Normandale Nursing Program Application - Apply Now

Normandale Nursing Program Application Process- Spring 2027

How do I apply?

All applicants must be admitted to the college before applying.

Please note that the Normandale Community College Nursing Program is not PSEO eligible.

Nursing program information session - video- 2026

Nursing Information Sessions

Interested in applying for the Nursing program for Spring 2027 or Fall 2027? This is a great time to learn more! The Dean of Health Sciences Dr. Sara Traylor, Nursing Department Chair Emily Machones, Health Sciences Student Services Coordinator Marnica Stoll, and Academic Advisor Nathan Davis will be on hand to explain the application and admission process for the nursing program.

Virtual in Zoom: Tuesday, September 15, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Register now to attend

In-Person: Wednesday, September 16, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Register now to attend

Can’t make it? The virtual session webinar will be recorded and published on the Nursing Department webpage no later than one week after the session.

Questions? Contact HealthSciences@normandale.edu

The application for Spring 2027 Admission will open September 1, 2026, and remain available through October 15, 2026. Applications are only accepted during the admission cycle.

Official transcripts from private, out-of-state, or the University of Minnesota system that show final grades for prerequisite courses must be received by the Records Office for evaluation by December 30, 2026.
Official transcripts from Minnesota State Colleges and Universities will be automatically retrieved and evaluated by the Records Office, and the final grades for prerequisite courses must be posted by December 30, 2026.
Official ATI score reports must be sent to Normandale by the application deadline (October 15, 2026).
Admission decisions will be sent via email to the address provided on the application in early January 2027.
Program Orientation for admitted students TBA.
Classes begin Monday, January 11, 2027.
Please note that final grades provided on official transcripts received after posted deadlines will not be used in the admission decisions.

General Admissions Information

Students must first apply for general admission and be admitted to Normandale Community College before applying to the nursing program. Applications for admission to the college are typically processed in one to three business days. 

Students who have previously been admitted for general admission, but have not completed a Normandale course in two or more semesters will need to complete a Returning Student Form.

Students who have not attended Normandale for more than one year will need to re-apply to the college.

Please be sure to apply to the college, or complete the Returning Student Form, by October 1, 2026. This will ensure that your nursing application can be submitted before the October 15, 2026 Nursing Application deadline.

Applicants who qualify for international general admission status should apply for general admission not later than September 15, 2026.  Visit the Admissions webpage for additional information.

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When Is the Nursing Program Application Deadline?

Application deadlines are as follows:

Fall Semester admission - Application open from March 1 – April 15
Spring Semester admission - Application open from September 1 – October 15

The Application windows close at 2359 (11:59 p.m.) Central (GMT-6). Applications cannot be started after that time.

What Are the Requirements for Applicants?

You must be an accepted Normandale student.
Be enrolled in or have completed the Prerequisite Semester Courses (or equivalents)
- ENGC1101: College writing
- CHEM1050: Foundations of Organic and Biochemistry
- BIOL2041: Anatomy
- PSYC1050: Introduction to Human Development
Complete the current ATI TEAS exam and have scores provided to Normandale Community College

How Should I Prepare to Apply?

Prepare to respond to questions about the following topics:

Demographic information
List of colleges attended
TEAS test date, method and score
License information if you are an LPN
Work and volunteer experiences
Other life, educational and training experiences
Teamwork, collaboration and accountability experience
Beliefs and values

Approach the application carefully. You will only have one chance to submit your application. The form cannot be edited once submitted.

What Is the Holistic Admissions Process?

The Normandale Community College Nursing program uses a Holistic Admissions process. This recognizes your unique experiences alongside traditional measures of achievement like grades and test scores.

The Holistic Admissions Review includes these three components:

Metrics (GPA and TEAS score) - 40%
Experiences (formal education, service and lived experiences) - 30%
Attributes (intellectual curiosity, training, certifications, teamwork and collaboration, beliefs and values) - 30%

The process prioritizes experience and attributes as well as metrics. The more information you provide about yourself, the better the reviewers can determine your level of preparedness for the rigor of the nursing program.

Contact Us

Health Sciences Department

HealthSciences@normandale.edu

952-358-8417

Activities Building (we recommend calling or e-mailing ahead of time for drop-in availability)

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm