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Application, Selection and Prerequisites

Cabrillo’s Nursing program has an Application/Selection Process that allows students to submit an application once all prerequisite courses have been completed.

Applications are accepted year round, there is no application deadline.

Before applying to the Nursing Program it is highly recommended that all prospective applicants make an appointment with an academic counselor at Cabrillo. Please call 479-6274 to schedule an appointment with a designated Nursing Program Counselor.

All applications must include two, sealed official sets of transcripts. Click the following link for information about ordering transcripts.Transcript Information

Students accepted to our program will be placed on our wait list and will gain access to the program based on their wait list position. For more information about our wait list please click the following link:Wait List Information

Downloadable Application Forms:

These downloadable application froms include instructions for completing an application packet. Please read them carefully before submitting your application.

Please click the following link for GENERIC Applications:

Nursing Program Application for Generic Placement

If you are applying for advanced placement, or if you are an LVN, please click the following link for our LVN/ADVANCED PLACEMENTApplication:

Nursing Program LVN/Advanced Placement Application

The nursing application must be complete, including two sets of official sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, and must be mailed via certified mail. Applications will not be accepted in person. No exceptions.

Prerequisites

Selection is based on completion of all prerequisites.The prerequisites are as follows:

1. Bio 4/Human Anatomy
2. Bio 5/Human Physiology
3. Bio6/Microbiology
4. Eng 1A/College Composition

Selection is also based on completion of al prerequisites with the required grade point average (GPA). GPA requirements for acceptance are as follows:

• A minimum combined GPA of 2.5 in Bio 5/Human Physiology and Bio6/Microbiology.
• A minimum combined GPA of 2.0 in Bio 4/Human Anatomy and Eng 1A/College Composition.
• All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better
• A minimum overall college GPA of 2.0.

Prerequisite courses from other schools may be used if the school is accredited and if the course is equivalent to our requirement. Check with a counselor to determine equivalency. Bring transcripts for all college coursework to your counseling appointment.