Now accepting Early Accept Applications for all Fall 2023 classes! Apply by March 24, 2023 to be considered Early Accept or by May 18, 2023 to be a Regular Accept Applicant.
Applications Options
Early Accept
If you are interested in hearing about your acceptance status sooner and receiving your acceptance packet early, consider applying Early Accept to your desired program!
Regular Application Deadline
Regular Accept is another great option if you are planning to apply. Regular Accept students typically hear about their application status approximately three weeks after the final deadline.
Upcoming Start Dates
Upcoming start dates for each program can be found on the How to Apply page or downloaded here.
Apply Online or on Paper
Visit our online application or download a paper application to submit in-person.
* Board Licensure/Certification pass rate based on first attempts by graduates
** Percentage of students working in a related field within 12 months of graduation
General Admission Criteria
All applicants must be 18 years of age prior to their program start date. Prospective students must abide by the following admission criteria to be admitted to the program:
- Completed application packet submitted no later than the published application deadline.
- Ability to meet essential program requirements and satisfactory preadmission test results.
- Satisfactory criminal check and urine drug screen.
- Previous employment: Current or past employees of Riverside Health System will be evaluated for job performance and eligibility for rehire. Adverse references from previous employers will be evaluated in the admission process and may result in non-acceptance to the program. Riverside Health System employees who are in good standing are awarded additional points toward admission.
- Official High School transcript or GED certificate. The applicant must be a graduate of an accredited high school or have earned a high school equivalency (GED) certificate with a HS GPA of 2.0.
- A high school transcript or signed attestation of graduation (signed attestation is only applicable for non-degree programs) must include the name of the high school attended, city, state, graduation year and indicate the high school or program was approved by the applicable governing or state authority.
- Official College transcripts from all schools attended regardless of prerequisite completed courses.
- Immigration or citizenship documentation is required if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen by birth. The College is not Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified and cannot accept international students on an F-1 or M-1 visa.
- If English is an applicant's second language, a TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 79 (internet-based) is required. The test must have been completed within the last two years.
Individual Program Application Requirements
The applicant must hold a minimum of an Associate degree.
Completion of a health-related program with evidence of certification or licensure, as applicable, that is active within the last five years (current active certification or licensure is not required).
Students currently enrolled in a health-related program may apply provided they are in good standing and expected to graduate before the first scheduled day of the Cardiovascular Program.
Prerequisite College Courses
- Anatomy and Physiology with lab
- English Composition
- College Math (any 100-level or higher)
- Psychology: Gen, Intro or Developmental
- General or Conceptual Physics
- Medical Terminology
All prerequisite courses must be completed before a formal application can be submitted and reviewed.
Preadmission Testing Requirements
- None
Recommendations
- Cumulative college-level GPA of 2.5 or higher is recommended.
- Prospective students for the Cardiovascular Technology – Adult Echocardiography Specialty with prior criminal offenses are urged to review the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Compliance Policies and/or contact ARDMS to verify eligibility for obtaining credentials.
Students must be licensed to practice in a licensure compact state.
Applicant has been employed as an LPN for at least one year since being licensed, with no more than five years since their last work experience.
Prerequisite College Courses/Credits
- Anatomy and Physiology with lab - 8 Credits*
- Microbiology with lab - 4 Credits*
- English Composition - 3 Credits*
- Developmental Psychology - 3 Credits
- Chemistry: 1 unit of High School or College level chemistry (Also accepted: CLEP of 100-level chemistry course; job-related chemistry; LPN developmental courses in chemistry; adult education courses; or Chemistry-related courses in military education)
*Applicants must have completed Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology with lab, Microbiology with lab and English Composition requirements before a formal application can be submitted and reviewed. Developmental Psychology must be completed prior to matriculation.
Preadmission Testing Requirements
- ATI TEAS suggested score: 66.1% or higher
- Average accepted TEAS score: 74.6%
- Skills Test: Achieve a minimum score of 80 percent on a faculty-prepared test based on the content of the first-level courses of the Professional Nursing Program.
- Validation of clinical competency in areas previously mastered may be required at the discretion of the Program Director.
Recommendations
- Cumulative college-level GPA of 3.0 or better is recommended due to the competitive nature of admissions.
- Average accepted GPA: 3.26
- Documentation of previous health care experience (including volunteer hours) is recommended.
Prerequisite College Courses/Credits
- None
Preadmission Testing Requirements
- None
Prerequisite College Courses/Credits
- Anatomy and Physiology with lab - 4 Credits*
- English Composition - 3 Credits*
- College Math (any 100-level or higher) - 3 Credits*
- Psychology: Gen, Intro or Developmental - 3 Credits
- Medical Terminology - 2 Credits
*Applicants must have completed the Anatomy & Physiology with Lab, English Composition and College Math requirements before a formal application can be submitted and reviewed. Psychology and Medical Terminology must be completed prior to matriculation.
Preadmission Testing Requirements
- ATI TEAS suggested score: 61.4% or higher
- Average accepted TEAS score: 73.6%
Recommendations
- Average Accepted GPA: 3.34
- Documentation of previous health care experience (including volunteer hours) is recommended.
High School Seniors may be eligible to apply.
Prerequisite College Courses/Credits
- None
Preadmission Testing Requirements
- ATI TEAS suggested score: 58.4% or higher
- Average accepted TEAS score: 66.0%
Recommendations
- Average accepted GPA: 2.96
Prerequisite College Courses/Credits
- Anatomy and Physiology with lab - 8 Credits*
- Microbiology with lab - 4 Credits*
- English Composition - 3 Credits*
- Developmental Psychology - 3 Credits
- Chemistry: 1 unit of High School or College level chemistry (Also accepted: CLEP of 100-level chemistry course; job-related chemistry; LPN developmental courses in chemistry; adult education courses; or Chemistry-related courses in military education)
*Applicants must have completed Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology with lab, Microbiology with lab and English Composition requirements before a formal application can be submitted and reviewed. Developmental Psychology must be completed prior to matriculation.
Preadmission Testing Requirements
- ATI TEAS suggested score: 66.1% or higher
- Average accepted TEAS score: 74.6%
Recommendations
- Cumulative college-level GPA of 3.0 or better is recommended due to the competitive nature of admissions.
- Average accepted GPA: 3.26
- Documentation of previous health care experience (including volunteer hours) is recommended.
Prerequisite College Courses/Credits
- Anatomy and Physiology with lab - 4 Credits*
- English Composition - 3 Credits*
- College Math (any 100-level or higher) - 3 Credits*
- Psychology: Gen, Intro, or Developmental - 3 Credits
- Medical Terminology - 2 Credits
*Applicants must have completed the Anatomy & Physiology with lab, English Composition and College Math requirements before a formal application can be submitted and reviewed. Psychology and Medical Terminology must be completed prior to matriculation.
Preadmission Testing Requirements
- ATI TEAS suggested score: 60.6% or higher
- Average accepted TEAS score: 74.7%
- Prospective students for the Radiologic Technology Program are urged to review the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Ethics Pre-Application Review prior to starting any radiologic technology program. (https://www.arrt.org/).
Recommendations
- Average accepted GPA: 3.46
Applicants must have earned an associate degree in Professional Nursing (ADN, AAS, AOS) or a Diploma in Professional Nursing; and hold a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia (or compact state).
Applicants may be considered for Concurrent Enrollment in the RN-to-BSN Program if currently enrolled and in good standing in an affiliated Professional Nursing associate degree program. Successful completion of the associate degree and successful NCLEX-RN are required to be eligible for conferment of the BSN regardless of courses achieved.
Pre-application General Education Course Requirements
- English Composition - 3 credits
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs - 8 credits
- Developmental Psychology - 3 credits
- Microbiology with lab - 4 credits
Pre or Corequisites General Education Course Requirements
- English Elective - 3 credits
- Fine Arts and/or Humanities Elective - 6 credits
- Mathematics Elective - 3 credits
- Natural Sciences Elective - 3 credits
- Social Sciences Electives - 6 credits
- Speech and Communications Elective - 3 credits
Preadmission Testing Requirements
- None
Prerequisite College Courses/Credits
- Anatomy and Physiology with lab - 4 Credits*
- English Composition - 3 Credits
- College Math (any 100-level or higher) - 3 Credits
- Psychology: Gen, Intro or Developmental - 3 Credits
- Medical Terminology - 2 Credits
*Applicants must have completed the Anatomy & Physiology with lab, English Composition and College Math requirements before a formal application can be submitted and reviewed. Psychology and Medical Terminology must be completed prior to matriculation.
Preadmission Testing Requirements
- ATI TEAS suggested score: 61.4% or higher
- Average accepted TEAS score: 69.8%
Recommendations
- Average accepted GPA: 3.14
Essential Program Requirements
The following are Essential Program Requirements for Riverside College of Health Careers students. The ability to meet all these requirements, with or without accommodation, is necessary to demonstrate clinical competency and complete the program outcomes required for graduation.
View RN-to-BSN Essential Program Requirements
View Pre-Licensure Essential Program Requirements
