Competitive Selection Process for Health Sciences and Nursing Programs

Programs (Health Sciences Programs - Medical Laboratory Technology Degree, Dental Hygiene Degree, Medical Assisting Diploma, Radiologic Technology Degree, Surgical Technology Degree. Nursing Programs – Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Diploma)

Applicants for West Georgia Technical College diplomas and degrees in Health Sciences and Nursing programs must complete a competitive selection process before admission to the program.

Associate Degree in Health Sciences and Nursing Programs

Students who apply to a degree level Health Sciences or Nursing program are initially accepted/admitted into the Healthcare Professional certificate. Students may choose to enroll in a different primary program, but they must request a change of major. Based on the primary and intended degree program requirements, students are admitted on provisional or regular admission status. Students will take general core and health science core courses common to both the primary and intended degree programs. Students may be eligible to receive financial aid based on the type of aid available for the primary major. To determine which courses are required and may be eligible for assistance of financial aid while enrolled in the primary major, students should compare the academic requirements of both programs as listed in this Catalog; for additional assistance, contact the Student Advising Center.

Diploma in Health Sciences and Nursing Programs

Students who apply to a diploma-level Health Science program are initially accepted for the Healthcare Assistant certificate. Based on the primary major's requirements and their intended diploma, students are admitted on provisional or regular admission status. Students will take general core and health science core courses common to both the primary and intended diploma programs. Students enrolled in the Healthcare Assistant certificate may be eligible for financial aid based on the type of aid available for their current major. To determine which courses are required and may be eligible for financial aid assistance while enrolled in their primary major, students should compare the academic requirements of both programs as listed in this Catalog; for additional assistance, contact the Student Advising Center.

Competitive Selection Process

General Applicant Requirements

The following steps are common to the competitive selection process for each program and must be completed by the competitive selection deadline.

1. Each program has a competitive selection deadline.
2. Students must submit a Competitive Selection File Review Request form to the Office of Admissions by the application deadline. All required documents must be attached to the form. Forms submitted before completing all the requirements or submitted with missing documents will be returned to the student and will not be considered in the selection process.
3. Non-Georgia residents will be considered in the competitive selection process on a space available basis. They will not be included if enough qualified Georgia State resident applicants apply. Please refer to the In-State Resident section of this Catalog for more information regarding residency status.
4. The student may enter the selection process for only one program of study and one campus at a time. 
5. Some programs have a single competitive selection deadline to admit a class for more than one campus. In this case, the student must select one campus and be included in the selection for that campus only.  
6. The student must be in good academic standing with the College. 
7. Each program requires that identified courses are completed by the competitive selection deadline. 
8. The following specific technical, science and Health Science courses must be completed within seven years of the program start date if required for the selection process.
9.  ALHS 1040
10.  ALHS 1060
11.  ALHS 1090
12.  ALHS 1011
13.  BIOL 2113 & BIOL 2113L
14.  BIOL 2114 & BIOL 2114L
15.  BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L
16.  CHEM 1211 & CHEM 1211L
17.  CHEM 1212 & CHEM 1212L
18.  CHEM 1151 & CHEM 1151L
19.  CHEM 1152 & CHEM 1152L  

The Admissions Office must receive all official transcripts reflecting grades earned at other colleges before the application deadline. The Registrar’s Office determines the transferability of classes.

Health Sciences Program Competitive Selection Requirements

 Medical Laboratory Technology, Degree

1. The competitive selection deadline is February 1. 
2. The class cohort begins Summer Semester at the Murphy Campus. 
3. Refer to the program information in the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for specific course requirements.  
4. Courses required for the competitive selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 3.0 must be earned in the required courses.  
5. The competitive selection score is based 100% on the letter grades earned in the required courses. The maximum score is 100. 
6. When a tie occurs, the GPA for Biology 2113/2113L and Biology 2114/2114L will be calculated. The student with the highest GPA for these courses will be selected. 
7. A selected student who declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply through the competitive selection process.  
8. Any student who is admitted to a competitive selection Health Sciences program, who does not complete the program with their cohort, must submit a written petition to the Dean of Health Sciences for approval to be readmitted or to enter the selection process a second time.

Dental Hygiene Degree

1. The competitive selection deadline is June 1.  
2. The class cohort begins Fall Semester at the Douglas Campus.  
3. Refer to the program information in the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for specific course requirements.  
4. Courses required for the competitive selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 3.0 must be earned in the required courses.  
5. In addition to the courses required to be completed by the application deadline, additional courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C before the cohort start date. Please refer to the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for the specific course requirements. The student must provide documentation of completion of the additional courses or that they are registered to complete the courses before the cohort start date. A student may not enroll in the cohort if the courses are not completed before the cohort start date.  
6. Applicant must hold a current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form.  
7. Applicant must earn a minimum raw score of 70% on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) Examination. The ATI TEAS score raw score includes Reading, Math, Science, English, and Language Usage. The exam must be current within five years of the program. A student may take the ATI TEAS exam twice a calendar year and must wait for a minimum of 30 days between the two attempts. 
8. Students who took the Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) Health Occupations Aptitude examination between August 31,2021-August 31, 2022, may submit their PSB scores instead of the ATI TEAS exam.  Students must have completed the PSB examination with a minimum raw score of 200 (50% of the competitive selection process). The raw score includes Academic Aptitude Total, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Information on Natural Sciences, and Vocational Adjustment Index. If the PSB was not completed within the August 31, 20021 and August 31, 2022 timeframe, students must submit the ATI TEAS exam.  A copy of the PSB score report and or the ATI TEAS exam must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form.  
9. An applicant may earn a maximum of three (3) bonus points.
10.  • One (1) point for any dental clinical work experience, or a minimum of 40 hours of clinical experience shadowing a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) within six months of the student's competitive selection application. Dental clinical experience is defined as physical patient care in a dental setting through an apprenticeship, observation, internship, part-time or full-time employment, or professional voluntarism completed for at least three months within three years of the student's application. Professional voluntarism is defined as volunteering in a non-virtual dental office setting; or 
11.  • Two (2) points for dental-related work experiences such as a lab technician or front office employee within six months to three years of the student's competitive selection application; or
12.  • Three (3) points for more than one equivalent year of full-time experience as a chairside dental assistant within three years of the student's competitive selection application. 
13.  If the student requests bonus points, an employment verification letter must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form. The letter must be on company letterhead and include the dates of employment, job title, and a brief description of the duties.  
14. The competitive selection score is based 50% on the letter grades earned in the required courses, up to 50 points. The score earned on the PSB or ATI TEAS exam determines 50% of the score, up to 50 points. Eligible bonus points are in addition to the 100 points available for the letter grades earned in the required courses and the PSB or ATI TEAS score.  
15. When a tie occurs, the GPA for Biology 2113/2113L and Biology 2114/2114L will be calculated. The student with the highest GPA for these courses will be selected. The student with the highest Total Raw PSB Score will be selected if a tie remains.
16. A selected student who declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply through the competitive selection process.  
17. Any student who is admitted to a competitive selection Health Science program, who does not complete the program with their cohort, must submit a written petition to the Dean of Health Sciences for approval to be readmitted or to enter the selection process a second time.  

Medical Assisting, Diploma

1. The competitive selection deadline is June 1. 
2. The class cohort begins Fall Semester at the Murphy Campus.  
3. Refer to the program information in the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for specific course requirements.  
4. Courses required for the competitive selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 2.5 must be earned in the required courses.  
5. In addition to the courses required to be completed by the application deadline, additional courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C before the cohort start date. Please refer to the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for the specific course requirements. The student must provide documentation of completion of the additional courses or that they are registered to complete the courses before the cohort start date. A student may not enroll in the cohort if the courses are not completed before the cohort start date.  
6. Students must hold a current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form.   
7. The competitive selection score is based 100% on the letter grades earned in the required courses, up to 100 points. Eligible bonus points are in addition to the 100 points available for the letter grades earned  
8. An applicant may earn a maximum of two (2) bonus points.
9.  • One (1) point for shadowing at a medical office for a minimum of four (4) hours. Shadowing is defined as following a physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, practical nurse, office/practice manager, certified medical assistant, or registered medical assistant in a medical office. If the student is requesting a bonus point, an employment verification letter must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form. The letter must be on company letterhead and include the dates and time of the shadowing experience, the job title, and a brief description of the duties of the staff member being shadowed.
10.  • Two (2) points for current State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) or Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT). A copy of the certification must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form. If the certification or licensure was obtained more than five (5) years ago, documentation of a minimum of one (1) year of employment as a CNA or Phlebotomy Technician within the last five (5) years must be provided. An employment verification letter must be submitted on company letterhead, including the dates of employment, job title, and a brief description of duties.  
11. When a tie occurs, the grade for ALHS 1011 will be used. The student with the highest grade for the course will be selected. 
12. A selected student who declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply through the competitive selection process.  
13. Any student who is admitted to a competitive selection Health Science program, who does not complete the program with their cohort, must submit a written petition to the Dean of Health Sciences for approval to be readmitted or to enter the selection process a second time.  

  Radiologic Technology, Degree

1. The competitive selection deadline is June 1.  
2. The class cohort begins Fall Semester at the Douglas Campus.  
3. Refer to the program information in the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for specific course requirements.  
4. Courses required for the competitive selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 3.0 must be earned in the required courses.  
5. In addition to the courses required to be completed by the application deadline, an additional course is required to be completed with a minimum grade of C prior to the cohort start date or within the first term of the cohort start. Please refer to the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for the specific course requirement.  
6. Students must hold a current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form. 
7. Applicant must earn a minimum raw score of 70% on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) Examination. The ATI TEAS score raw score includes Reading, Math, Science, English, and Language Usage. The exam must be current within five years of the program. A student may take the ATI TEAS exam twice a calendar year and must wait for a minimum of 30 days between the two attempts. 
8. Students who took the Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) Health Occupations Aptitude examination between August 31,2021-August 31, 2022, may submit their PSB scores instead of the ATI TEAS exam.  Students must have completed the PSB examination with a minimum raw score of 200 (50% of the competitive selection process). The raw score includes Academic Aptitude Total, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Information on Natural Sciences, and Vocational Adjustment Index. If the PSB was not completed within the August 31, 20021 and August 31, 2022 timeframe, students must submit the ATI TEAS exam.  A copy of the PSB score report and or the ATI TEAS exam must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form.  
9. The competitive selection score is 75% on the letter grades earned in the required courses, up to 75 points. The score earned on the PSB or the ATI TEAS exam determines 25% of the score, up to 25 points. 
10. When a tie occurs, the GPA for Biology 2113/2113L and Biology 2114/2114L will be calculated. The student with the highest GPA for these courses will be selected. If a tie remains, the student with the highest Total Raw PSB or ATI TEAS Score will be selected.
11. A selected student who declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply through the competitive selection process.  
12. Any student who is admitted to a competitive selection Health Science program, who does not complete the program with their cohort, must submit a written petition to the Dean of Health Sciences for approval to be readmitted or to enter the selection process a second time.   

Surgical Technology, Degree

1. The competitive selection deadline is June 1.
2. The class cohort begins Fall Semester at the Murphy Campus.  
3. Refer to the program information in the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for specific course requirements.  
4. Courses required for the competitive selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 3.0 must be earned in the required courses.  
5. Students must hold a current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form.    
6. Applicants may earn a maximum of three (3) bonus points.

• One (1) point for six months of healthcare clinical work experience. Clinical experience is defined as actual patient care that includes the delivery of physical care, such as certified nursing assistant, nurse aide, practical nurse, patient care technician, medical assistant, surgical technician, a back-office worker in a clinic or physician's office, or emergency medical technician.
• Two (2) points for six to twelve months of surgical work experience, such as a surgical technician or surgical clerk.
• Three (3) points for more than one-year equivalent of full-time work experience as a surgical technician.

1. The competitive selection score is based 100% on the letter grades earned in the required courses, up to 100 points. Eligible bonus points are in addition to the 100 points available for the letter grades earned in the required courses. 
2. When a tie occurs, the GPA for Biology 2113/2113L and Biology 2114/2114L will be calculated. The student with the highest GPA for these courses will be selected. 
3. A selected student who declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply through the competitive selection process.  
4. Any student who is admitted to a competitive selection Health Science program, who does not complete the program with their cohort, must submit a written petition to the Dean of Health Sciences for approval to be readmitted or to enter the selection process a second time.  

Associate Degree Nursing

1. The competitive selection deadline is February 1 for the class cohort that begins at the Coweta Campus Summer Semester.
2. The competitive selection deadline is June 1 for the class cohort that begins at the Murphy Campus Fall Semester.
3. The competitive selection deadline is September 1 for the class cohort that begins at the LaGrange Campus Spring Semester.
4. Refer to the program information in the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for specific course requirements.
5. Courses required for the competitive selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 3.2 must be earned in the required courses.
6. In addition to the courses required to be completed by the application deadline, additional courses are required to be completed with a minimum grade of C, prior to the cohort start date. Please refer to the academic programs section of the Catalog for the specific course requirements. The student must provide documentation of completion of the additional courses or provide documentation that they are registered to complete the courses prior to the cohort start date. A student may not enroll in the cohort if the courses are not completed prior to the cohort start date.
7. Applicants must earn an Adjusted Individual Total Score of 75% on the pre-entrance Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS) exam and must earn an individual score of 65% on each of the individual exams including Reading, Math, Science, English, and Language Usage. The exam must be current within two (2) years of the program start date. Beginning July 1, 2019, a maximum of two attempts will be allowed per calendar year, with a minimum of 30 days between attempts. A copy of the TEAS scores report must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form.
8. Applicant must hold a current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association for healthcare providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form.
9. Applicant must possess a current State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) or be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The certification or license must have been obtained within the last five (5) years. A copy of the certification or license must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form. If the certification or licensure was obtained more than five (5) years ago, documentation of a minimum of one (1) year of employment as a CNA or LPN within the last five (5) years must be provided. An employer letter of verification must be submitted on company letterhead and include the dates of employment, job title, and a brief description of duties.
10. Applicants may earn a maximum of three (3) bonus points.
    • One (1) point for six (6) months of clinical work experience. Clinical experience is defined as actual patient care that includes the delivery of physical care such as a certified nursing assistant, nurse aide, licensed practical nurse, patient care technician, medical assistant, surgical technician, and back office worker in a clinic or physician’s office, emergency medical technician or paramedic. 
    • One (1) point for completion of the Nurse Aide certificate program, including ALHS 1040, ALHS 1060, ALHS 1090, and NAST 1100.
    • Two (2) points for current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
11. The competitive selection score is based 40% on the letter grades earned in the required courses, up to 40 points. The score earned on the TEAS exam determines 60% of the score, up to 60 points. Eligible bonus points are in addition to the 100 points available for the letter grades earned in the required courses and the TEAS score.
12. When a tie occurs, the GPA for Biology 2113/2113L and Biology 2114/2114L will be calculated. The student with the highest GPA for these courses will be selected. If a tie remains, the student with the highest Adjusted Individual Total TEAS Score will be selected.
13. A student who is selected and declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply through the competitive selection process.
14. A minimum grade of 75 is required for academic progress in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and PN programs. Any nursing course completed with a grade of less than 75 or an inability to complete the course for other reasons will result in an interruption of progression in the program. Satisfactory completion of the clinical component of a nursing course is required to pass the course. Clinical and theory in any course are required to be completed concurrently. As of Fall 2022: a student who is unsuccessful in any nursing course, regardless  of the reason for withdrawal, will only be allowed one (1) re-entry to the ADN/PN program. In order to be readmitted, a student must complete the ADN/PN Request for Readmission Form and submit it to the ADN/PN Program Director. It is recommended that students take one (1) semester off before readmission to the program, but no longer than two (2) semesters. Any student not returning within two (2) semesters must reenter the competitive selection process ADN/PN program and is not guaranteed a seat. Reentry is not automatic and is also dependent on the availability of space in the requested course
    
    Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge Program 

1. The competitive selection deadline is September 1 for the class cohort that begins at the Coweta Campus Spring Semester.
2. The competitive selection deadline is June 1 for the class cohort that begins at the LaGrange Campus Fall Semester.
3. Offered to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with active unencumbered licensure and at least one to two years of experience employed as an LPN. 
4. Refer to the program information in the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for specific course requirements.
5. Courses required for the competitive selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 3.2 must be earned in the required courses.
6. Must complete the twelve (12) required courses and labs by the application deadline with a minimum grade of C or higher. Please refer to the academic programs section of the Catalog for the specific course requirements. 
7. Applicants must earn an Adjusted Individual Total Score of 75% on the pre-entrance Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS) exam and must earn an individual score of 65% on each of the individual exams including Reading, Math, Science, English, and Language Usage. The exam must be current within two (2) years of the program start date. Beginning July 1, 2019, a maximum of two attempts will be allowed per calendar year, with a minimum of 30 days between attempts. A copy of the TEAS scores report must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form.
8. Applicant must hold a current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association for healthcare providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form.
9. Applicant must possess a current unencumbered Georgia and/or eNLC Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure with at least one to two years of experience as an LPN.  The license must have been obtained within the past five (5) years. If the licensure was obtained more than five (5 ) years ago, documentation of a minimum of one (1) year of employment as an LPN within the past five ( 5 ) years must be provided.  An employer letter of verification must be submitted on company letterhead and include the dates of employment, job title, and a brief description of duties. A copy of the license must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form. 
10. Non-Georgia residents ill be considered in the competitive selection progression a space available basis. Georgia LIcensed LPNs will have higher priority than the out of state LPN licensure. eNLC Licensure with Georgia residence will have the same priority as Georgia Licensed LPNs. eNLC Licensure with Georgia residency will have priority over eNLC licensure with other states of residency. 
11. Applicants may earn a maximum of one (1) bonus point.
    • West Georgia Technical College LPN graduates will earn one extra point in the competitive selection calculation.
12. The competitive selection score is based 40% on the letter grades earned in the required courses, up to 40 points. The score earned on the TEAS exam determines 60% of the score, up to 60 points. Eligible bonus points are in addition to the 100 points available for the letter grades earned in the required courses and the TEAS score.
13. When a tie occurs, the GPA for Biology 2113/2113L and Biology 2114/2114L will be calculated. The student with the highest GPA for these courses will be selected. If a tie remains, the student with the highest Adjusted Individual Total TEAS Score will be selected.
14. A student who is selected and declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply through the competitive selection process.
15. A minimum grade of 75 is required for academic progress in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and PN programs. Any nursing course completed with a grade of less than 75 or an inability to complete the course for other reasons will result in an interruption of progression in the program. Satisfactory completion of the clinical component of a nursing course is required to pass the course. Clinical and theory in any course are required to be completed concurrently. As of Fall 2022: a student who is unsuccessful in any nursing course, regardless  of the reason for withdrawal, will only be allowed one (1) re-entry to the ADN/PN program. In order to be readmitted, a student must complete the ADN/PN Request for Readmission Form and submit it to the ADN/PN Program Director. It is recommended that students take one (1) semester off before readmission to the program, but no longer than two (2) semesters. Any student not returning within two (2) semesters must reenter the competitive selection process for the ADN/PN program and is not guaranteed a seat. Reentry is not automatic and is also dependent on the availability of space in the requested course. 

Practical Nursing

1. The competitive selection deadline is firm for each of the three cohorts.

2. The PN program will admit once each year at the Coweta Campus, the Murphy Campus, and the LaGrange Campus:

• Coweta - September 1st deadline for Spring Semester annual admission and cohort start date

• Murphy - June 1st deadline for Fall Semester annual admission and cohort start date

• LaGrange - February 1st deadline for Summer Semester annual admission and cohort start date

3. Refer to the program information in the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for specific course requirements.

4. Courses required for the competitive selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 3.0 must be earned in the required courses.

5. Students must hold a current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form.

6. Applicants must earn an Adjusted Individual Total Score of 65% on the pre-entrance Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS) exam. The exam must be current within two (2) years of the program start date. Beginning July 1, 2019, a maximum of two attempts will be allowed per calendar year, with a minimum of 30 days between attempts. All test attempts completed prior to July 1, 2019, and within two (2) years of the cohort start date, may be considered. A copy of the TEAS score report must be attached to the Competitive Selection File Review Request form.

7. The competitive selection score is based 40% on the letter grades earned in the required courses, up to 40 points. The score earned on the TEAS exam determines 60% of the score, up to 60 points.

8. When a tie occurs, the grade for ALHS 1011 will be used. The student with the highest grade for the course will be selected. If a tie remains, the student with the highest score on the TEAS exam will be selected.

9. A student who is selected and declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply through the competitive selection process.

10. A minimum grade of 75 is required for academic progress in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and PN programs. Any nursing course completed with a grade of less than 75 or an inability to complete the course for other reasons will result in an interruption of progression in the program. Satisfactory completion of the clinical component of a nursing course is required to pass the course. Clinical and theory in any course are required to be completed concurrently. As of Fall 2022: a student who is unsuccessful in any nursing course, regardless  of the reason for withdrawal, will only be allowed one (1) re-entry to the ADN/PN program. In order to be readmitted, a student must complete the ADN/PN Request for Readmission Form and submit it to the ADN/PN Program Director. It is recommended that students take one (1) semester off before readmission to the program, but no longer than two (2) semesters. Any student not returning within two (2) semesters must reenter the competitive selection process for the ADN/PN program and is not guaranteed a seat. Reentry is not automatic and is also dependent on the availability of space in the requested course. 

Competitive Selection Scoring

As stated in the General Applicant Requirements, specific technical, science, Health Science, and Nursing courses must be completed within seven (7) years of the program cohort start date. Courses that expire prior to the cohort start date will not be accepted or included in the GPA calculation. The GPA calculation will be based strictly on the courses required for selection. If a course has been repeated, the higher grade earned will be used in the calculation. The GPA will be calculated according to the current semester course credits.

A student that satisfies a required course by College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exam, College Level Examination Placement (CLEP) credit, or exemption exam should contact the Admissions Office for information regarding the scoring of the course. For example, an AP score of 3 correlates to a C in the Competitive Selection Process. 

Each complete Competitive Selection File Review Request received by the application deadline will be evaluated according to a 100-point scale. All application requirements must be met, and all required documents must be attached to the request for a file to be considered complete.

Applicants will receive their file evaluation score by their WGTC student email account. After all files are evaluated, the students with the highest scores will be notified by student email and invited to accept the competitive selection seat in the program. A student who declines the invitation to enroll will not be admitted to another class cohort and must reapply through the competitive selection process.

Students not selected will be notified of their status by their WGTC student email account. A student must submit a new Competitive Selection File Review Request and the required documentation to be included in the next selection process for the same program or the selection process for another program.

Health Sciences and Nursing Program Admission

A student selected for admission to a competitive selection degree or diploma program will enter a class cohort and complete the program through a lock-step course schedule for the duration of the program.

The student must have the following official documentation on file before registering for any health science course with a clinical rotation. Students will receive information regarding the submission of the documents from the program department and will not be allowed to register for classes if documentation is not complete.

• Completed Physical Examination and Health History, with a physician's statement that the student is in satisfactory health
• Copy of immunization records and/or titers. This includes proof of administration of two MMRs, and the student must show evidence of positive rubella, rubeola, varicella, and mumps titers 
• Two-step PPD and/or chest x-ray  
• Adacel immunization unless the student has received a tetanus immunization within the past five years. Documentation of the administration of tetanus immunization is required.  
• Hepatitis vaccine series or signed declination form 
• Flu shots for the current season 
• CPR Certification by American Heart Association for Healthcare Provider (not required for Medical Laboratory Technology) 
• Criminal background check and urine drug screen completed by Student Advantage  
• Criminal background checks and urine drug tests will be evaluated by clinical sites. The clinical site decides to allow or restrict a student with a criminal background or a positive drug test. If a student is restricted from a site; they will be dropped from the program