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Students must read, understand and comply with the following information prior to making application to the nursing program. The online nursing program application may be accessed at the link at the bottom of the page.
Application Requirements
- Application to WSCC and a separate nursing application
- Completion of all required learning support courses
- A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 2010/2011
- Completion of ENGL 1010, MATH 1530, and PSYC 1030
- Completed computer competency
- Grade point average of at least 2.5 in required general education courses
- *Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee program admission
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester Admission
Morristown / Greeneville
January 31st of the year the student elects to participate in the selection process. (Courses taken through Spring semester of the year the student elects to participate will be considered.) Fall acceptance letters will be mailed approximately mid-June.
- November 1
- Application Period Begins
Online Application Available - January 31
- Application Period Ends
Online Application Unavailable after 11:59 p.m.
Spring Semester Admission
Morristown / Sevierville
During the Fall prior to the Spring Semester the student elects to participate in the selection process. (Courses taken through Fall semester prior to the Spring will be considered.) Spring acceptance letters will be mailed approximately the first full week of January.
- August 1
- Application Period Begins
Online Application Available in Early Fall
- October 1
- Application Period Ends
Online Application Unavailable after 11:59 p.m.
Career Mobility Admission
LPN-RN Transition
January 31st of the year the student elects to participate in the selection process. (Courses taken through Fall semester prior to the application deadline will be considered.) Career Mobility acceptance letters will be mailed approximately the first week of April.
- November 1
- Application Period Begins
Online Application Available - January 31
- Application Period Ends
Online Application Unavailable after 11:59 p.m.
Only students who are accepted will be notified by mail.
Pre-Nursing Entrance Exam
Additional ranking points can be obtained for either:
- (1) ACT/ACT Residual score of greater than 19, or
- (2) A defined score on a pre-nursing assessment exam. All tests scores must be less than 5 years old.
The pre-nursing assessment exam currently being used is the HESI-A2. This test consists of three sections including math, reading, and vocabulary. To receive the additional ranking points, the candidate must achieve 80% or better in each of the three sections.
Deadlines for Completion
to be considered in the admission ranking
- April 30
- Fall Admission
- November 30
- Spring Admission
- January 31
- Career Mobility
For information regarding exam scheduling and cost, please visit the Counseling & Testing Website or call 423-585-6800
WSCC Health Programs Immunization Requirements
What should I do if I do not receive notification?
If you know you are qualified:
- Completion of all required learning support courses
- A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 2010/2011
- Completion of ENGL 1010, MATH 1530, and PSYC 1030
- Completed computer competency
- Grade point average of at least 2.5 in required general education courses
- Application to WSCC and a separate nursing application
Your name is most likely on an alternate list. If space becomes available, you will be notified by the first day of class of the semester.
If you think you might not have been qualified:
Please contact a health program advisor to assist you in planning your course work to increase your chance of success next year.
Advisors are available :
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please call 423-585-6981 to schedule an appointment
If you were qualified but not accepted:
You will need to reapply for the next nursing admission period.
- It is the student's responsibility to make sure transcripts are forwarded from transferring institutions to WSCC Admissions Department promptly.
- Only completed applications will be considered for admission.
Nursing applications are available online. Click here to apply.
