Admission to our Online Health and Nursing Degree Programs
All of the degrees offered by WGU’s Leavitt School of Health focus on mastery of the skills and knowledge that are essential to success in this vital and high-demand field. Below are admissions requirements specific to Leavitt School of Health programs that are in addition to WGU’s general admissions requirements.
Special requirements for the B.S. Nursing (Prelicensure) program:
Admission Requirements Include:
- HESI A2 Nursing Exam
- Background Check
- Nursing Application Essay
- Active Nursing Prelicensure File
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Special requirements by program:
There are no requirements beyond the general requirements for the B.S. Health and Human Services degree program.
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Special requirements for the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner program
Special requirements for the MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program
Special requirements for the Post-Master's Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner program
Special requirements for the Post-Master's Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program
Safety Notice
Applicable to All Leavitt School of Health Programs Except MHA and BSHHS
WGU and the Leavitt School of Health are committed to the health, safety, and well-being of all patients, community members, and key stakeholders that interact with WGU students at various clinical/host sites. Interactions might include direct patient interaction, observation experiences, laboratory experiences, project development, or conducting research. Standard compliance verification for students in applicable programs is required to protect the public, meet program expectations, reasonably assure compliance with state regulatory board requirements, meet WGU’s contractual and legal obligations with clinical partners, and support WGU’s mission to prepare students who will be qualified to enter their desired field. The Standard Compliance, Background Check, and Drug Screen policies outline the procedures associated with these requirements. All Leavitt School of Health students are responsible for reading and complying with program policies.
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Background check verification for students in applicable Leavitt School of Health programs is required to protect the public, meet program expectations, reasonably assure compliance with state regulatory board requirements, meet WGU’s contractual and legal obligations with clinical partners, and support WGU’s mission to prepare students who will be qualified to enter their desired field. Criminal background check results will be reviewed by an appropriate WGU representative. All flagged background checks will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine the student’s admission and placement eligibility.
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Steps and deadlines for enrollment in a Health Professions program:
Below is the list of steps and their respective deadlines required for enrollment in an online health degree program. Please note that at the present time, WGU is accepting applications only from individuals living in the United States.
The exceptions are U.S. active-duty military personnel and their families at overseas installations and individuals living in Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
International Applicants
Unfortunately, we have discovered we cannot always guarantee that the educational experience for students living outside the United States will meet our high standards for quality and convenience. It is our expectation that these problems will be solved in future years. An Enrollment Counselor has more information about which areas are eligible to submit applications.
1. Apply for admission.
You may apply for admission at any time once you’re ready. You will need to have information such as your social security number, the name of the program you are interested in, and a few more items in order to apply.
2. Send in your official transcripts.
Transcripts of your prior college experience are required if you are seeking transfer credit, confirmation of sufficient background (for master’s licensure programs), or if you are looking to enroll into a graduate program. WGU offers a free transcript gathering service to help you get transcripts from participating institutions. If your previous institution does not participate, you will need to pay and arrange for your transcripts to be sent to WGU.
Official copies of your transcripts must arrive by the 5th of the month prior to your intended start date for evaluation. For any MAT program, the applicant must have completed all the major-specific content.
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ATTN: Transcripts Department
4001 South 700 East, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84107-2533
3. Complete the financial aid application process.
If you intend to use federal financial aid to cover your tuition expenses, you will need to complete WGU’s financial aid application process and be certified as eligible to receive aid no later than the 22nd of the month prior to your intended start date. An Enrollment Counselor can answer any questions you may have about the financial aid process.
4. Complete your Commit to Start Documents.
Once your official transcripts have been received, an admission decision will be made. At this point you will complete a self-guided, web-based experience or speak with a WGU Enrollment Counselor to submit your Commit to Start documents. This process will finalize your enrollment and officially set your program start date. This process will likely take 20-30 minutes.
5. Make tuition payment arrangements.
Tuition payment arrangements must be made by the 22nd of the month prior to your start date.
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