Nursing Admissions
Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Admission Cycle Updates
2027 Nursing Admissions Procedure
Admission into the Nursing Program is competitive. Applicants are required to attend a Nursing Information Session prior to submitting a nursing application in order to be considered for admission. Information regarding upcoming Nursing Information Sessions will be posted soon.
Applicants are responsible for reviewing the complete Nursing Admissions Procedure, including all admission requirements, application deadlines, and scoring criteria, prior to submitting an application.
Fall 2027 Admission Cycle
- Application Opens: April 20, 2027
- Application Deadline: May 20, 2027
- Admission Decisions Released: June 2027
- Program Begins: August 2027 with a mandatory orientation during the summer. Days and time TBA
Spring 2028 Admission Cycle
- Application Opens: September 20, 2027
- Application Deadline: October 20, 2027
- Admission Decisions Released: November 2027
- Program Begins: January 2028 with a mandatory orientation during the late fall semester. Days and time TBA
Information about IVCC's Nursing Program
Illinois Valley Community College offers two nursing education pathways: the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, which prepares students to become Registered Nurses (RNs), and the Practical Nursing (PN) program, which prepares students to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).
Beginning with the Fall 2027 admission cycle, the ADN (RN track) program will admit 32 students each fall and 32 students each spring, while the PN (LPN track) program will admit 8 students each fall only. Spring admission for the ADN program will begin in Spring 2028.
Both programs provide the education and clinical preparation necessary for graduates to pursue nursing licensure. Upon successful completion of the ADN program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination for RN licensure. Graduates of the PN program are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-PN examination for LPN licensure. Graduation from either program does not automatically confer licensure. Graduates must successfully pass the appropriate NCLEX examination and meet all applicable state licensure requirements to become licensed nurses.
Nursing Information Worksheets are available in the Counseling Center to help prospective students understand program prerequisites, preparatory coursework, admission criteria, and program requirements. This information is also reviewed during Nursing Information Sessions and individual counseling appointments.
Preference for admission is given to qualified applicants who are legal residents of IVCC District #513. Residency is defined as residing within the district for at least 30 days prior to the application deadline. Nonresident applicants will be considered for admission only after all qualified and eligible district residents have been offered admission. Applicants who work full-time within the district may also qualify for in-district residency consideration, provided they submit proof of employment.
Program Contacts
Dr. Heather Seghi
Kelli Shan