Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to the Nursing Program?
You must complete a Glen Oaks College application, have taken orientation and the college ALEKS entrance test, and get information for financial aid (if necessary). Then you may meet with the Dean of Health Sciences for help with your plan for entering the program and submit your nursing application.
Does Glen Oaks have a waiting list?
No, we have a testing-in procedure that we follow for admission into the program.
What is the testing procedure and what is the test?
The Kaplan entrance test is administered every May for admission to the program for the following Fall semester. Students need to meet wit the Dean, complete a nursing program application, and sign up for a testing session prior to May.
Will my classes transfer from other colleges?
Previous nursing courses will not transfer, however there are a lot of general education classes in the program that will transfer. All equivalency (pre-requisite) courses with a 2.5 GPA or better are transferable for the Glen Oaks nursing program. Official transcipts must be sent to Glen Oaks for evaluation.
Is the program full or part time, night or day?
At this point in time we have only a full time program and it is a daytime program only.
Is financial aid available?
Yes it is, contact the Financial Aid Office at Glen Oaks.
How do I stay updated on information about the Nursing Program if I am not currently a student at Glen Oaks?
You must meet with the Dean of Health Sciences before you apply to the nursing program. Visit the website regularly for updates and requirement information. You may also call, email or stop in to the office at any time.
Please call the Nursing & Allied Health Office at 269-294-4333 to schedule an appointment with the Dean of Health Sciences.
If I don’t qualify when I test, does my application get moved automatically to the next year, and will my test score be reusable the next year or do I need to test again?
You must re-submit an application to be considered and yes, you can keep your test score or retake the test to attempt a higher score.