Transfer Credit Policies

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Academic Forgiveness Policy

Lakeview College of Nursing recognizes that students may have experienced academic difficulties at previous institutions. Applicants can request the Admission Committee to exclude previous coursework from the cumulative GPA calculation by submitting a written statement. In such cases, the committee will review the prerequisite GPA on the transcript evaluation. Students requesting academic forgiveness will not qualify for an early admission decision.

Accreditation & Credit by Examination

All transfer coursework must be completed from a regionally accredited college or university or earned through specific examinations outlined on our General Education Examination Scoring Requirements Page.
Limitations of credits earned through the Examinations are as follows:
1. Duplicate credit in the same subject is not awarded.
2. The total number of credits that may be awarded is limited to 48.

Time Limitations & Proficiency Exams for Prerequisite Science Coursework

Prerequisite science courses must be taken no more than five years before starting the nursing program unless the student is a licensed RN. This applies to:
• Anatomy and Physiology I & II
• Chemistry I & II
• Microbiology

Exception: If one part of a two-part course is completed within the last five years, credits for the other part will be recognized if it meets other transfer guidelines.

Students with outdated prerequisite science courses must either repeat the course or pass a college proficiency test. Contact the admissions office for more information about proficiency options. Please check the tuition and fees section for associated costs.

LPN Proficiency Exams - Nursing Courses

LPNs must provide a copy of their LPN State Licensure and pass a proficiency exam and skills test to be exempt from the N311: Foundations of Professional Practice. A proficiency exam is also available for the N313: Basic Concepts of Pathophysiology. Please check the tuition and fees section for associated costs.

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI)

Lakeview College of Nursing recognizes IAI status for ease of transferability. LCN elective requirements are easily identified and accepted when categorized through the Illinois Articulation Initiative.
For transfer equivalencies of general education requirements:
• Illinois colleges/universities: Visit www.itransfer.org or http://itransfer.org/courses/worksheet.php
• Out-of-state or non-IAI courses: Contact a Lakeview College of Nursing admissions representative

General Education Exemption and Prerequisite Requirements for Those with a Previous Bachelor's

Students with a previous bachelor's degree (cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better) from an accredited institution are exempt from general education requirements. However, specific prerequisite courses must be completed with a "C" or better grade.

Required prerequisite courses:

  • Anatomy & Physiology I or Human Anatomy (4 credits with lab)
  • Anatomy & Physiology II or Human Physiology (4 credits with lab)
  • Chemistry I or Inorganic Chemistry * (4 credits with lab)
  • Chemistry II or Organic/Biochemistry * (4 credits with lab)
  • Life Span Development or Human Growth & Dev. (3 credits)
  • Medical Terminology (1 credit)
  • Microbiology (4 credits with lab)
  • Nutrition (3 credits)
  • Statistics (3 credits) *

*Indicates courses offered at Lakeview College of Nursing. All coursework fulfilled at another institution must be indicated on an official transcript.

Transcript Submission:

Director of Enrollment/Registrar
Lakeview College of Nursing
903 N. Logan Ave.
Danville, IL 61832

admissions@lcn.edu

See information on Health Records and Background Checks for additional requirements.