How long is the waitlist for the Nursing program?
The waitlist in the metro-Denver area is approximately 2 to 2.5 years. The waitlist at colleges in rural areas may be a bit shorter. Some students are moving to other states for a shorter wait (Nebraska for example). Check with your college of interest for details. Regis and the University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center offer a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and do not have waitlists; however, admission is very selective and they only admit a small number of the applications for admission they receive. Your grades/science gpa, extracurricular activities, and your entrance essay are the main criteria for admission. The University of Northern Colorado has a bachelor’s nursing program and also has a competitive application for admission for entrance. Testing out of classes, and Credit for prior learning Students with extensive experience can sometimes submit that experience for college credit. Students can take the CLEP or DANTES examinations, or utilize some less common optio
