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Application Procedure Checklist

Thank you for your interest in the ARCH program. This Application Procedure Checklist should be used to make sure you have met the requirements for application to the program. A completed checklist, application, transcripts and other required documents must be received by the last date of the application period.*

The General Nursing Program Information Sessions will give you details on the application process and programs we offer and answer most or all of your questions. After you have attended a General Information Session you are welcome to come for a 15 minute Walk-in Advising Session in Kopiko 231 from 1 - 4 each Wednesday.

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Application Period:

FALL ADMISSION (Application Period: Dec. 1 - April 1)
SPRING ADMISSION (Application Period: June 1 - Nov. 1)
Application packets with forms required for the program are available at the KCC Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC), in 'Ilima 102 during this period.
*late applications may be accepted depending on enrollment.

Send or bring all documents as directed to:

Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC), 'Ilima 102
Kapi'olani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
phone: 808.734.9448

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Application Requirements

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Submit the following by the application deadline to be considered for acceptance.


1.	A UH System Application Form (SAF) (except continuing KCC students). List ARCH (Adult Residential Care Home) as your desired major. First time students need to also submit a TB clearance and record of two MMR immunizations. Applicants born before 1956 and Hawaii high school graduates need to submit only the TB clearance.
2.	The KCC Application for Selective Admission Program (ASAP) (all applicants). This form is found in the ARCH application packet. List ARCH as your Program Choice.
3.	Reading Ability. ARCH applicants need to read at about the 8th grade level. There are several ways to meet the reading requirement for this program: a Compass Placement Test score of 57 or higher OR Completion of ENG 21 (or equivalent) or higher with a "C" within the past 10 years OR Graduation from a US High School or GED Certificate OR Graduation from NURS 16 OR 12 or more college level credits in the US with a GPA (grade point average) of 2.0 or higher See "ARCH Admission Explanations" and the Advising section for more instructions on how to take the Compass Test.
4.	Official college transcripts must be sent directly to the KISC office from other campuses for English courses. It is not necessary to request a transcript for Kapi'olani Community College courses. Submit a Transcript Evaluation Request Form for non-KCC courses. A GPA (grade point average) of 2.0 or higher for courses taken at Kapi'olani Community College is required; you must not be not on probation or suspension at Kapi'olani Community College.
5.	Verification of Work Experience Form. Submit the Verification form signed by your employer verifying the dates of employment, average number of hours per week, and whether you satisfactorily performed the duties on the list. Have it sent to "Employment verification" inbox located in Kopiko 201. Work must be done in a SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) or home health agency or hospital. Assisted living, day care/health care home and foster care experience are not counted. A minimum of 6 months full-time (or equivalent hours) or completion of the community college NURS 16 Nurse Aide Training course is required before taking the courses.

Selection and Acceptance

Residents of the State of Hawaii receive selection priority for this high demand program.

Selection is made on a best qualified basis by the application deadline. Criteria include submittal of application and ASAP form and satisfactory reading ability and work experience.

Course recency. English course must be taken within 10 years of admission.

Documents indicating completion of requirements (and transcript evaluation) must all be received by the application deadline (April 1 or November 1).

Deadline: Applications may be accepted after the deadline if seats are available so contact the Nursing Department (808.734.9305) or KISC Office (808.734.9555) to inquire about late acceptance.

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