Acceptance to the program

Geisinger School of Nursing students begin classes either in January or August each year. 

The office of undergraduate admissions will review all admission materials. Geisinger seeks to admit talented, community-minded students who wish to pursue the nursing profession using a holistic review of students’ metrics, attributes and experiences.

If you meet these requirements, we may invite you for an interview. During the interview process, you’ll meet with faculty members to discuss your motivation, personal qualities, academic potential and aptitude for the nursing profession.

The admissions committee will select the best candidates to offer program admission: those who demonstrate a commitment to the nursing profession and who have scholastic aptitude.

Candidates will be notified of the committee’s decision no later than May 1 for fall term applicants and by October 1 for spring term applicants.

Requirements of accepted students

1. All students who are accepted into the program will be required to pay the enrollment deposit.
2. The student must have completed work equivalent to a high school education in good standing with a minimum of 16 units, including: 
   
   • Four units of English
   • Three units of social studies
   • Two units of mathematics (one of which is algebra) and 
   • Two units of science (general biology and general chemistry) with a related laboratory or the equivalent.
3. For students who are or will be taking general education courses prior to entry, any coursework that is being undertaken during the present academic year must be completed in good standing (grade C or greater). 
4. A final high school transcript and/or transcript(s) of all college/university course work needs to be received by Geisinger School of Nursing prior to July 1 of the matriculating year. 
5. Accepted students will be required to complete and submit pre-entrance medical screening requirements (see GCHS Nursing Pre-Matriculation Health Forms).
6. Students must show proof of medical insurance, and this must be maintained throughout the program.
7. Accepted students must submit and successfully pass all required background checks. Please see the GCHS Policy on Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening.
8. Accepted students must show proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency of the USA if indicated.
9. The accepted student must meet GSON GCHS Technical Standards with or without a reasonable accommodation. Any student with a disability must provide medical documentation detailing the disability and the type of accommodation needed to meet GSON GCHS Technical Standards. Depending on the need for the accommodation, the Accessibilities Committee will review the information supplied by the student to determine their ability to meet GSON GCHS’s Technical Standards with reasonable accommodations. 
10. Certain vaccinations may be required of the accepted student. Please see the GCHS Policy on Immunizations.
11. Any legal or academic actions taken against the accepted student from the time of application submission and matriculation at GSON GCHS must be reported to the Admissions Office immediately by the student
12. The student’s attendance at GSON GCHS orientation program is mandatory.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they have met all of the above requirements. Failure to do so may result in the rescinding of the admission offer.

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