Nursing Application Periods

Evening and Weekend Nursing Program

The application cycle is currently closed. Applications for the Summer 2026 Evenings and Weekends program will be accepted January 2, 2026 - March 2, 2026.

Traditional (Daytime) Nursing Program

The application cycle is currently closed. Applications for the Fall 2026 Traditional (Daytime) program will be accepted April 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026.

Getting Started at SPSCC

If you are not a current SPSCC student, you need to apply to the college to get your ctcLink ID number and ClipperID. You’ll use your ClipperID to access your SPSCC email – an important piece of applying to this program.

Before Applying to the Nursing Program

Review the Associate in Nursing Pathway Map and make sure you've reviewed the prerequisite requirements and admission process.

Please click the link below to download the application FAQs document, which contains common questions and answers for applicants.

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Nursing Program Application FAQs

Nursing Program Application Questions and Answers

Information sessions presented by the staff of the Nursing department are a great way to learn more about the program and to have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about applying.  

Upcoming Information Session Dates

October 29, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Angela Bowen Center, Room 101

November 20, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 
Via Zoom: https://spscc.zoom.us/j/2197393491

December 12, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://spscc.zoom.us/j/2197393491

January 6, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 
Via Zoom: https://spscc.zoom.us/j/2197393491

February 13, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Angela Bowen Center, Career Fair

March 19, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Via Zoom: https://spscc.zoom.us/j/2197393491

April 14, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://spscc.zoom.us/j/2197393491

May 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Angela Bowen Center, Room 101

May 22, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://spscc.zoom.us/j/2197393491

Prerequisites

Transcripts of prerequisite coursework must be received prior to the application deadline.  Unofficial transcripts may be used with your application. Official transcripts will be required only from the finalists who are offered conditional program acceptance.

  • BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1 ("B+" or better)
  • BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2 ("B+" or better)
  • BIOL& 260 Microbiology ("B" or better)
  • CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry ("B" or better)
  • ENGL& 101 or 102: English Composition ("B" or better)
  • MATH& 146 Intro to Statistics ("B" or better)
  • PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology ("B" or better)

An additional 30 credits of general education courses are also required for graduation from the nursing program. Though not required for admission to the program, it is recommended that you take these courses prior to entry into the program. These include:

  • BIOL& 160 or BIOL& 211 Biology (5 credits)
  • PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5 credits)
  • NUTR& 101 Nutrition (5 credits)
  • Communications elective from DTA list (5 credits)
  • Humanities electives from DTA list (10 credits) – Five (5) of those credits are embedded into the nursing program once accepted

Notes on Prerequisites and General Education:

  • Based on placement testing, students may need to complete basic skills and/or pre-college English and math in order to complete prerequisites.
  • Although general education courses may be taken after admission to the Nursing Program, students are encouraged to complete as many of these courses as possible prior to entering the Nursing Program.  Summer quarters are also good times to take general education courses.
  • Communications and humanities courses may be chosen from the course list for direct transfer degrees.

To apply to the nursing program at SPSCC, you must submit a Nursing Program Application along with a non-refundable $25 application fee.

Application periods:

Evening and Weekend Nursing Program

January 2 - March 3, 2025

Applications for Summer 2025 admission to the nursing program will be accepted starting on January 2, 2025. No applications will be accepted after March 3, 2025. Coursework completed through Winter Quarter 2025 will be accepted towards admission to the program. Application materials, dates of nursing information sessions, and information about the lottery process are available on this page.

Traditional (Daytime) Nursing Program

April 1 - June 2, 2025

Applications for Fall 2025 admission to the nursing program will be accepted starting on April 1, 2025.  No applications will be accepted after June 2, 2025. Coursework completed through Spring Quarter 2025 will be accepted towards admission to the program. Application materials, dates of nursing information sessions, and information about the lottery process are available on this page.

Admission Process

Qualified applicants who have met the above requirements by the application deadline are entered into the nursing lottery, which selects students for the nursing program.  For the Summer cohort, five slots will be specifically drawn for students who took 20 or more credits of their prerequisites at SPSCC.  For the Fall cohort, ten slots in the program will be specifically drawn for students who took 20 or more credits of their prerequisites at SPSCC. Applicants selected in the lottery process will be required to provide official transcripts, proof of immunizations and be cleared through background checks in order to progress through the admission process.

IMPORTANT: Information About Health Record Requirements

In the event that you are selected for admission to the Nursing Program, begin assembling your Health Records now. For more information on how to do this, see the Clinical Onboarding Requirements.

Nursing Program Application

The Summer and Fall application cycles are currently closed.  During an open application cycle, the link to the application will appear here.

After you apply:

After applying, applicants who previously met the deadline should regularly monitor both their SPSCC email and ctcLink for updates.  In ctcLink, applicants can monitor their status, take notice of any additional requirements needed to complete their application file, and view other action items or entry decisions.  Notifications and any additional communication from program staff will be sent only to the applicant's SPSCC email.

Lottery

When the lottery is completed, notification will be sent to the applicant's SPSCC email address advising them to check their updated status in ctcLink.
 

Have Questions?

Program Information:  
Healthcare > Nursing  
Nursing Degree Requirements  
Pre-Nursing Degree Requirements

Advising:  
Sharyn McCown, Healthcare Pathway Educational & Career Planner

Program Curriculum:  
Marriya Wright, Dean of Allied Health & Nursing  
Brittni Kilborn, Program Manager to Allied Health & Nursing

Course Transfer Questions:  
Sheryl Kermoade, Credentials Evaluator, Enrollment

General Application Questions:  
Rob Masterson, Program Specialist, Enrollment