Academic Affairs Office

Admissions Information

To better enable individuals to validate the course competencies required for admission into the Muskegon Community College Nursing Program, and to enhance their chance for success, the following high school educational preparation is recommended: Biology 1 unit, Chemistry 1 unit, General Math 1 unit, Algebra 2 units, English 3 - 4 units, and Computer 1/2 units. 

Counseling services are available to assist students in career and educational planning. Prospective students are strongly advised to make an appointment in the Counseling and Advising Center. (Room 101, 777-0362)

Individuals interested in pursuing admission are advised to make early application as spaces are limited. When applicants complete the entry level requirements they are placed on a ready list and admitted on a first come, first served basis.

One hundred spaces will be available for generic admission applicants each year.  Students who are notified of admission may defer admission twice without losing their placement on the ready list. However, the student must enter on the third notification or be removed from the ready list and complete a new Nursing Program application. All requirements for coursework will be re-activated including the need to revalidate any course work over 8 years old. Spaces vacated by generic students exiting from the Program upon completion of Level I will be available for NUR 212B advanced placement applicants each Fall and Winter. Spaces vacated through attrition will be available for applicants eligible for advanced placement into any nursing course. Students must demonstrate continued competency in previously learned nursing courses for readmission.

If the number of ready applicants exceeds the number of spaces available, the applicants with the earliest ready dates will be admitted. Any applicants remaining, after the spaces available are filled, will be placed on the ready list for the next admission date. Applicants on the ready list are encouraged to take the required non-nursing courses.

Applicants with no prior nursing education are candidates for generic admission into the Muskegon Community College Nursing Program.

Entry Requirements and Application Information

Academic prerequisites and requirements for admission to the Nursing Program are outlined in the checklist below. Program admission is based on a first come, first served basis; once the requirements have been met, the applicant will be placed on the "Ready List" or “Advanced Placement Ready List”.  It is the responsibility of each student to notify the Records Office of an address, name, and/or phone number change(s).   The College will not be responsible for any incident arising from the student’s failure to update this information.  Please note:  The MCC Nursing Program uses the MCC email system as a major point of contact with potential nursing students, especially to notify them of admission opportunities.  Please make sure to check your MCC email on a regular basis.

Students with questions regarding the following checklist should be directed to one of the Counselors in the Counseling and Advising Center, Room 101 - 231.777.0362. Once the Requirement Checklist is complete, students should schedule an appointment with a MCC Counselor to review the checklist and receive the Nursing Program Application. To schedule an appointment, call 231.777.0362 or stop in the Counseling and Advising Center in Room 101.  Applications will not be available during walk-in counseling.   

Click here for the Course Plan & Requirement Checklist.