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Admission to Galen

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Admission into Galen College is selective and based upon available facilities and resources in the community and within Galen. Applicants must:

  • be able to communicate effectively in English
  • be a high school graduate or hold a GED

Vocational Nursing Program (LVN)

1. Apply

Upon deciding to apply for enrollment in nursing classes at Galen, submit a completed application.
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2. Test

Submit applicable ACT/SAT scores (19 ACT or 1350 SAT) within the last five years, OR schedule to take, and pass, Galen’s preadmission test. (Non-refundable testing fee is $50.)

Galen’s test is the PAX PN for new nursing students or PAX RN for current LVNs. If you’ve previously taken this test within the last five years, you might be exempt from testing for Galen.

3. Proof of education

Submit proof of high school graduation or GED.

4. Interview

If required, interview with Galen Admissions Committee representative.

5. Acceptance

Upon completion of the above steps, application will be considered in totality. You will be notified in writing of admission or denial.

6. Sign Enrollment Agreement

Upon acceptance, schedule appointment with a Galen Financial Planning Coordinator to pay appropriate fees and sign enrollment agreement.

7. Orientation

Attend mandatory orientation prior to start of class.


Associate of Science in Nursing (LVN-to-RN Bridge Program)

Upon successful completion of Galen's LVN program, or for applicants currently holding an LVN license, Galen offers an opportunity to continue on to become an RN. In addition to the above admission requirements, students applying to this program must also meet the following criteria:

  • Submit official LVN transcript reflecting GPA of 2.5 or above.
  • If requesting transfer credits, submit official transcripts to Galen.
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  • Provide proof of current, active, unencumbered LVN licensure (unless the application is submitted within three months of graduating from Galen’s LVN program).
  • Non-Galen graduates may be requested to validate comparable LVN requirements. Faculty may validate using nationally normed tests and clinical competency requirements.
  • If applicable, schedule advisory meeting to determine course selection.


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