Temple College

Vocational Nursing Program
Application Instructions

Things to Do BEFORE Applying

  1. Review the TC VN Information Packet

    Review the Temple College VN webpage and VN Information Packet to determine if you are eligible to apply.

  2. Attend or Watch an Information Session (optional)

    Attend an optional in-person Information Session or watch the recorded Nursing Information Session on the VN webpage.

    Eligibility Requirements
    • You must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of class.
    • Non-citizens: Other documentation may be required for some clinical sites. This may include your Visa or a valid Social Security number.
  3. Apply for Admission or Readmission to Temple College

    Submit an application for admission by clicking Apply Now on any TC webpage.

    • New students: Create an account (My Leopard Profile), then apply to Temple College — select the Pre-Nursing degree plan.
    • Returning students: Click Apply Now, log in, and create a new application for the Pre-Nursing degree plan.
    Important

    You must meet all TC admission requirements for testing, transcripts, etc., and you must be TSI compliant to be eligible to apply for the VN program.

  4. Submit Official Transcripts to TC Admissions

    Request official transcripts from every program, college, or university you have ever attended. Transcripts must be received by TC Admissions by the Nursing application deadline listed in the Information Packet.

    • If you transferred credits from one college to another, submit official transcripts from both colleges.
    • Failure to meet this requirement by the application deadline could jeopardize the processing of your nursing application.

    See Transcripts & Transfer Information for details on transcript requirements.

  5. Attend an Initial Advising Session

    Includes mandatory identity verification — photo ID required. Make an appointment with Advising at 254.298.8331.

  6. Confirm Prerequisite Course Equivalencies

    You are responsible for confirming that your completed courses meet the VN program's prerequisites and are equivalent to TC requirements. This must be done before applying.

    If you are unsure, contact the Temple College Advising Center at 254.298.8331 or advisingcenter@templecollege.edu.

    Note

    Your official transcripts must be on file with Admissions in order for Advising to evaluate your courses.

  7. Take the HESI A2 Exam

    You are strongly encouraged to take the exam through the Temple College Testing Center. HESI scores from online examinations will not be accepted. See HESI A2 Requirements & FAQ for more information.

⚠ Separate Process

Applying for admission to Temple College is a separate process from applying to the Nursing program. The TC Nursing Department will review your Nursing application only after confirming all admission requirements have been met.

Nursing Application Instructions

  1. Submit the Online Nursing Application

    After you have applied for admission or readmission to Temple College, submit the online Nursing Application during the application window. See dates listed on the VN Webpage and in the Information Packet.

    Steps to Complete the Application

    1. Go to the Temple College Vocational Nursing webpage.
    2. Read the following documents located under the Application Procedure tab:
    3. Click the "Apply to Nursing" button on that page.
    Important

    Click the "Apply to Nursing" button only one time — clicking it multiple times will create multiple application sessions and will cause conflicting follow-up emails.

    To continue working on a saved application or to review a submitted application and upload required documents, log into your Self Service account.

  2. Upload Supplemental Items and Documents

    After submitting your Nursing application, log back in and upload the following items to the Supplemental Items & Documents tab before the application deadline. Do not email them — these items must be added to your online Nursing application to complete it and make it eligible for review.

    • Required: HESI Admission Assessment Exam Cumulative Report that meets minimum passing score requirements.
    • Optional: If you currently hold a CMA/CNA certification, upload your certificate to be eligible to receive the Service Area point (for those living outside the Temple College Service Area).
    Note

    Your Nursing application will not be processed until you submit it, upload all required documents, and all official transcripts are on file with Admissions & Records.

Decision Letters

Not all who apply will be accepted. After the application window closes and all qualified applications have been reviewed, applicants will be ranked using a points system (see the Information Packet). Those with the highest ranking will be conditionally admitted.

All applicants will be notified by email regarding their application decision (conditional admission offered, not selected, alternate, or disqualified application).

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⚠ Clinical Site Employment Notice

Previous employment issues with local healthcare facilities could prevent you from attending clinicals at that facility and could jeopardize your place in the program, even after you begin the program. This includes the Veteran's Healthcare System, BSWH, and local nursing homes.

If you previously worked for any of these facilities and are designated as not eligible for re-hire, contact Temple College Nursing at 254-298-8664 for further instructions. Admission or continued enrollment may be denied if you are barred from practicing at any clinical partner site.

VN Application Checklist

Use this interactive checklist to track your progress. Check each item as you complete it.