Associate Degree in Nursing | Galen College of Nursing (2024)

• Start your nursing career with an associate degree
• Become a registered nurse
• Position yourself to work with a variety of healthcare settingsⓘ

Our application is free and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. No essays required.

New Students: Fill out the online application.

Readmissions: If you paused your Galen education for even one term, fill out this readmission application.

Not ready to apply yet? Fill out our request for information formand we’ll give you a call.

After you’ve submitted your application, we’ll email you a link to a portal where you’ll upload your supporting documents. This portal will guide you through the process of sharing required documentation. It will also include contact information in case you have questions.

Required Documents:

• Upload Proof of Graduation: Submit your official high school transcripts or diploma, GED, or your official college transcript (Associate or Bachelor degree)
• Complete an Entrance Assessment: We will need a baseline on your academic readiness for a college-level nursing program. We accept several different assessments —many of our students choose to take the TEAS. Choose your location for more details. Already have a Bachelors degree? You can use it as an assessment equivalent.

Note: If you are applying to the LVN/LPN to ADN Bridge program specifically, you will also need to include proof of active PN/VN licensure and diploma.

Optional Documents/Resources:

• If you would like to apply for Financial Aid: Submit all items on the Financial Aid Checklistand any other documents the Financial Aid department requests. Galen’s school code for the FAFSA is 015924.
• If you’re interested in reviewing transfer credits: please provide your official college transcripts for any courses you want us to consider for transfer credit.
• If you’re interested in learning more about Galen’s policies and standards for students: sign up for a Building Blocks to Success session (for the BSN & ADN and PN/VNprograms)

Contact our enrollment team with any questions. We want your process to be as smooth as possible.

If you’ve been accepted and have submitted all required documentation, the next step will be to attend an Enrollment Appointment. Our enrollment team will get you registered for classes.

During this appointment, you have the opportunity to ask any questions before you make a commitment to attend Galen. There is no pressure! When you’re ready, we’ll walk you through final paperwork, and collect any remaining enrollment fees.

After your appointment, we’ll let you know about final steps, including a background check, drug testing and other clinical requirements. Once these documents are submitted and accepted, we will be in touch to discuss registering for classes. Welcome to Galen!

We design your support services around the needs of new nursing students like you.

Your assigned Academic Advisor will help guide you during your time at Galen. Plus, support services like Live Chat and On-Demand Tutoring are at your disposal throughout your educational journey From professional counselors to librarians—we’re here to support you every step of the way.

More on Personalized Support

Clinical learning labs: Learn and apply nursing concepts in modern classrooms. Build experience and confidence as you practice patient care in the lab.

Galen All Access: Extend your learning outside the classroom with an online library of videos and supplemental content, available when and where you want it.

Learn more about what it’s like to be a student here.

The faculty advisors and professional tutors (trained experts in nursing education) at Galen are knowledgeable and friendly. They provide you with one-on-one help and can answer your coursework and career questions. Think of them as your teammates.

Academic Advisor: You know their name; they know yours. This is your primary academic advisor. Meet regularly by appointment.

On-demand live chat: Reach out to our academic advising team during business hours and get fast, accurate answers when you need them.