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Applicants of Riggs College must comply with the following admission requirements:
- Present a valid picture ID
- Be of 18 years of age, (17 with parental consent, or emancipated), United States citizen, or eligible non-citizen
- Complete an application for admission
- Provide evidence of completion of U.S. high school diploma or GED.
- Proof of English proficiency
- Students must have a minimum entrance exam composite score of 75 to apply for admission
- A physical within the last 12 months by a licensed healthcare provider that includes testing for tuberculosis (TB)
- Level 2 Background Check with electronic fingerprinting
- Two (2) reference letters
All prospective students are to submit a valid photo ID, complete an application on our website, as well as pay the $50.00 non-refundable application fee.
Note that each prospective student will be provided with an electronic copy of the institution’s catalog prior to enrollment or the collection of any tuition, fees, or other charges outside of the application fee. Additional admission requirements are listed below per program. All requirements must be met to be granted admission to any program at Riggs College.
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.