WCTC Nursing Petition Frequently Asked Questions

Are applying for admission to the nursing program and petitioning the same thing?

No. When you apply for admission, you are applying to the college to be accepted into the nursing program. Petitioning occurs when you are ready to take nursing core classes. Petitioning is a competitive process based on seat availability and does not guarantee a seat.

Do I have to be admitted into the nursing program before I petition?

Yes. Students must complete all admission steps and be admitted into the nursing program before petitioning for nursing core classes.

How do I know when I am ready to petition?

You are ready to petition once you have completed or are in the process of finishing your final prerequisite courses and are ready to begin nursing core classes the following semester. Priority goes to students who have completed their requirements.

How are seats in the program awarded during the petition process?

Beginning for the fall 2024 petition, PAX or TEAS scores will be used to award seats.

Are there specific times at which I can petition for nursing core classes?

Yes. Petition windows are two times a year; November 1-14 for students who plan to begin nursing core classes in spring and June 1-14 for students who plan to begin nursing core classes in fall.

What specifically do I have to do to petition?

You must complete the petition form and submit it along with the required documentation listed on the form during the petition window.

I am finishing my general education requirements in the summer. When can I petition?

You can petition November 1-14 for spring nursing core classes.

I missed the window to petition, but all my general education requirements are done. Will you accept a late petition?

No. Late petitions are not accepted.

Where do I find the petition form?

The petition form will be available on the student portal under the Announcements - Academic tab and on the Nursing - Associate Degree webpage about a month before the petition windows open.

I am an LPN to ADN Bridge Student. Do I have to petition?

Yes. The petition window is November 1-14.