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Applicants for this program must comply with the following admission requirements:
1. Present a valid picture ID.
2. Be 18 years of age, (17 years with parental consent, or emancipated), United States citizen, or eligible
non-citizen.
3. Complete an application for admission.
4. Provide evidence of completion of U.S. high school diploma or GED. If received from a foreign
institution, the applicant must present a corresponding translation and evaluation.
5. Proof of English proficiency of Education.
6. Students must have a minimum entrance exam composite score of 75 to apply for admission to the
program.
7. Physical (including TB Testing).
8. Electronic Fingerprinting (Background Check Level II).
9. Submit two (2) reference letters.
Acceptance Process
Applicants are notified as to their status (acceptance or denial into program) by letter. Meeting the minimum criteria for admission does not guarantee admission to the college.
Enrollment & Registration
To enroll and register in courses at Riggs College, students must undertake the following activities:
- Arrangements for payment of tuition and associated fees with an advanced deposit or down payment. *
- Execute an Enrollment Agreement.
- Attend a comprehensive orientation session.
- Complete all documents and paperwork associated with enrollment.
Students seeking to enroll in and register for nursing courses with clinical and practicum experiences are also required to undertake the following activities to enroll, register and participate in such courses:
- A physical examination of good health and fitness to work in health care including Tuberculosis testing
- Current vaccination, declination, or titers for Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella, Covid-19, and Influenza.
- Current certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS).
In addition, students enrolling in and registering for nursing courses with clinical and practicum experiences may also be required to participate in drug screenings, execute facility attestations and agreements, and complete other activities as mandated by our affiliated facilities.
Students are responsible for all costs associated with enrollment and registration in clinical and practicum courses.