Alvin College Associate Degree Nursing LVN-to-ADN Transition - Program Information and Application Instructions - Application Periods February 1-26, 2027 and May 10, 2027-June 3, 2027

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Alvin College Associate Degree Nursing LVN-to-ADN Transition program information and application procedures for Summer 2027 and Fall 2027 entry, including defined application windows and eligibility guidance. Requirements cover admission steps, applying through the ADN web page, submitting official transcripts, meeting Texas Success Initiative standards, and completing advising with a Health Science Pathways Advisor. Additional criteria include HESI A2 testing, immunization documentation (including Hepatitis B proofs and required titers), background checks and conditional admission obligations, and orientation, drug screening, and submission of required personal and clinical records.

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Program Overview

Application Periods

Gain Admission to Alvin Community College

Start for U.S. Citizens

Start for International Students

Apply to Nursing

Submit Transcripts and Meet TSI

Pathways Advising

Applicant Meeting

Exams and Immunization Requirements

Application Procedure for LVN-to-ADN Transition

Prerequisite Courses and Elective

What’s Next After Deadline

Conditional Acceptance Requirements

If Accepted

Orientation, Drug Screen, Background Checks

Final Document Submissions

Contact and Additional Notes

Alvin College Associate Degree Nursing LVN-to-ADN Transition Program Information and Application Instructions Application Periods February 1 – 26, 2027, for Summer 2027 Start and May 10, 2027 – June 3, 2027, for Fall 2027 Start (Revised 7/1/2026) Gain Admission to Alvin Community College 􀂅 U.S. CITIZENS start here: [http://www.alvincollege.edu/admissions/getting-started](http://www.alvincollege.edu/admissions/getting-started)- first-time-students. html 􀂅 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS start here: [https://www.alvincollege.edu/international](https://www.alvincollege.edu/international) students/index. html (F1/I-20 students must complete the international student application process by the posted deadline to be eligible for an acceptance offer) Apply to Nursing 􀂅 Apply at the ADN web page: [https://www.alvincollege.edu/adn/application.html](https://www.alvincollege.edu/adn/application.html) [during the application period. Typically](during the application period. Typically), March for Fall start and September for Spring start for 2-YEAR programs and February for Summer start and May for Fall start for the LVN-TO-ADN Transition program. See ADN web page for exact dates. 􀂅 Submit official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges to the Alvin College Registrar (electronic preferred) . 􀂅 Meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards 􀂅 Meet with a Health Science Pathways Advisor (All new students who have never attended college must meet with a Pathways Advisor to discuss their certificate or degree plan, test results, course selection, and any other academic advising questions. Returning and transfer students are encouraged but not required to meet with a Pathways Advisor.) 􀂅 ADN general education curriculum courses (ENGL 1301, PSYC 2301, PSYC 2314, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420, or the core 40/50 elective requirement) taken at schools outside of Texas need to be evaluated by the college Registrar’s Office to ensure they are equivalent to our courses. Email [RegistrarsOffice@alvincollege.edu](RegistrarsOffice@alvincollege.edu)[ ](RegistrarsOffice@alvincollege.edu)[to determine if courses will transfer. If you are enrolled](to determine if courses will transfer. If you are enrolled)[ ](to determine if courses will transfer. If you are enrolled)at Alvin College and courses have been articulated, thereview is not necessary. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official evaluation from an approved agency. 􀂅 Attend an Applicant Meeting (meeting schedule is on the ADN web page) 􀂅 Hepatitis B: Submit proof of the first two hep B immunizations or the first "Heplisav" immunization or submit a copy of a hep B surface antibody titer report showing immunity. Titers must be within five years of the nursing application period deadline. 􀂅 Take the HESI A2 exam within 5 years of nursing application deadline. Minimum scores: 78 on reading section, 78 for cumulative score. Order HESI transcript tobe sent to [Nursing@alvincollege.edu](Nursing@alvincollege.edu). ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING LVN-TO-ADN TRANSITION PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCEDURE 􀂅 Have grades of "C" or better, or be in progress taking, these prerequisite courses: • ENGL 1301 – Composition I • PSYC 2301 – General Psychology • PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development • BIOL 2401 – Anatomy & Physiology I (5-yr exp *see FAQ) • BIOL 2402 – Anatomy & Physiology II (5-yr exp *see FAQ) • BIOL 2420 – Microbiology for Non-Science Majors 􀂅 A 3-credit elective in Language, Philosophy & Culture or Creative Arts is required for graduation and may be completed either during the program or before enrolling in the program but is not needed to apply (see list of allowed electives in the instructions packet) . What’s Next? Approximately six (6) weeks after the nursing application deadline, we will email you whether you are conditionally accepted, or on the alternate list, or neither of these. If Accepted? Nursing admission is

FAQs

What are the application periods for Summer 2027 and Fall 2027 starts?

Applications for Summer 2027 run February 1–26, 2027. Applications for Fall 2027 run May 10, 2027–June 3, 2027.

What testing and minimum scores are required for the nursing application?

Take the HESI A2 exam within 5 years of the nursing application deadline. Minimum scores are 78 for the reading section and 78 for the cumulative score.

What Hepatitis B documentation is required?

Submit proof of the first two Hep B immunizations, or the first Heplisav immunization, or a Hep B surface antibody titer report showing immunity. Titers must fall within five years of the nursing application period deadline.

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