Process for applying to RN and VN Programs

The steps listed below are mandatory and must be fully completed for your application to be considered.

1.  Apply to Amarillo College.   APPLY HERE
2. Submit all College Transcripts to the Registrar’s Office.
3. Schedule and attend an Advising appointment with a Nursing Advisor, before attending an Admissions Meeting.  Schedule Advising Appointment
4. Attend an in-person Admissions Meeting. These will be held in the West Campus Lecture Hall. Students do not need to reserve a spot and will sign in upon arrival. Zoom meetings are available.  Students must sign in upon arrival to receive credit for attendance.
   Please see below for dates and times.

• 10 am - 11 am Thursday, September 4
• 6 pm – 7 pm Monday, September 15 
• 2 pm – 3 pm Tuesday, September 30
• 4 pm – 5 pm Wednesday, October 15 

5. Students will receive information about scheduling and paying for their HESI test at this meeting.
6. Critical Thinking scores WILL be included in the students points/scoring.  All students must take the HESI at AC within the previous 12 months and may only take the HESI once during each admission period. HESI scores will expire after 12 months to the day.
   Any questions regarding the HESI will need to be directed to the West Campus Testing Center at (806) 354-6052.
7. After taking the HESI, the student will complete the online application for admittance to the nursing program for the current admission period.  COMPLETE NURSING APPLICATION

Point System Criteria for Admission

Click below to view the point system criteria that will be used to determine admission to the various Nursing programs

ADN TRADITIONAL AND TRANSITION CRITERIA

LVN CRITERIA