Application Instructions: Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate

Interested students must be enrolled as an HCC student prior to submitting a supplemental application to the program:

• If not a current HCC student, or applicant has not taken a course at HCC within the past two years, apply for HCC General Admission.
• If transferring credit to HCC, request official transcripts be submitted from each prior academic institution. Electronic requests should be sent to the HCC email, transeval@howardcc.edu.
• If transferring credit to HCC, submit Transcript Evaluation Request Form.

Interested students must meet eligibility requirements:

• The applicant must complete the HESI (A2) Clinical Nursing Admissions Assessment with an overall composite score of 70 or higher. Scores are valid for two years.
• English, math, and science courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. However, please note that one of the required science courses must be completed with a grade of ‘A’ or ‘B’—an ‘A’ or ‘B’ in Anatomy and Physiology II may satisfy this requirement.
• The applicant must have an overall HCC GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• The applicant may not apply to both the Traditional Nursing and LPN programs.
• The applicant must select either the day or evening/weekend option for the program. Once the applicant has gone through the lottery system, that option may not be changed.

For final submission of the online application, the following will be required:

• A one-time $25 supplemental application fee, payable by credit card. The fee is waived for active military, active military spouses and veterans with appropriate documentation--DD214 or PCS orders. A promo code will be provided to eligible applicants when applying.
• Two documents for proof of residency – Howard County applicants only.
• · All items MUST have applicant’s full name and address matching what applicant provides in the supplemental application and has on file with the college. Documents with spouse’s or parent’s name will not be considered valid.
• · All applicants must reside in Howard County for a minimum of 90 days prior to the application deadline to receive Howard County priority in the lottery.
• · Suggested documents:

o Valid MD driver’s license

o MVA issued change of address

o Valid MD issued ID

o MD voter’s registration card

o Rental agreement/deed/lease/mortgage statement

o Utility bill: gas, electric, phone, cable, water

o Howard County tax bill from current year

o MD or Federal income tax return from the most current year

o MD or Federal withholding form from the most current year

o Pay stub

First Lottery Eligibility:

• Applicant must have all prerequisite courses completed by February 15.
• Applicant must meet both the math and science grade requirements.
• Applicant must have the required minimum GPA.
• Applicant must pass the HESI (A2) Clinical Nursing Admissions Assessment with a composite score of 70 or higher by February 15.

Priority will be given to applicants who have completed first semester co-requisites—fourth science course and PSYC-101. Applicants will receive notification by March 31.

Second Lottery Eligibility:

• Applicant will have completed all prerequisite courses by May 15.
• Applicant will have both the math and science grade requirements.
• Applicant will have met the required minimum GPA.
• Applicant will have passed the HESI (A2) Clinical Nursing Admissions Assessment with an overall composite score of 70 or higher by May 15.

Priority will be given to applicants who have completed first semester co-requisites—fourth science course and PSYC-101. Applicants will receive notification by June 30.

• All correspondence will be sent to your HCC email account.
• Please check this account on a regular basis as it will be the official form of communication, including receipt of application, notification of missing documents and admissions decision.
• Applicants who need assistance accessing their HCC email account should contact the Technology Service Center (TSC) at 443-518-4444 or at technologyservicecenter@howardcc.edu.