Application Period | Program Start |
January 1 - January 31, 2023 | Fall 2023 |
July 1 - July 31, 2023 | Spring 2024 |
The application period is currently closed and will re-open July 1, 2023.
The Grossmont College Nursing Program admits a cohort of students every fall and spring semester. Applications will be submitted online. Admission to the program is based upon the California State Chancellor's multi-criteria tool. Applicants are awarded points based on this criteria and the top applicants with the highest number of points receive invitations into the program. See the Criteria for Admission Grid for point values for admission screening purposes. No waitlist is maintained. Re-application is permitted.
Visit the FAQ page for frequently asked questions related to nursing program applications.
All applicants must have a Grossmont College student ID to submit their application. Apply now for free to obtain a student ID for the first time. It may take 24-48 hours for you to receive your student ID number. This is a two-step process:
Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 140, 141, & 141L, -OR- BIO 144 & 145)
Microbiology (BIO152)
Must satisfy the following:
Grade | Grade Points | App Points |
A- = A | 4 | |
B- = B | 3 | |
B = B | 3 | |
Total Points | =10 | |
10 points / 3 courses = 3.33 GPA | = 20 points |
See the Criteria for Admission Grid (point system) for more information on the number of points awarded for your GPA.
The applicant's prerequisite course information and grades will be submitted by filling out the Prerequisite Course Submission Form that will be provided within the online application.
To schedule an appointment with a counselor, use the Counseling Center booking site, or use the Email a Counselor feature.
English Composition (Eng 120 or 124)
Intermediate Algebra (Math 103 or higher, Math 160 recommended for transfer)
General Psychology (Psy 120)
Introductory Sociology (Soc 114 or 120)
Public Speaking (Comm 120 or 122)
Must satisfy the following:
Grade | Grade Points | App Points |
A- = A | 4 | |
B- = B | 3 | |
B = B | 3 | |
A = A | 4 | |
C+ = C | 2 | |
Total Points | = 16 | |
16 points / 5 courses = 3.2 GPA | = 11 points |
See the Criteria for Admission Grid (point system) for more information on the number of points awarded for your GPA.
The applicant's prerequisite course information and grades will be submitted by filling out the Prerequisite Course Submission Form that will be provided within the online application.
To schedule an appointment with a counselor, use the Counseling Center booking site, or use the Email a Counselor feature.
Applicants may earn additional points on their application by providing applicable documents below. See the Criteria for Admission Grid for details on how points are awarded.
Healthcare Certification
Relevant Work or Volunteer Experience
Submit one of the following to show proof of health care related work experience within the past 3 years:
OR
Submit the following to show proof of 100 hours of volunteer experience:
Held a Job While Completing Required Prerequisite Courses
Proficiency in a Language Other than English
This can be shown in one of the following ways.
If advanced level language coursework was taken:
If verified by your employer:
If verified through a fluency test:
Military Service
Refugee
Disability
Grossmont Nursing promotes equity in our admission practices but does not require applicants to disclose their specific disability
Low Income
Acceptance letters will be sent within three months of the close of the application period. If you are invited into the program, the Nursing Program will notify you at the most recent email address submitted. All correspondence will be conducted through email only. It is extremely important that you maintain a valid account with the Nursing Office.
Applicants who receive an invitation into the program will then be instructed to submit the following.
Convictions & Felonies: Any prior conviction of a misdemeanor or felony may influence eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse. A flagged background check or drug screen may also prohibit entrance and/or participation in the nursing program. Please visit the California Board of Registered Nursing website for general information.
Social Security Number: A social security number is not required to submit an application, but will be required upon acceptance into the program. This is a requirement to be licensed by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Previous Nursing Coursework
We do not accept applications from those who have been unsuccessful in-another nursing program. You must be in good standing with program in which you left with no indication of a failing grade in any nursing course.
Licensed Vocational Nurses: LVNs are eligible to apply during the application period for Fall entry to the 2-year ADN Program as an LVN to complete the requirements for RN licensure based on an individualized evaluation of the applicant. All requirements to apply to this program are the same as for the 2-year ADN Program, with the addition of a current LVN license and transcripts for previous LVN coursework. A current license must be submitted with the application. Also, applicants, if eligible, have the opportunity to be considered for the 2-year ADN Program in Fall and Spring.
Counseling
For information about General Education requirements or to develop an educational plan, contact the Grossmont College Counseling Department at: 619-644-7208 for an appointment with a Counselor or to find out more about walk-in services.
Financial Aid
If you are invited into the program and are requesting financial aid for the fall or spring cohort, please be sure to apply for Financial Aid during the months of January or February so that aid is available in time for the program start.