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Admissions

Nursing Program

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We will accept applications for the 2024-2025 nursing programs from June 15, 2023 through February 15, 2024. Applications, transcripts, and/or supporting documents received after February 15, 2024 will not be considered for the Fall 2024 start date.

You can begin general education courses any semester on a part-time or full-time basis. You must begin nursing courses in the fall semester on a full-time basis to complete the diploma or associate in a science degree program in one year.

See our nursing program Fun Facts and Student Achievement Data.

 Practical Nursing Admissions       
     Associate of Nursing Admissions

 Program Costs

Tuition and fees are posted on our website and are subject to change. Additional costs include:

  1. Supplies, books, uniforms, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses.
  2. Licensure preparation testing (ATI) at end of program (included in tuition).
  3. Nursing Pin upon graduation.

Nursing orientation information

The Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs at Minnesota West Community and Technical College at the Worthington, Pipestone, and Granite Falls Campuses located in Worthington, Pipestone, and Granite Falls, Minnesota are accredited by the:

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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing Program is Initial Accreditation.

Links to: Nursing Program Webpage