This information does not substitute for meeting with a pre-nursing faculty adviser.
• The minimum grade per prerequisite class is a 3.0 with the exception of MATH& 146 which is 2.7.
• Students may attempt each pre-requisite up to three times only.
• All prerequisites must be completed before applying
• Must provide a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate of completion (CNA and LPN licences will also be accepted).
• Twenty eight students will be selected Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters respectively for the full time program. Alternates will be chosen for each cohort.
• AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entrylevel employment.
• The full time program will be offered on a full-time and face-to-face basis only.
• Taking courses outside of nursing while in the program is not recommended due to heavy loads and irregular schedules.
• Students must complete full national and local background checks.
• Students in the Nursing Program must be fully vaccinated. Only medically related exemptions (anaphylaxis, etc.) will be considered.
• Additional qualifications considered:
• Geographic location (1 point)
• Health-Related Community Service (1 point)
• Previous Associate degree or higher (Note: Degrees from foreign universities will qualify) (2 points)
• U.S. Military Service (2 points)
• First Generation College Graduate (2 Points)
• 1+ year direct patient care experience as an NA-C (3 points)
• Pre-requisite cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (3 points)
• Current or past Highline College student (30+ credits) (4 points)