Healthcare Program Admission

Practical Nursing (PN), Certificate

Applications Opens:

June 1st, 2022 - Practical Nursing applicants for Spring 2023 consideration at Main Campus.  You can download and print the Practical Nursing (PN) application packet here.

Application Deadline:

August 31st, 2022 - Practical Nursing applicants for Spring 2023 consideration at Main Campus

Notification:

Mid-September through Mid-October 2022

Special Admissions Requirements:

• 2.30 cumulative GPA minimum
• Chemistry with a lab in the last 5 years at high school or college level passed with a "C" or better. (Suggested BC3 course: CHEM 100: Descriptive Chemistry)
• Successful completion of all developmental or preparatory coursework
• A "C" or better grade in all Practical Nursing (PN) degree requirements for acceptance and continuation in the program

Concordia Tuition Assistance Program:

Learn more about our new tuition assistance program with Concordia Lutheran Ministries.  Earn your BC3  Nursing degree debt-free and work for one of the top healthcare employers in the region!

Registered Nursing (RN), Associate in Applied Science Degree

Application Opens:

August 1st, 2022 - General applicants for Fall 2023 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway. You can download and print the Registered Nursing (RN) application packet for Butler Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway using the links here.

March 1st, 2023 - Advanced Standing Applicants (LPN-RN or Transfer Nursing students) for Fall 2023 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway.

Application Deadline:

October 31st, 2022 - General applicants for Fall 2023 consideration at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway.

May 5th, 2023 - Priority consideration for Advanced Standing applicants (LPN-RN or Transfer Nursing students for Fall 2023  at Main Campus and BC3 @ Brockway. Seats will be offered on a space available basis after this date.

Early Acceptance Program for General Applicants:
Prospective general Nursing applicants who have a 3.25 GPA minimum, in addition to, Anatomy and Physiology I and II completed with a “B” or better grade, and 6 Pre-Nursing general education credits at the time of application may be eligible for early acceptance to the 2-Year Registered Nursing (RN) Program.

Notification:
General applicants - Mid-February for the following fall semester
Advanced Standing applicants -Mid-June for the following fall semester

Special Admission Requirements:

• 2.80 cumulative GPA minimum
• Chemistry with a lab in the last 5 years at high school or college level passed with a "C" or better. (Suggested BC3 course: CHEM 100: Descriptive Chemistry)
• Biology with a lab in the last 5 years at high school or college level passed with a "C" or better. (Suggested BC3 courses include: BIOL 101: Biology I, BIOL 116: Human Biology, or BIOL 131: Anatomy and Physiology I)
• Successful completion of all developmental or preparatory coursework
• A "C" or better grade in all Registered Nursing (RN) degree requirements for acceptance and continuation in the program
• Advanced Standing Applicants: LPNs ONLY - Must have a valid Pennsylvania Practical Nursing license with applicable work or clinical experience within one year of application
• Advanced Standing Transfer Applicants: from another Nursing Program ONLY - Coursework and clinical experience comparable to NURS 101: Nursing 1: Introduction to Nursing Care at BC3 passed with a "C" or better within one year of application.

Concordia Tuition Assistance:

Learn more about our new tuition assistance program with Concordia Lutheran Ministries. Earn your BC3 Nursing degree debt-free and work for one of the top healthcare employers in the region!

 

Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate in Applied Science Degree

Application Open:

The application will open in January 2023 for Fall 2023 consideration at the Main Campus. 

Special Admissions Requirements:

• 2.80 cumulative GPA minimum 
• High school or college level Biology and Algebra
• Successful completion of all required developmental or preparatory coursework
• A "C" or better grade in all PTA degree requirements for acceptance and continuation in the program 

Note: Successful completion of BIOL 131: Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 132: Anatomy and Physiology II (if possible) are highly encouraged when making application. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, please check back in January regarding the shadowing hours and letters of reccomendation.

 

Massage Therapy, Workplace Certificate or Associate of Applied Science Degree

Application Open:

The application will open in January 2023 for Fall 2023 consideration at the Main Campus.

Special Admissions Requirements:

• 2.50 cumulative GPA minimum
• Biology with a lab in the last 10 years at high school or college level (Suggested BC3 courses include: BIOL 101: Biology I, BIOL 116: Human Biology, or BIOL 131: Anatomy & Physiology I)
• Succesful completion of all required developmental or preparatory coursework
• A "C" or better grade in all Massage Therapy degree requirements for acceptance and continuation in the program

Note: Students who have completed BIOL 131: Anatomy & Physiology I with a “C” or higher will have priority consideration