Vermont’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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- ● Open nowVermont State UniversityLPN to RN · RandolphThe Nursing A.S. is for licensed practical nurses and has a Dec 1 priority deadline (Dec 1, 2026) for fall 2027. You need a current, unencumbered PN license, A&P I and II (C+ or better, within 10 years), and Accuplacer placement unless waived by transfer credit. Current VTSU PN students instead file a Direct Progression form by Dec 15 of their PN year; seats go first to students staying at their PN site, ranked by GPA.See dates and apply →
- ● Open nowVermont State UniversityPractical nursing (LPN) · RandolphApplications are open for 2027 starts, with a Dec 1 priority deadline (Dec 1, 2026) for the class starting Aug 23, 2027; decisions for priority applicants are expected in early Feb. Accuplacer math and English placement is required by the deadline unless waived by transfer credit; no minimum scores are posted. A&P I and II, Microbiology and Human Growth & Development with C+ or better are highly recommended before entry.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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Vermont nursing school application tracker
| Status | College | Program | Location | Schedule | What we found | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Open now | Vermont State University | LPN to RN | Randolph · Statewide (multiple VTSU sites) | Nursing A.S. (second year of the 1+1 ladder), In-Person Plus, fall start; Bennington, Brattleboro, Castleton, Johnson (even years only), Lyndon, Randolph, Rutland, St. Albans, Williston; Middlebury clinical-only | The Nursing A.S. is for licensed practical nurses and has a Dec 1 priority deadline (Dec 1, 2026) for fall 2027. You need a current, unencumbered PN license, A&P I and II (C+ or better, within 10 years), and Accuplacer placement unless waived by transfer credit. Current VTSU PN students instead file a Direct Progression form by Dec 15 of their PN year; seats go first to students staying at their PN site, ranked by GPA. | Apply |
| 🟢 Open now | Vermont State University | Practical nursing (LPN) | Randolph · Statewide (multiple VTSU sites) | One year, In-Person Plus (in-person and remote); two class days and two clinical days a week. Classes at Bennington, Brattleboro, Castleton, Johnson (even years only), Lyndon, Randolph, St. Albans, Williston; clinical-only cohorts at Middlebury, Newport, White River Junction | Applications are open for 2027 starts, with a Dec 1 priority deadline (Dec 1, 2026) for the class starting Aug 23, 2027; decisions for priority applicants are expected in early Feb. Accuplacer math and English placement is required by the deadline unless waived by transfer credit; no minimum scores are posted. A&P I and II, Microbiology and Human Growth & Development with C+ or better are highly recommended before entry. | Apply |
Not listed: private and for-profit nursing schools, BSN-only university programs, and hospital diploma programs.
How Vermont 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. Vermont programs in this tracker use other tests such as the ACT or Accuplacer. 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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