The college's open enrollment policy does not ensure acceptance to all academic programs: some have specific requirements.

Programs with special admission requirements

Students must apply and be formally accepted into several academic programs. In compliance with the Illinois Public Community College Act, in-district applicants shall be given preference over out-of-district applicants.

Programs with special enrollment requirements

Although no special applications or admission are required, certain enrollment requirements must be met for some programs.

Testing Deadlines

Program Test Name Test Deadline Test Registration

Basic Nurse Assisting

ACCUPLACER Reading, WritePlacer

Prior to Course Start

(630) 466-5700

Phlebotomy Technician

ACCUPLACER Reading, WritePlacer

Prior to Course Start

 (630) 466-5700

Nursing AAS

ATI TEAS (In-Person) with Waubonsee

 Completed 2 business days prior to the Nursing Program Admissions application deadline. Visit Nursing Program Admissions Information to confirm application deadlines.

The 2023 nursing admissions deadlines are March 15 and September 15.  The exam must be completed 2 buisness days before the application deadline. In-person testing is available at Sugar Grove and Downtown campuses. Remote testing is always available through www.ATItesting.com.

Nursing AAS

ATI TEAS (In-Person or Remote) outside Waubonsee

Completed 5 business day prior to the Nursing Program Admissions application deadline.

The official ATI transcript should be sent to teasexam@waubonsee.edu. The candidate will receive a confirmation via email.

Medical Assistant Certificate

NLN PAX (Remote Only)

Any PAX exam should be completed 2 business days prior to the program application deadline. Official transcripts from the National League of Nursing should be submitted to teasexam@wabuonsee.edu Visit Medical Assistant Program Information for information about the program.

PAX testing is available on-line only through www.nlntest.org

CNA (Certification Test)

INACE(In-Person or Remote)

Complete and pass the CNA course and meet the requirements for the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry.

Registration for the INACE exam at Illinois Nurse Aide Testing Registration is on a first-come-first serve basis. Remote exam appointments fill quickly.