Curriculum and Admissions

Curriculum and Admissions - How to Apply

Application Process

All eligible prospective students are encouraged to apply to the school via an online application. Applicants are eligible for admissions review once the majority of their prerequisites are completed, including all 4-credit laboratory sciences. A paper application is available for download or by calling the Admissions Office at 484-526-3443. All applications will be acknowledged in writing upon the receipt of the application fee. The school utilizes a rolling admissions system whereby applicants are admitted as long as space is available.

Admission Considerations

Preference is given to the highest qualified applicants who excel in the required admission criteria.  In making admission decisions, consideration is given to scholastic aptitude, academic achievements and personal qualities necessary to fulfill the objectives of the program. As deemed appropriate, the Student Admission, Progression and Development Team reserves the right to waive certain admission requirements after reviewing individual profiles.

Mandatory Preadmission & Ongoing Health Requirements

Admission Criteria

High School Education

A candidate must have completed work equal to a standard high school education, ordinarily in a college preparatory curriculum. A general equivalency diploma (GED) may be substituted for a standard high school education (the GED will meet the English and social studies requirements only). Entry requirements are a minimum of 16 units, 12 of which must include:

All required courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Required Prerequisite Post-secondary Courses (28 credits)

Applicants must have completed all the prerequisite courses to the nursing program before being admitted to the program. These courses will be accepted as transfer courses if they meet the transfer policy with a grade of C or better, as grades of C- and below do not transfer:

Recommended Prerequisite Course

Applicants who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree are highly encouraged to take a 3-credit statistics course.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

GPA will be considered for all applicants. Level of difficulty in academic coursework will be taken into consideration.

Pre-admission Testing

A critical thinking test is required for all qualified applicants. The exams are offered regularly throughout the year for your convenience. Upon application, you will be notified of upcoming test dates.

References

Two professional references are required. Suggestions are teachers and/or employers. Relatives and peers are not acceptable.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

May be required for applicants who were educated outside of the United States and whose first language is not English.  Contact the admissions office at 484-526-3443 for more information.

Application Process Checklist

The items below need to be forwarded to the St. Luke’s School of Nursing Admissions Office in order to complete your file. Applicants are responsible for contacting their high schools and colleges to have official transcripts mailed directly to St. Luke's School of Nursing. It is the responsibility of the applicant to confirm receipt of transcripts and references.

_____ Completed application (online or paper)

_____ Non-refundable $25 application fee

_____ Official high school transcript or GED

_____ Official college transcript(s)

_____ Two professional references (family, friends, coworkers not acceptable)

_____ Social Security number

_____ Critical thinking exam testing fee (to be collected at the time of the exam)

_____ TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) if applicable

The Student Admission, Progression and Development Team will review your completed file only after all applicable items listed above have been received. Contact the Admissions Office for application deadlines for each class.

Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy

The St. Luke's School of Nursing is in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances governing equal opportunity and non-discrimination.