ADN Application Instructions
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How to Submit Your ADN Program Application
Follow these steps to submit your nursing application with confidence.
- Fall 2025 ADN Evaluation Period will begin on August 4th, 2025, through September 22nd, 2025, by 4:00 p.m.
- Fall 2025 ADN Application Period will begin on September 1st, 2025, through September 30th, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.
- Spring 2026 ADN Evaluation Period will begin on February 17th, 2026, through March 25th, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.
- Spring ADN Application Period will begin March 1st, 2026, through March 31st, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
- High school transcript or equivalent
- College/University transcripts
- Advanced Placement AP scores from collegeboard.org
- The Fall 2025 ADN Evaluation Period will begin on August 4th, 2025, through September 22nd, 2025, by 4:00 p.m.
- Applicants applying to the ADN program, LVN to RN Advanced Placement program and ADN-BSN CEP must complete the ADN Multicriteria Evaluation Request Form to apply.
- Use the link below to log into the Chaffey College Portal and be routed to the ADN Multi-Criteria Evaluation Form Request.
Carefully read the instructions at the top of each form.
- Multi Criteria - Area 2B: Recent work or volunteer experience form
- Multi Criteria – Area 4D: Life experience or special circumstances form
- Multi Criteria – Area 5E: Language Other than English form
- Applicants applying to the LVN to RN Advanced Placement program may skip this step.
- Application Checklist (Coming Soon!)
- ADN Multi-Criteria Screening Worksheet
- ADN Multicriteria Screening Calculator
Applications open:
- September 1 – 30 for the spring term (starts in January)
- March 1 – 31 for the fall term (starts in August)
- CSUSB CEP Applicants: March 1 – 31 for the fall term (starts in August)
- Applicants applying to the ADN program, LVN to RN Advanced Placement program and ADN-BSN CEP must submit their official ADN Multicriteria Evaluation form with their application.
Use one of the links below to apply to the ADN program.
- It’s recommended to utilize resources on the ATITESTING website to prepare for the exam.
- Upon invitation, Phase 2 applicants must take the most current TEAS exam (TEAS 7) as part of the application requirements. Previous versions of the TEAS will not be considered for admission.
- The TEAS exam is conducted in a proctored computer lab on the Chaffey College campus and is administered in a computer lab. DPS accommodation is available.
- The exam is offered free to a limited number of qualified applicants. An application must be submitted to the Chaffey ADN program and ranked applicants must be invited to Phase 2 to test at Chaffey College.
- Applicants may use a previous exam if completed within one calendar year of the ADN application. The program only accepts the first passing score of 62% or higher.
- Learn more about the TEAS Policy.
- Phase 1 applicants will be notified of their Phase 2 status via email by the second week or sooner of October during the fall application period and the second week or sooner in April during the spring application period.
- If you do not receive information about your application status by these timelines, you may contact the ADN program for a status inquiry at ADN@chaffey.edu
- Phase 2 applicants will be notified to complete the ATI TEAS 7 via e-mail notification within 10 business days after the close of the application period.
- Students that have completed the ATI TEAS 7 and scored a 62% or higher within the prior twelve months before applying to the ADN Program must electronically send official results to the ADN Office.
- Learn more about the TEAS Policy.
Prior to beginning the program, students that are provisionally accepted and/or have been selected as alternates will be required to complete the following:
- Attend a Pre-screening Session (in-person) to begin the health screening process.
- Complete the health screening process, including all required vaccinations for clinical rotations.
- Pass a drug screening and background check.
- Obtain a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification as an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. The CPR card must be active during the full program.
- More information regarding these screenings will be given at the mandatory ADN Pre-screening Session (in-person).
- Dates and times for the mandatory ADN Pre-screening Session (in-person) will be given at the time of acceptance.
For additional help or questions, contact the ADN Office at ADN@chaffey.edu or schedule an appointment with a Chaffey College Counselor.
Apply
- ADN Application:
(The application will only be processed during the following application period: March 1st, 2025, 8:00 a.m. through March 31st, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.) - LVN – RN Advanced Placement Application:
(The application will only be processed during the following application period: March 1st, 2025, 8:00 a.m. through March 31st, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.)
For further assistance, please arrange an appointment with a Chaffey College Counselor
by visiting the Academic and Career Counseling website.
For ADN Program related questions, please email adn@chaffey.edu.