Note the application deadlines below. Submit your application between the open and closing dates for the cohort (Fall or Spring) you wish to attend. Applications are reviewed according to the PN Program admission point system after each application period closes.
| Semester (Start and End) | Application Period |
|---|---|
| Fall (August – May) | March 1 – May 1 |
| Spring (January – November) | July 15 – September 15 |
The Practical Nursing program uses a scoring system to rank applicants.Applicants with the highest scores receive offers of admission.
To apply, you must:
Required Prerequisite Courses
Complete each course with a grade of C or better:
Additional Points Awarded
You can apply before completing all required courses, but you’ll earn fewer points. All required courses must be finished before the program starts.
Admitted students must also pass a background and drug screening check. More information about these checks can be found in the FAQs section at the bottom of the page.
Submit applications online during open application periods. The application walks you through the admissions requirements step-by-step. Make sure you have these items ready:
You’ll meet with the Practical Nursing Admissions Advisor to complete enrollment and receive details for any remaining requirements:
Must be completed through school instructions, and outside checks won’t be accepted.
*See FAQs below for additional information.
Thousands of dollars are available to help pay for school expenses like books and tuition.
Tuition and fees are due before your first course. Pay online through your student portal.
Be ready for class by getting the required Nursing tools.
Applicants will be notified about six weeks after the final application deadline. See the “04 Wait for acceptance notification” section for details.
Send transcripts to the OTECH Records office.
The application process is now online. During an application period, visit the “Start Application” link to begin. You may contact the PN admissions advisor at 801-627-8426 if you need further assistance.
There are multiple options available. Visit our Financial Aid page for more details.
Because the program structure is lockstep, lecture-based, and has scheduled clinical shifts, leaves of absence can be difficult to accommodate. However, every effort is made to do so.
| Criteria | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| GPA | 5.5 |
| Prerequisite courses | 5 |
| Associate’s degree or higher (AAS, AS, AA, BS, BA, MS, MA) or a certificate from a 900-hour tech college program | 1 |
| Patient care experience | 5 |
| Alternate in previous application cycle | 0.5 |
Students accepted into the PNP need to complete drug testing and meet current vaccine requirements to qualify for participation in clinical experiences at healthcare facilities.
You must be able to:
*Clinical partners may require full vaccination per CDC guidelines for placement. Clinical experience is required to complete the program.