Post on 31-Jul-2020
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