Prospective ADN Students

Take the First Step!

1. Attend an Information Session.
   

   It’s the best way to ask questions and understand what’s ahead!

   Here’s what you’ll learn:

   • Why our program is accredited and why that matters
   • How students perform on the NCLEX licensing exam
   • Job opportunities after graduation
   • What courses you need to take before applying
   • How the selection process works (including multi-criteria screening)
   • What the program costs and financial options available
   • What the classes and weekly schedule look like

   Note: These sessions aren’t recorded, so be sure to attend live—either in person or online!

   Register for an ADN Info Session!

2. Become a Chaffey College Student.
   

   If you’re new or returning to Chaffey College, here’s what you need to do to get started:

   For New Students:

   • Complete the online Chaffey College Application
   • Receive your Chaffey College Student ID number via email (usually the same day)

   For Returning Students:

   • You do not need to reapply
   • Simply reactivate your student account if needed
   This ID number is important because it’s your key to accessing college services, registering for classes, and more!
   

   Apply to Chaffey College

3. Submit ALL official college/university transcript(s).
   For courses completed at another college, students MUST submit official transcripts to the Chaffey College, Admissions & Records Department in one of the three options listed below:
   • Electronically (preferred):

     Students may order their electronic transcripts from www.parchment.com to be sent to transcripts@chaffey.edu or via any other official electronic web source.

   • In-person: Students may drop off sealed, official transcripts to one of the Admissions & Records Departments located on the Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, or Fontana campuses during regular business hours.
   • U.S. Postal Service: Students may mail their official transcripts to the following address:
     Chaffey College
     Admissions & Records
     5885 Haven Avenue
     Rancho Cucamonga CA 91737
   For more information, please visit the Chaffey College, Admissions & Records Department website.
4. Submit official high school transcripts to Chaffey College’s Admissions & Records.
   

   All students must verify their U.S. high school graduation or equivalent by submitting one of the following to Chaffey’s Admissions & Records Office:

   • Official high school transcripts
   • GED certificate
   • Certificate of equivalency or proficiency
   • Official international transcript evaluation report (for students who completed high school outside the U.S.)

   How to Submit Transcripts:

   • Electronic transcripts:
     Send via email to transcripts@chaffey.edu using Parchment or other official electronic services.
   • In-person:
     Drop off at the Admissions & Records Office (see address on the webpage).
   • By mail:
     Send official transcripts through U.S. postal mail (address listed on the Admissions & Records Office webpage).

   For Students Who Completed High School Outside the U.S.:

   • You must submit a separate transcript evaluation from an external agency to verify equivalency to Chaffey’s Admissions & Records Office.
   • You are responsible for the fees associated with this evaluation.
   When requesting the evaluation, please select a “detailed evaluation.”
   

    

   Chaffey College recommends using the SpanTran Agency.

   The following agencies are also approved by Chaffey College’s Admissions & Records Department. If you do not see the agency that you used to evaluated your international transcripts, please contact Admissions & Records.

   • Academic and Professional International Evaluations, Inc. (APIE)
   • Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI)
   • American Education Research Corporation (AERC)
   • Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
   • Educational Records Evaluation Service (ERES)
   • International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (IERF)
   • SpanTran: The Evaluation Company Tel: (646) 475-2750
     For discounted rate, please use this application.
   • World Education Services, Inc. (WES)
5. Meet with a Chaffey Counselor
   

   Meeting with a counselor is a key step in preparing for the ADN program. A counselor can help make sure you’re on the right track and fully prepared to apply.

   A Counselor Can Help You:

   • Review your external transcripts(from other colleges or high school)
   • Create or update your Educational Plan
   • Make sure you're meeting ADN program prerequisites
   • Guide you through the ADN application process

   Before your counseling appointment, it’s important to review the ADN program prerequisite coursework so you know where you stand and what’s needed.

   How to Make an Appointment:

   Visit the Academic and Career Counseling website to schedule a counseling session.

6. Prepare to Apply to the ADN Program

   When you are preparing to apply, carefully review the ADN Application Instructions webpage. It contains current application dates, required forms, transcripts and test-score instructions, and applications links for:

   • The Generic ADN Program
   • The LVN to RN Advanced Placement Program
     Important: Submitting the ADN Multi Criteria Evaluation Request form and submitting the ADN program application are two separate required steps. Each has its own submission period and deadline.
     
     Review ADN Application Instructions Register for an ADN Application Workshop
   • Familiarize yourself with the ADN Multi-Criteria Screening Worksheet. This tool helps rank applicants based on a point system in areas like:
   • Academic performance (e.g., GPA, coursework)
   • Healthcare experience or certifications
   • Life experiences or special circumstances
   • TEAS test scores
   Why This Matters:

   Familiarizing yourself with the ADN Multi-Criteria Worksheet will help you understand how your application is reviewed and how points are awarded to applicants.