Admission into the WSU nursing program is selective. A limited number of students are accepted into the program each year. This enables WSU to provide the quality clinical experience and skill set this growing field requires.

Application Process

You must first apply for admission to WSU, and you must also apply for admission to the Practical Nursing program.

It is critical that all parts of the application process be completed and submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please download the appropriate brochure and admission checklist for your program (to aid you in the process) and all necessary applications from our Applications & Checklists page.

Deadlines

WSU Ogden campus
Early consideration: January 15
Final deadline: February 1

Outreach nursing for PN
Rotating sites in rural Utah. Call 801-626-6134 for sites and application deadlines.

Selection Process

Practical nursing applications are reviewed by the nursing program admissions and advancement committee. A point system is used to facilitate candidate selection. Applications received by January 15 will earn extra points. Support courses are evaluated, but points will not be awarded for courses in progress during the semester applications are received.

Admitted high school applicants will be required to attend a summer semester to complete the prerequisite courses.

Selection Notification

Students are notified of acceptance into the program by April 15.