Admission Information
Courses Required Before You Apply
All courses below must be completed before submitting your Registered Nursing application. The Fall 2026 RN application period is May 1–May 15, 2026.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 7 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 8 | Microbiology | 5 |
| BIO 9 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| AH 11 | Nutrition | 3 |
| AH 3 | Personal Life Cycle | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Composition | 4 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| SOC 1A | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSYCH C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| STAT C | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
Total units: 38
A minimum grade of C (75%) is required in all prerequisite courses. A grade of C- is not acceptable.
Associate Degree General Education Courses
These courses are part of the Associate in Science degree and should be completed before graduation. Meet with a nursing counselor to confirm your educational plan and degree requirements.
- One Arts/Humanities course (minimum 3 units)
- One Ethnic Studies course: ETHN 2, ETHN 3B, or ETHN 10B
Science Course Policy
Online science courses with virtual laboratories are not accepted. Exception: courses completed between Spring 2020 and Fall 2022 will be accepted.
Admission Requirements
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
- Submit a Gavilan College application and be eligible to attend Gavilan College.
- Provide proof of high school graduation or equivalent, including a High School Diploma, GED, or California High School Proficiency Exam. An Associate or Bachelor’s degree is an acceptable substitute.
- Meet with a nursing counselor to review required coursework, develop an educational plan, and receive an overview of application timelines for the nursing program.
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 college scale.
- Complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C. A C- is not acceptable.
Meet with a Nursing Counselor
- Jessica Terry, MA, LMFT - jterry@gavilan.edu - (408) 848-4848
- Marisol Guerrero-Berumen - mguerrero@gavilan.edu
- Emmy Goble - egoble@gavilan.edu
For scheduling help, contact the Counseling Support Office at (408) 852-2895.