Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nursing Application Information

Use the steps below to complete your application for the current LVN cycle. 

Application Information

Application Periods

 Starting Semester  Application Period
 Spring 2027 September 1–15, 2026

LVN Application Workshop — September 4, 2026

Date: Friday, September 4, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

https://gavilan-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/hsgsBC4lS_yOMYaA_8MGeQ

 

LVN Application Workshop — September 8, 2026

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Time: 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

https://gavilan-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/lEiABdTvRPat6_dJyZfw6Q

 

Mandatory Orientation Requirement for Accepted and Alternate Applicants

All accepted and alternate applicants are required to attend the Mandatory Orientation on Friday, November 20th, from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Important program requirements, deadlines, and next steps in the enrollment process will be reviewed. Attendance is mandatory to maintain eligibility for admission and placement in the program.

Application Process

  1. Review one of the Licensed Vocational Nursing workshops listed below. Workshops are recommended, not required.
  2. Complete the online Licensed Vocational Nursing application through NursingCAS.
  3. Upload all required supporting documentation, including the Multi-Criteria Selection Form.
  4. Request high school, GED, and college or university records as instructed for the current application cycle.
  5. If you completed foreign coursework, complete the required transcript evaluation process before applying.

Apply Here: NursingCAS Application

Application Forms

Download and complete the forms below as required for the current LVN application cycle.

Note: Complete the Criteria 7 and Criteria 9 forms only if you are claiming points in those categories.

Selection Process

  • Incomplete applications are not processed.
  • There is no waitlist.
  • Selection uses a combination of multicriteria scoring and lottery.
  • If you are not admitted, you must reapply in a future cycle.

Requirements After Acceptance

  • Health clearance and immunization or titer documentation
  • Background clearance
  • Drug screening
  • Physical examination
  • BLS American Heart Association

Health Examination & CPR Certification 

Admission to the program is contingent upon submission of the following: 

Note: These requirements are not required at the time of application but must be completed and submitted prior to enrollment in the program. 

  • A valid American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR card (valid for two years)  
  • A completed health examination form verifying clearance for unrestricted functional activities required for nursing practice, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)