Rhode Island’s public college nursing programs only take applications at set times, and every college runs on its own calendar. Miss a window and you could wait months. We track every LPN and RN program so you don’t have to.
Last checked Nov 7, 2026 · Confirm dates with the college before applying.
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- ● Dates postedCommunity College of Rhode IslandRegistered nursing (ADN) · WarwickFall-entry applications are accepted Feb 1 – March 31, so the next window should be Feb 1 – March 31, 2027; spring entry is Aug 1 – Sept 30. HESI A2 required: 80% in Reading and Math, 75% in Vocabulary and Grammar, with a 2.7 GPA. Applicants are ranked by a PBHS points system and campus seats go by points and space.See dates and apply →
- ● Dates postedCommunity College of Rhode IslandLPN to RN · WarwickFall-entry applications are accepted April 1 – May 31, so the next window should be April 1 – May 31, 2027; spring entry is Sept 1 – Oct 31. HESI LPN-to-RN exam score of 850 or better and a 2.7 GPA are required. Applicants are ranked on a 200-point system (GPA, HESI, science and gen-ed grades).See dates and apply →
- ● Dates postedCommunity College of Rhode IslandPractical nursing (LPN) · WarwickApplications for fall 2027 are accepted May 1 – May 31, 2027. HESI A2 score of at least 70% on each section is required. Applicants are ranked on a 132-point system (GPA, English grade, HESI scores, CNA certification).See dates and apply →
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From the dean’s desk
Nursing is a very difficult but rewarding career. Most people start and end their lives under a nurse’s care. Best of luck to you as you start your journey to one of the world’s most honorable and needed careers.
— Lester Burkes, Dean of Trades, Transportation & Apprenticeship
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Rhode Island nursing school application tracker
| Status | College | Program | Location | Schedule | What we found | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔵 Dates posted | Community College of Rhode Island | Registered nursing (ADN) | Warwick · Rhode Island | Day (Providence, Warwick, Newport) or evening/weekend (Lincoln, Warwick) | Fall-entry applications are accepted Feb 1 – March 31, so the next window should be Feb 1 – March 31, 2027; spring entry is Aug 1 – Sept 30. HESI A2 required: 80% in Reading and Math, 75% in Vocabulary and Grammar, with a 2.7 GPA. Applicants are ranked by a PBHS points system and campus seats go by points and space. | Apply |
| 🔵 Dates posted | Community College of Rhode Island | LPN to RN | Warwick · Rhode Island | Evening/weekend (Knight Campus) | Fall-entry applications are accepted April 1 – May 31, so the next window should be April 1 – May 31, 2027; spring entry is Sept 1 – Oct 31. HESI LPN-to-RN exam score of 850 or better and a 2.7 GPA are required. Applicants are ranked on a 200-point system (GPA, HESI, science and gen-ed grades). | Apply |
| 🔵 Dates posted | Community College of Rhode Island | Practical nursing (LPN) | Warwick · Rhode Island | Day, once a year (fall start) | Applications for fall 2027 are accepted May 1 – May 31, 2027. HESI A2 score of at least 70% on each section is required. Applicants are ranked on a 132-point system (GPA, English grade, HESI scores, CNA certification). | Apply |
| 🟠 Confirming | Community College of Rhode Island | Practical nursing (LPN) – CNA-to-LPN Bridge | Warwick · Rhode Island | Day (fall start) | For students who earned CNA certification through CCRI since 2021. The page still shows last cycle: apply May 1–31 with the Intent to Bridge form due May 31, 2026 for fall 2026. HESI A2 of at least 70% on each section and a 2.0 GPA; ranked on the same 132-point system as PN. | Apply |
Not listed: private and for-profit nursing schools, BSN-only university programs, and hospital diploma programs.
How Rhode Island nursing admissions work
- Selection varies by college. Many programs rank applicants by points (prerequisite grades, entrance test scores, healthcare experience). Others admit first-come or from a waitlist. Each card says what the college lists.
- Entrance tests vary. Rhode Island programs in this tracker use the HESI A2. Check each card above.
- Prerequisites must be done (or nearly done) by the deadline. Many colleges also want official transcripts by a set date.
- Some colleges post the same deadline every year without a year. We show the date as the college lists it. Confirm with the college before you plan around it.
- Apply to more than one. Because the windows fall at different times, you can apply to several colleges in the same year.
Tips while you wait for a window to open
- Finish anatomy and physiology, microbiology and English early. They’re the most common prerequisites.
- If your programs use the TEAS, take a practice test now so you have time to retake it before the deadline.
- Get your CNA or another healthcare job. It’s experience, and some programs award points for it.
- Attend an info session. Some colleges give points for it, and you’ll learn exactly how they rank applicants.
We built this tracker from each college’s official nursing pages. If you work at one of these colleges and see something out of date, let us know and we’ll fix it.
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