Admission Policy for Nursing Programs


Wayne Community College subscribes to the "open door" policy as set by the North Carolina Community College system. The college will admit al applicants who are high school graduates or equivalent (GED) is required for admissions to all associate degree programs. The college serves all students regardless of race, color, sex, creed, national origin, age, or disability.
Persons wishing to apply for admission to a curriculum program should contact the Office of Admissions and Records, for necessary forms and information. The following items are generally required for all curriculum programs: (1) application; (2) high school transcript; (3) GED certification and scores, if high school equivalent; (4) official college transcripts of all previous work (if transfer student); (5) residence status application; and (6) counselor interview.
Students seeking admission to limited admission programs, such as nursing, have some additional requirements; (A) completion of a high school or college Chemistry course with a grade of "C" or better with the last ten (10) years, (B) attainment of minimally acceptable scores on the ASSET Placement Tests: Reading - 42, Writing - 44, Numerical - 42, and Elementary Algebra - 42*; or COMPASS - Reading - 81, Writing - 71, Prealgebra - 50, and Algebra - 37*. (An applicant who fails to meet the minimum placement test requirements after three attempts will not be considered for admission in the Nursing program for a period of one year. The one-year waiting period begins with the last date of testing.), (C) completion of interview with a student development counselor, (D) verification of physical and emotional health.
* Or successful completion of MAT 070 (or the college level equivalency) with a grade of "C: or better.
Note: An applicant to the nursing program who has been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony or misdemeanor (other than a minor traffic violation) may not be eligible for licensure by the N.C. Board of Nursing.

Review of Applicants: Applicants will be reviewed in stages:
A. Qualified applicants will be considered for admission by the nursing faculty utilizing the following criteria: (A) reading, numerical, elementary algebra, and writing ability as measured by the ASSET or COMPASS placement Tests; (B) high school or college science performance; (C) high school/GED or college overall performance.
B. Qualified ADN and PN applicants completing all requirements prior to the date designated on the ADN or PN application, will be considered for admission by the Admissions Committee at their regularly scheduled meeting until the program is filled.
C. Qualified ADN and PN applicants completing all requirements after the date designated on the ADN and PN application will be considered by the Admissions Committee at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting until the program is filled.


Waiting List: Qualified applicants who are accepted after the programs are filled will be placed on waiting list. A minimum of fifteen persons will be listed in ranked order for the nursing programs. Applicants on a waiting list will be notified if a vacancy arises in the program of their choice for that year
Applicants on the waiting list for fall admission in one year will not be automatically carried over to the following year(s). The applicant must REAPPLY to be considered for admission in the following year(s). APP: Admissions Committee, 10/1/93


Wayne Community College is accredited by the Commission on colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

Wayne Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action College and accommodates the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Students Right-To-Know: Information regarding the persistence rate of enrolled students toward graduation is available in the Office of Admissions and Records and the Department of Student Development Services.