Alvin College Vocational Nursing Program Information and Application Instructions - Application Period Oct. 1 – Nov. 6, 2026

Sep 23, 2026

Alvin College’s Vocational Nursing (VN) program packet outlines application timing, eligibility notes, required steps, and admission criteria. It specifies the application period (Oct. 1–Nov. 6, 2026) and that classes begin June 1, 2027. The checklist covers transcripts and possible foreign transcript evaluation, Texas Success Initiative standards, mandatory applicant meetings, Hepatitis B immunization documentation, and the HESI A2 exam with minimum scores. Conditional acceptance requires orientation, drug screening, background checks, and multiple immunization, test, and identification submissions.

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Vocational Nursing Application Checklist

Apply during the application period

Submit required transcripts and evaluations

Meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards

Attend the mandatory applicant meeting

Immunization and HESI A2 requirements

What happens after you apply

Conditional acceptance next steps

Alvin College Vocational Nursing Program Information and Application Instructions Application Period Oct. 1 – Nov. 6, 2026 Classes begin June 1, 2027 (Last modified 02/2026) VOCATIONAL NURSING APPLICATION CHECKLIST Please note: the following checklist contains abbreviated information for your convenience. Further detailed information concerning the Vocational Nursing Program application process and admission requirements is contained in the remainder of this packet. Gain Admission to Alvin College 􀂅 U.S. CITIZENS start here: [https://www.alvincollege.edu/admissions/getting-started-first-time-students.html](https://www.alvincollege.edu/admissions/getting-started-first-time-students.html)[ ](https://www.alvincollege.edu/admissions/getting-started-first-time-students.html)(Note: International students on F1 Visas requiring I20 forms are not eligible for the LVN program at Alvin College.) Apply to Vocational Nursing 􀂅 Apply at: [https://www.alvincollege.edu/vocational-nursing/application.htm](https://www.alvincollege.edu/vocational-nursing/application.htm)l during the application period. It typically occurs during October/November and the program begins each Summer semester. See the VN website and the cover of this packet for application period dates. 􀂅 Submit any applicable original college transcripts to the college registrar. If you are submitting a GED certificate, original High School diploma, or official High School transcript, submit those documents directly to the Alvin College VN department. For further important information on previous education admission requirements see“Provide Proof of Previous Education” in this packet. Any foreign high school or college transcripts must be accompanied by an official evaluation from an approved agency. For a list of Alvin College approved transcript evaluation services, see the “Evaluation of Credit from Foreign Institutions” section of the College Catalog [or go to](or go to www.alvincollege.edu/international)[ ](or go to www.alvincollege.edu/international)[www.alvincollege.edu/international](or go to www.alvincollege.edu/international) students/foreign-transcripts-evaluation-agencies. html . 􀂅 Meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards by the end of the application period, including completion of developmental coursework. 􀂅 Attend a mandatory Applicant Meeting (meeting schedule is in this packet and on the VN web page) . The link to attend virtual meetings is on the LVN web page [https://www.alvincollege.edu/vocational-nursing/application.html](https://www.alvincollege.edu/vocational-nursing/application.html). 􀂅 Hepatitis B: By the application deadline, submit a record of at least the first Hepatitis B immunization, or record of a Hepatitis B surface antibody titer report within the past 5 years which states you are immune to Hepatitis B. The entire vaccination series must be completed before nursing classes begin if you are not immune. 􀂅 Take HESI A2 exam. The test date must be within 5 years of the VN application deadline. Minimum scores: 70 on reading comprehension section, and 65 for cumulative score. See additional information in the information packet regarding HESI testing. What’s Next? 􀂅 Near the end of January, we will email to inform you of whether you are conditionally accepted, on the alternate list, or neither of these. If Accepted The initial VN program admission is conditional. Final acceptance is based on completing the following: 􀂅 Attend the class orientation meeting. It occurs approximately three weeks prior to the start of classes 􀂅 Pass a drug screen 􀂅 Pass two background checks: one done for the Texas Board of Nursing and another done by a private background screening company 􀂅 Submit copy of Social Security card if private background check is unable to verify your social security number 􀂅 Submit copy of Physical Examination report 􀂅 Submit copies of Tests, Titers, Immunization series: Tuberculosis t

FAQs

What are the application period dates and when do classes begin?

The application period is Oct. 1 through Nov. 6, 2026, and classes begin June 1, 2027.

What minimum scores are required on the HESI A2 exam?

Minimum scores are 70 for the reading comprehension section and 65 for the cumulative score, with the test date within 5 years of the application deadline.

What documents and checks are required after conditional acceptance?

After conditional acceptance, applicants must attend orientation, pass a drug screen, complete two background checks, and submit required copies including immunization/test records, social security card (if needed), physical exam report, driver’s license or official photo ID, and current CPR card.

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