Apply to the Traditional RN, Practical Nursing, or LPN Step-In programs at Northwest Technical College.

Start your nursing journey at Northwest Technical College. Select the application for your program below and carefully review all instructions before submitting. Applications must be complete and submitted by the posted deadlines for each cycle.

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Before You Apply:

Review the Admission Process page for eligibility requirements, prerequisite courses, and exam details before starting your application.

Applicant Responsibility for Uploaded Documents

All uploaded materials (transcripts, CNA/BLS verification, score reports, etc.) must be clear, legible, and complete.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that files are readable at the time of submission.
Northwest Technical College is not responsible for documents that are unreadable, incomplete, or incorrectly uploaded.
Files that cannot be verified will be treated as not received, which may affect eligibility.

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Apply Now – Practical Nursing Program Fall 2026 

Apply Now – Traditional RN Program Fall 2026

LPN Step-In Application for Spring 2027 Opens March 1, 2026

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Application Windows

Fall 2026 Traditional RN: November 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026

Fall 2026 Practical Nursing: November 1, 2025. Priority Seating deadline: February 1, 2026.

Spring 2027 LPN Step-In Application: March 1, 2026 – June 1, 2026

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After You Apply

You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.
All application updates, exam details, and admission decisions are sent by email — please check your inbox regularly.
NTC is unable to provide status updates before the official notification date listed in your confirmation email.