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Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the clinical component of the program. Work with your advisor to apply to the clinical/core component of the program. The applicant must meet the Minimum Criteria to Apply: See the point system (page 3) .  \nAdmitted Students Profile (pdf) provides information including the number of qualified applicants and minimum point range for students accepted into clinicals. Minimum TEAS required to apply does not guarantee admission.  \nAll potential nursing students begin in the Allied Health Program. Students may apply for admission into the Practical Nursing Program once they meet the requirements to apply. Students will discuss these admission requirements as part of their advising process.  \nAdvising: Students must meet with a nursing advisor  \nInformation Session: To be eligible to apply for clinicals, students MUST attend a mandatory information session  within 9 months prior to the application. An RSVP alone does not serve as confirmation of attendance. *Attending by phone call (without video) is NOT acceptable*  \nIMPORTANT TEAS TEST INFORMATION  \n• The TEAS test was updated to Version 7 June 2022. Beginning in fall of 2023 ONLY Version 7 tests will be accepted.  \n• TEAS version 7 scores are valid for 3 years (if taken in person on a HACC campus) .  \n• All TEAS testing completed on or after March 1, 2024 must be completed in person on a HACC campus.  \nMinimum TEAS required to apply does not guarantee clinical admission.  \nYou may submit one application for each application cycle. You must have taken the TEAS before applying.  \nAPPLICATION: Application is completed online using CognitoForms. A link to the application will be on the LPN webpage-[https://www.hacc.edu/ProgramsandCourses/Programs/HealthCareers/nurse_lpn.cfm](https://www.hacc.edu/ProgramsandCourses/Programs/HealthCareers/nurse_lpn.cfm)  \n[Students will be notified via ](Students will be notified via Hawkmail ONLY regarding program acceptance or denial.)[Hawkmail](Students will be notified via Hawkmail ONLY regarding program acceptance or denial.)[ ONLY regarding program acceptance or denial.](Students will be notified via Hawkmail ONLY regarding program acceptance or denial.)  \n\n| Cohort Start | August 2027 LPN Program |\n| --- | --- |\n| Campus/Program – Capacity | Classes are daytime; Clinicals are day & eve Full-time only\u003Cbr>Harrisburg PN– 64\u003Cbr>Lancaster PN–32\u003Cbr>York PN – 24 |\n| Applications Open | April 1 |\n| TEAS Cut Off Date (test on or before this date) | Monday, May 24, 2027 |\n| Applications Close | Tuesday, May 25, 2027 |\n| Student Notified | Thursday, June 3, 2027 |\n| Intent & Deposit Due | Thursday, June 17, 2027 |\n| Mandatory Student Orientation | Harrisburg–ON CAMPUS\u003Cbr>June 16, 2027, 4–7 p. m.\u003Cbr>Lancaster – VIA ZOOM\u003Cbr>June 22, 2027, 9 a. m.–12 p. m.\u003Cbr>York\u003Cbr>June 21, 2027, 10 a. m.–1 p. m. |\n| Background Checks Complete | Monday, August 3, 2027 |\n\nRevised July 21 , 2026  \nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING THE CLINICAL PORTION OF THE PROGRAM (after acceptance)  \nAdditional information and required forms will be provided to you upon acceptance into clinicals. Failure to provide all the necessary documentation before the established deadline could lead to denial of admission into the clinical program. The following must be completed (at your own expense) after you have been selected for, but prior to starting the clinical portion of the program:  \nPhysical Examination and Required Immunizations  \nAll students accepted into the clinical component of the program must submit a health examination form completed by a physician/nurse practitioner/physician's assistant with immunization history including verification through blood work. No student will be admitted with a disqualifying result or failure to meet the specified deadline.  \nImmunization Re","cbCainuqjO9mIWgv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainuqjO9mIWgv","pdf",377948,"English","# Admission Overview\n## Advising and Information Session\n## TEAS Test Requirements\n## Application Process and Notification\n# Cohort Schedule and Deadlines\n## Dates for Applications, Notification, and Orientation\n## Background Checks\n# Requirements Before Clinical Start\n## Physical Examination and Immunizations\n## Background Checks\n## Drug and Alcohol Screens","[{\"question\":\"Can admission to the college guarantee admission to the LPN clinical component?\",\"answer\":\"No. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the clinical component. 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