Apply | Vocational Nursing
Schreiner University’s Vocational Nursing program is a one-year program, held from January through December. Students participating in the program will complete all required coursework necessary to receive their VN certification.
Application Deadline Extended: September 15th for the January 2024 start term.
- Application
- $25 Application Fee
- Essay
- This essay should include why the applicant wants to be a nurse, the steps the applicant is taking to make sure the one-year commitment to the VN program can be fulfilled, the applicant’s academic record from high school and/or college, and where the applicant hopes the education will lead them over the next 10 years.
- Resume
- Official high school transcripts or GED
- Official College Transcripts from all colleges attended (if any)
- Two Reference Forms submitted through the online application
- These references should be completed by a current or former employer or person who can give a character and performance evaluation. This should not be completed by a relative or friend.
I have completed my application, what do I do next?
Take a moment to congratulate yourself on completing your application to Schreiner University’s Vocational Nursing Program. This is no easy feat and is a major first step to becoming a Mountaineer!
Schedule an Interview
- Your admissions counselor will reach out to you to schedule
an interview. You will then receive a confirmation email with your
time, date, and more details concerning the interview process. - Attire is business casual. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before
your interview time. Check in at the Elaine B. Griffin Welcome Center
(Admissions Building) on Schreiner University’s campus. You will
be instructed on where to go from there. - Interviews will take place in September with final decisions posted in October.
I received an acceptance email from Schreiner University admissions, what are my next steps?
- $200 Commitment Fee (non-refundable)
- Pay your commit deposit online here or call Financial Services at 830-792-7303 to pay over the phone.
- Health History Form
- Log on to Schreiner One à Admissions Tab (top of screen) à Health and Wellness Tab (left of screen) à Health History Form (middle of screen)
- Meningitis Record
- Emailed to health@schreiner.edu if under 23 years of age
- VN Orientation
- Attend mandatory orientation at Schreiner in the month of December.
Additional Resources
Contact Us
We would be happy to answer any of your questions!
Special Events
Scheduled events such as Schreiner Saturdays offer a variety of information sessions led by faculty, admissions staff, and students to allow prospective students to see what Schreiner University has to offer.
Daily Events
You will have the opportunity to experience campus on a tour led by a current student as well as meet with a faculty member and one of our admissions team members to talk about your application, scholarships and financial aid! Tours are available Monday through Friday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM.