Application Processes

Degree-Seeking College Students
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. 

Recommended submission deadlines:
Fall Semester Start: April 1st
Spring Semester Start: September 1st

Degree-Seeking High School Students
Degree-seeking high school seniors may apply for Guaranteed BSN Admission to reserve a future seat in Lakeview's BSN program.

Admission decisions are emailed approximately 30 days after submission.

To complete a full admission application, the applicant must submit all of the following:  

• Completed online application 
  - Select "Bachelor of Nursing" for Degree-Seeking College Student 
  - Select "Pre-Nursing (HS Students)" if Degree-Seeking HS Senior
• Responses to essay questions (included in the application) 
• Admission Test Score (RNs Exempt) 
• Current course schedule and plan for completing any remaining prerequisite coursework, if applicable.
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (electronic or paper)
  - International transcripts must be evaluated and translated by a foreign evaluation service. All transcripts must come directly from the College attended or the foreign evaluation service.
• Current Illinois nursing license (LPN or RN)
• Proof of legal residency for those born outside the United States. A naturalization certificate or a green card may be used as documentation.
• $30 non-refundable fee 

After processing, applicants will receive an email confirmation with additional program information and an official transcript evaluation, if applicable. This email will be sent to the email address on the application for admission.

All application documents submitted to Lakeview College of Nursing become the property of the College and will not be released to the student or third parties. Transcripts from other institutions will not be forwarded unless state or federal regulations are specified. Students needing copies of documents from different institutions must contact those institutions directly.

Applicants who have attended another nursing program must provide the following: 

1. One (1) reference from the program's Dean, Director, Chair, or faculty member.
2. Course syllabi for any nursing course to be considered for transfer (only nursing courses with a "B" or better will be considered).
3. Copies of results from Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI), Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) testing, or Kaplan (KAP), if applicable.

Definition: Students not admitted to the nursing program but enrolled in Chemistry or Statistics courses.

Application Process
1. Complete the non-degree application, specifying the desired course(s)
2. Submit transcripts verifying prerequisites for enrolled courses
3. Await email confirmation of registration
Note:
- Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid
- Enrollment as a non-degree student does not guarantee admission to the nursing program
- To be considered for degree status, non-degree students must apply for admission

Student Progress
- Students are responsible for monitoring their academic standing in all courses.
- Regular feedback is provided through exam and assignment scores
- Midterm grades in SONIS reflect exam averages only and exclude supplemental coursework
- Academic improvement plans are not required for non-degree courses

Attendance
Students are required to:
1. Attend all scheduled classes and laboratory sessions
2. Arrive on time
3. Remain for the entire designated class period

Note:
- Attendance is mandatory for all laboratory sessions
- Attendance will be recorded for each scheduled class and laboratory

Grading Scale for Non-Degree Seeking Students
Course content and subject matter determine the required work, as each syllabus describes. Grades are calculated using exam scores, labs, papers, assignments, etc. The grading scale is as follows:

Testing and Test-Taking Policy
Exams are administered regularly in all courses and are expected to be taken as scheduled. If an exam is missed, it must be made up as soon as possible and no later than the next class session. The instructor will manage Exam Review, and details will be provided in the course syllabus.
Prohibited Items During Exams:
- Smartwatches
- Fitness trackers
- Hand-held technology
- Ball caps
- Sunglasses
- Food and drinks (including candy and cough drops)
- Earplugs and earbuds
- Student-brought calculators

Non-degree-seeking students should review the Policies and Standards of Behavior.