

{"id":8645,"date":"2023-04-20T21:56:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T21:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"\/nursing\/?post_type=program&#038;p=8645"},"modified":"2025-07-23T17:19:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T17:19:02","slug":"admissions-information","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/nursing\/programs\/admissions-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/nursing\/images\/nursing_2023_marketing0046_r.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"a group of students and a doll in a hospital bed\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">College of Graduate Nursing<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\"><\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h2>WesternU<\/h2>\n<p>As you explore Western University of Health Sciences, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. You will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.<\/p>\n<p>The culture of WesternU is about being and becoming \u2013 to help people discover who they are and who they can become.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:flex-row-reverse md:items-center app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter pl-16\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:h-560 bg-red\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-256 md:h-560 object-cover rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 -translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:-translate-x-16\" src=\"\/media\/nursing\/images\/nursing_2023_marketing0105.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Three medical students focused on a patient.\">\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 mt-32 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pr-40 lg:px-80\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:pb-40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Our<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Programs<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">We will work with you every step of the way to ensure you are prepared to apply for your program.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/\">\n    Doctor of Nursing Practice &#8211; 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Join Western University of Health Sciences for an informative conversation about disability support, accommodations, and student resources available throughout our health professions programs.<br \/><br \/>\n    Hear from the Director of the Office of Disabilities and Health Policy and a student leader as they discuss the history and mission of disability support at WesternU, the types of academic accommodations and resources available to students, and the importance of creating an inclusive environment within health professions education. The conversation will also provide an opportunity for prospective students to ask questions and learn more about the student experience.<br \/><br \/><strong data-end=\"3769\" data-start=\"3717\">This webinar is open to all prospective students<\/strong>\u2014including students with disabilities who are considering a health professions career and anyone interested in learning more about how students with disabilities are supported at WesternU. If you require reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the event, please respond to this email by September 24th, 2026.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n  \n\n<section vue-app class=\"my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container px-24\">\n    <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between md:items-end mb-20\">\n              <h2 class=\"t-h2-sans  text-red md:mr-40\">CGN Recent News<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"block py-20 border-t-1 border-gray\">\n          <a class=\"card-article block md:flex md:items-center\" href=\"https:\/\/news.westernu.edu\/westernu-welcomes-more-than-1100-students-to-the-health-professions\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n  <div class=\"relative w-full md:w-240 h-160 md:h-144 md:mr-56 lg:mr-72 rounded-8 object-cover md:flex-shrink-0 bg-gray-dark overflow-hidden\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-article__image adhere object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/news.westernu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/080826-COP-White-Coat_070.jpg\" alt=\"A group of medical students in white coats stands with raised right hands, reciting an oath at a ceremony in a chandelier-lit banquet hall.\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"lg:max-w-560 mt-8 md:mt-0 py-12\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-article__heading w-full text-28 md:text-36 font-serif font-bold tracking-20 leading-130 text-red\">\n      WesternU welcomes more than 1,100 students\u00a0to the health professions<svg class=\"card-article__icon inline-block w-16 ml-40 text-yellow\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n    <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n<\/a>        <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"block py-20 border-t-1 border-gray\">\n          <a class=\"card-article block md:flex md:items-center\" href=\"https:\/\/news.westernu.edu\/westernu-cgn-commencement-2026-health-care-leaders-and-advocates\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n  <div class=\"relative w-full md:w-240 h-160 md:h-144 md:mr-56 lg:mr-72 rounded-8 object-cover md:flex-shrink-0 bg-gray-dark overflow-hidden\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-article__image adhere object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/news.westernu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/051926-CGN-Commencement-179.jpg\" alt=\"Graduates in caps and gowns applaud during a commencement ceremony, with &quot;Class of 2026&quot; sashes visible and festive lights in the background.\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"lg:max-w-560 mt-8 md:mt-0 py-12\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-article__heading w-full text-28 md:text-36 font-serif font-bold tracking-20 leading-130 text-red\">\n      WesternU\u00a0CGN\u00a0Commencement 2026:\u00a0Health care leaders and advocates\u00a0<svg class=\"card-article__icon inline-block w-16 ml-40 text-yellow\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n    <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n<\/a>        <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"block py-20 border-t-1 border-gray\">\n          <a class=\"card-article block md:flex md:items-center\" href=\"https:\/\/news.westernu.edu\/westernu-celebrates-board-of-trustees-scholars\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n  <div class=\"relative w-full md:w-240 h-160 md:h-144 md:mr-56 lg:mr-72 rounded-8 object-cover md:flex-shrink-0 bg-gray-dark overflow-hidden\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-article__image adhere object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/news.westernu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/040926_BOT-Scholars-Dinner_044.jpg\" alt=\"Two women in business attire stand side by side, smiling at the camera in a room with several people and refreshments in the background.\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"lg:max-w-560 mt-8 md:mt-0 py-12\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-article__heading w-full text-28 md:text-36 font-serif font-bold tracking-20 leading-130 text-red\">\n      WesternU celebrates Board of Trustees Scholars<svg class=\"card-article__icon inline-block w-16 ml-40 text-yellow\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n    <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n<\/a>        <\/div>\n                    <reveal-news>\n                                      <div class=\"block py-20 border-t-1 border-gray\">\n              <a class=\"card-article block md:flex md:items-center\" href=\"https:\/\/news.westernu.edu\/westernu-college-of-graduate-nursing-ranked-among-u-s-news-world-reports-best-nursing-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n  <div class=\"relative w-full md:w-240 h-160 md:h-144 md:mr-56 lg:mr-72 rounded-8 object-cover md:flex-shrink-0 bg-gray-dark overflow-hidden\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-article__image adhere object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/news.westernu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nursing_2023_Marketing0021.jpg\" alt=\"Three medical professionals in white coats examine a patient using a stethoscope and monitor vital signs in a clinical setting.\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"lg:max-w-560 mt-8 md:mt-0 py-12\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-article__heading w-full text-28 md:text-36 font-serif font-bold tracking-20 leading-130 text-red\">\n      WesternU\u00a0College of Graduate Nursing ranked among\u00a0U.S. News &amp; 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