Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Nursing-Associate DegreeAdmission Process

Step 3:

Priority Petition to be Admitted to the ADN Core

Program

Rationale for the Priority Petition Process

Has been implemented to help ADN students to be successful in the program

Helps ensure the most prepared students enter into the rigorous ADN program

Allows accepted students to focus exclusively on the core nursing courses

Before you proceed with the Petition Process ask yourself:

“Am I ready?”

Before you proceed with the Petition Process ask yourself:

“Am I ready?”

Is this the right time for me to begin?

Do I have reliable transportation?

Do I have financial support in place?

Do I have family support?

Do I have reliable childcare?

Before you proceed with the Petition Process ask yourself:

“Am I ready?”

Is this the right career for me?

• Students are encouraged to explore with a WITC counselor the career of nursing fully before making the significant commitment this program and the profession demands—nursing is NOT for everyone!

Before you proceed with the Petition Process ask yourself:

“Am I ready?”

How much time will I need to devote to studying? Many students experience “culture shock” at the

rigor and demands of the core nursing program.

For every 1 hour of class, you should expect to study 3 hours outside of class

Seriously

Before you proceed with the Petition Process ask yourself:

“Am I ready?”

Should I work while in the core nursing courses?

Successful students work limited hours, if they work at all

It is highly recommended that you limit your hours of outside work while in the program

Don’t let a job interfere with your dream to become a Registered Nurse!

Before you proceed with the Petition Process ask yourself:

“Am I ready?”

Have I included my family in this decision?

Successful students have supportive family members who are willing to take on some of your responsibilities so that you can be successful at school

These adjustments can be very difficult and family members can grow weary over time

Have an honest dialogue with family members to ensure that they can support you for “the long haul”

If you can honestly answer

YES to the “Am I ready?”

questions, move forward with the ADN Priority Admissions

Petition Process

Log in to the Webpage

• To access the Priority Petition Process forms, go to this link:

http://www.witc.edu/pgmpages/nurseassoc/process3.htm

• PRINT OFF all forms posted

– You will refer to these forms throughout this presentation

Forms to PRINT and REVIEW

The Petition Packet forms you will need are:

1) Petition Instructions

2) FAQs of the Petition Process

3) Functional Abilities Disclosure

4) Caregiver Background Check Disclosure

5) Intent to Enroll-Petition Checklist

Priority Petition Requirements

1. Completed Step 1 & Step 2 of the application process for the ADN Program

2. Transcripts to verify course completion

3. Functional Abilities Disclosure reviewed and signed

4. Caregiver Background Check Disclosure reviewed and signed

5. Intent to Enroll-Petition Checklist completed

Transcripts to Verify Course Completion

You must submit your most current unofficial WITC transcript with your Petition Packet

To access your unofficial transcript:

Go to your MyWITC Student Web Portal

Transcript must reflect that you have:

Completed the required courses with required grade

Completed any General Studies requirements with the required grade

Must include transfer credits, if you have any

Functional Abilities

• In compliance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990, the Functional Abilities form informs prospective students of the skills and abilities necessary to complete a nursing program

• Read the information carefully, then sign the Disclosure

Functional Abilities Form, con’t

• By signing the Disclosure, you are verifying that:You have been provided the information

regarding the Functional Abilities required for the ADN program

You have been provided the information regarding individuals that may be contacted to assist with accommodations, should any be requested

• REMEMBER to sign the Disclosure and submit the entire form with your Petition Packet

Caregiver Background Check Disclosure

• Carefully read the Caregiver Background Check Disclosure

• Your signature indicates that you understand that any criminal record of charges or convictions may prohibit you from entering the ADN program

• All ADN students must successfully complete all clinical courses each semester of the program– Clinical agencies have the right to refuse access to any

student with a history of criminal charges or convictions

• Background checks are run after the student has been admitted to the ADN program

INTENT to ENTER form is completed and signed

o Carefully read the Intent to Enroll-Petition Checklist that summarizes the information you must include when submitting the Petition Packet

o Sign and date the form

o Remember to include the Intent to Enroll-Petition Checklist with your Petition Packet

Make Copies of Your Petition Packet

• For your records, copy the entire Petition Packet before submitting it

• Be sure to mail the original documents in the Petition Packet

Submit Petition Packet for Admission to Core ADN Program

• Submit your completed Petition Packet post-marked between

February 15-22 for fall admissionSeptember 20-27 for spring admission

• NO Petition Packets will be accepted before or after these dates

• It is preferable to mail your packet– If you drop-off your packet at the

campus, it will only be accepted during the stated timeframe above at the front office

– Be sure to get a stamped receipt if you drop off your petition packet!

ADN AdmissionWITC Ashland Campus2100 Beaser AvenueAshland, WI 54806

ADN AdmissionWITC New Richmond Campus1019 S Knowles AveNew Richmond, WI 54017

ADN AdmissionWITC Rice Lake Campus1900 College DriveRice Lake, WI 54868

ADN AdmissionWITC Superior Campus600 N 21st StreetSuperior, WI 54880

Equally Qualified Applicants

Should there be applicants that have equally met the

Priority Petition for Admission requirements

the student with the

earliest documented date of completion of the

Pre-ADN Admission (Step 1) requirements

will be admitted first

Notification of Acceptance

• Letters announcing admission decision will be mailed

March 15 for fall term

OCTOBER 15 for spring term

• Inquiry phone calls or emails regarding this information will NOT be accepted

• Be sure we have your correct mailing address!

Step 4: Acceptance into the core ADN program

• If you are accepted into the program you will be notified by mail of the mandatory ADN Orientation to the core program several days after your acceptance into the ADN program

Non-Acceptance

• If you are not accepted into the core ADN program you may resubmit an updated

Priority Petition for Admission Packet

to the ADN program the next round

Non-Successful Application Packets

may be retrieved from the

Campus Admissions Advisor for

ONE MONTH after the closing date

Applications not retrieved by this date will be destroyed

You must PICK UP your application—applications will NOT be returned by mail

Questions?

• If you have questions about any part of the ADN Admission Petition Process please contact your Campus Admissions Advisor

WITC Ashland 715.682.4591 or800.243.9482

WITC New Richmond715.246.6561 or800.243.9482

WITC Rice Lake715.234.7082 or800.243.9482

WITC Superior715.394.6677 or800.243.9482