Spring 2026 Bridge to Advanced Nursing

Admission Requirements

Only graduates of Harper’s Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC) Program are eligible to apply to the Bridge to Advanced Nursing Program.
Requirements subject to change

The information in this document is not designed to be a contractual agreement with an applicant. The program reserves the right to change without notice, such things as program admission or completion requirements, costs and curriculum as needed and in accordance with Harper College policy.

Important Dates

Fall 2026 Bridge Application Dates: February 1, 2026 – May 1, 2026

Program Prerequisites

LPN Unencumbered License

A copy of your current LPN License must be attached to your application. If you do not have a valid LPN license your application will not be processed.

Harper Grade Point Average

Students must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average at Harper at the time of application to the Nursing Program. If your GPA is below a 2.0, your application will not be processed.

PN Fundamentals – NUR 101

Must have been completed with a grade of C or better on the first attempt only for admission points
No time limit.

PN Medical Surgical Nursing – NUR 102

Must have been completed with a grade of C or better on the first attempt only for admission points
No time limit

PN Field Experience – NUR 104

Must have been completed with a grade of C or better on the first attempt only for admission points
No time limit

PN Advanced Pharmacology – NUR 213

Must have been completed with a grade of C or better on the first attempt only for admission points
No time limit

Nursing Program Success

Graduation from Harper College Practical Nursing Certificate Program is required. History of any nursing course failure(s) - grades of D, F or W (withdrawal) will be taken into consideration. Students with past NUR course failure(s) may not be admitted due to poor academic performance.

Admission Decisions

PLEASE NOTE: Although satisfaction of admission requirements will result in an admission decision, it does not guarantee acceptance.

Ranking scores will be calculated based on a point system with a maximum of 80 points; no points will be added to an admission score for coursework completed after the program deadline. You can calculate your ranking score based on the following chart:

This table helps students to determine their ranking score
Factor	0 Points	15 Points	20 Points
NUR 101 (first attempt)	C	B	A
NUR 102 (first attempt)	C/P	B	A
NUR 104 (first attempt)	C	B	A
NUR 213 (first attempt)	C	B	A

The minimum admission score will be determined by the pool of applicants applying for this term.

Important Admission Notes

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all necessary documentation is on file. Once your program application has been processed, you will be able to monitor your limited enrollment file online. Go to harpercollege.edu and log into your MyHarper Student Portal; limited enrollment information can be found under the My Academic Record section of the My Harper tab.
All correspondence regarding your limited enrollment application will be emailed to the Harper email address. It is your responsibility to see that your Personal Profile information is current. To update your information, you will need to contact the One Stop Center, Building A, Room A250.
Applicants not accepted into the program who wish to be considered in the selection process for a future term must reapply.
It is very important that you make financial aid preparations well in advance of any deadlines so that you know exactly what resources are available to you.

Harper College Resources

This table lists out important Harper Resources to help you with your admission process.
Office	Location	Phone Number
Health Careers Academic Advisors	Building A, Room A364 Email: LEadvisors@harpercollege.edu	847.925-6220
Admissions Outreach	Building C, Room C102 Email: admissions@harpercollege.edu	847.925.6700
New Student Advising - CNSO	New Students: Building C, Room C104 Email: cnso@harpercollege.edu	847.925.6208
Limited Enrollment Programs	Building X, Room X250 Email: le@harpercollege.edu	847.925.6533
Hawks Care Resource Center and Counseling Services	Building D, Room 204	847.925.6633
Access and Disability Services	Building I, Room I103	847.925.6266
Testing and Assessment Center	Building A, Room A148	847.925.6541
Business Office	Building A, Room A214	847.925.6880
Harper Store	Building L, Room L260	847.925.6275
One Stop Center	Building A, Room A250 Email: onestop@harpercollege.edu	847.925.6710
Registrar’s Office	Building A, Room 213 Email: regoff@harpercollege.edu	847.925.6500

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