Application period
- Application period: July 17 to September 18, 2026
- Deadline: September 18, 2026 for consideration to start Spring 2027
Admission criteria to the program are subject to change without notice. If changes are made to the admission criteria, the applicant will need to meet all requirements that are in effect at the time of application.
Successful completion of the requirements necessary for admission to the program does not guarantee acceptance to the program.
Steps to apply
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- Complete a FREE online application
- If you have a disability, see Disability Support Services (DSS)
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Send official college and university transcripts from all previous institutions to the Metropolitan Community College, Data Center
If classes were completed at MCC, an MCC transcript is not required.
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Check out and apply for types of aid available to MCC Students
- Apply for aid and complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). MCC's school code is 002484.
- Check out scholarships, A+ benefits and loans available to MCC students
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Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT score submission.
Applicants must submit current (less than 3 years old) Accuplacer scores, take the Accuplacer survey, or submit ACT/SAT placement score at the time of application completion and submission or have completed the required courses.
Applicants have two attempts (within the last 3 years) to meet the required score.
Failure to meet the required score/s on the second attempt, or to complete the required courses prior to applying with result in disqualification.
Please visit our testing page to complete the placement survey and for review practice links.
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CHEM 105 Introductions to Chemistry for Health Professionals
- Must be six (6) years or less by the deadline
- Maximum of two attempts in the last six (6) years
BIOL 109 Anatomy & Physiology or BIOL 110 Human Anatomy & BIOL 210 Human Physiology
- Must be six (6) years or less by the deadline
- Maximum of two attempts in the last six (6) years
Psyc 140 General Psychology
- Maximum of two attempts in the last six (6) years
- Note: This course does not expire
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Spring Start/Admission Application Period: Application opens July 17 and closes September 18, 2026.
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Thank you for your interest in the LPN to ADN Bridge Nursing Program. You can expect to receive notice of your application results within approximately three (3) weeks after the application period closes.
This is a selective admission program.
Acceptance to and completion of the program does not guarantee licensure. For more information on licensure, please visit https://www.pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
The LPN to ADN Bridge nursing program is only offered during the day. There are no evening/weekend programs available. Admission is based on meeting all requirements listed below before the application deadline.
Students are strongly encouraged to read the LPN to ADN Bridge nursing admissions requirements, BEFORE applying. We also encourage students to meet with a Student Success Advisor for the Health Science Institute BEFORE applying.
LPN to ADN Bridge NURSING ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (PDF)
Our LPN to ADN Bridge program gives you hands-on experience and excellent instruction in our state-of-the-art Health Science Institute. Our program prepares you to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. *Completing the program does not guarantee licensing from the State Board of Nursing. For additional information, go to: www.pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp.