Fall 2020 > Academic Policies and Procedures > Reentry > Nursing Program following Dismissal > Eligibility for Reentry - LVN/LPN

Eligibility for Reentry - LVN/LPN

A student who has been academically dismissed from West Coast University may apply for reentry to the University if they:

1. enter an approved LVN/LPN program within 6 months of dismissal from WCU BSN program,
2. graduate from an approved LVN/LPN program with a 3.0 GPA within the past year of seeking reentry,  
3. successfully passed the NCLEX-PN, and 
4. meet all admissions requirements.

The applicant must be in good standing with the University with the exception of previous Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) or GPA requirements. If any other “good standing” issues exist, the individual will be admitted on probationary status.  If a student in probationary status is not in “good standing” after completing their first-semester of coursework, they will be dismissed from the University.   If an applicant was previously dismissed from West Coast University for any conduct violations, he/she will not be admitted to the program.  Please refer to the “Good Standing” policy for specific information on the terms of this policy.

If the applicant successfully reenters, the University will waive the general education and pre-requisite recency requirements. The student will continue on the BSN track (rather than LVN/LPN - BSN track) at the point where dismissed.  However, if the applicant seeks reentry (enrolls) a year or more after completion of his/her LVN/LPN program, this policy will not apply.  

An individual who is readmitted by this clause will not be considered for dismissal due to previous course failures. Any failures that occur after the student has re-entered the program will be subject to the university dismissal policy.