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Application Deadlines

Traditional Track
Individuals who are applying to the three semester track of the BHCLR – School of Nursing program,
beginning in January and July, must have their application file complete on or before December 1, or June
1 of the specified year.

BHCLR nursing programs operate under a rolling admissions model. Applicants are considered for
admissions as their files become complete. As a result, applicants completed at or near the deadlines are
considered on a space-available basis.

Traditional Track + Gen. Ed. Prep
Individuals who are applying to the General Education Prep + 3 semester nursing track of BHCLR -
School of Nursing program, beginning in January and August, must have their application file complete
on or before December 1 or June 1 of the specified year.

BHCLR nursing programs operate under a rolling admissions model. Applicants are considered for
admissions as their files become complete. As a result, applicants completed at or near the deadlines are
considered on a space-available basis.

Application Requirements
Application requirements include satisfactory completion of application requirements as identified in both
the Applicant & Admission section and school specific section of the BHCLR Catalog. Completion of
application requirements is required before the applicant file is reviewed by a Selection Committee.
Completion of the application process does not guarantee selection/admission into the program.

Application requirements are:

1. Applicants must be high school graduates or have a GED prior to the program start date. Please
note that these are minimum requirements and applicants are ranked according to academic
criteria;
2. Official transcripts from ALL educational institutions attended. All includes colleges,
universities, vocational schools, private schools, military schools, private career schools, etc.;
3. The ATI TEAS exam is required with a minimum score of 60% and a preferred score of 65%.

Selection Committees
The school selects applicants for entry throughout the year by maintaining a continuous selection process.
The Selection Committees I, II, and III review and consider each completed applicant file on an
individual basis after all required application materials are received. The committees act throughout the
calendar year to select applicants for first-time entry and reentry.

Selection Process
The Selection I Committee reviews the Traditional Track and the Traditional Track + Gen. Ed. Prep
applicant files; the Selection II Committee reviews the Accelerated Track for LPN/LPTN and Certified
Paramedics applicant files, and Selection III reviews reentry and transfer applicant files.

The selection process includes a thorough review of the completed applicant file. Each applicant is scored
according to established criteria reflected on the Applicant Rating Form. If a qualified applicant is not
included in the selected class number, alternate status may be assigned.

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