Frequently Asked Questions
Answers below reflect current published Nursing Programs application information.
The Fall 2026 Registered Nursing application period is May 1 through May 15, 2026. Applicants should monitor the Nursing Programs website for any posted updates or required forms.
The nursing sequence is designed as a four-semester program after prerequisite coursework is completed. Additional time may be needed to complete all Associate in Science degree requirements.
A minimum grade of C (75%) is required in all prerequisite courses. A grade of C- is not acceptable.
Online science courses with virtual laboratories are not accepted. Exception: courses completed between Spring 2020 and Fall 2022 will be accepted.
Yes. Applicants should meet with a nursing counselor to review required coursework, develop an educational plan, and receive an overview of nursing application timelines.
Admission is competitive and based on a multicriteria point system. Eighty percent of seats are filled by ranking applicants in descending order based on total points, and twenty percent are selected by random draw among qualified applicants who achieve a minimum overall score of 75 points or higher.
No. Applicants are either accepted or denied for that admission cycle. Students who are not selected are encouraged to reapply in a future application period.
All foreign transcripts, including high school documentation, must be evaluated by a NACES-approved agency and then reviewed by a Gavilan evaluator for course equivalency.
No. Students must meet graduation requirements and then apply for licensure and the NCLEX-RN. Completion of the program does not guarantee licensure or employment.
See the Advanced Placement page for licensed healthcare provider options, military advanced placement information, and the LVN-to-RN 30-Unit Option.