Nursing

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 September 15-September 30, 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 3
STAT C1000 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.

  1. Submit a Gavilan College application and be eligible to attend Gavilan College.
  2. 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.
  3. Meet with a nursing counselor to review required coursework, develop an educational plan, and receive an overview of application timelines for the nursing program.
  4. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 college scale.
  5. Complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C. A C- is not acceptable.

Meet with a Nursing Counselor

For scheduling help, contact the Counseling Support Office at (408) 852-2895.