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Selective Admissions

Selective Admissions

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Selective admissions describe programs in which the applicant must meet additional admissions criteria beyond general acceptance to the College and submit a separate application (portfolio) for their program of choice. Each program accepts one cohort of students per academic year.

Please click on a program to view information session dates and RVSP to attend a session for a program.

​​Program
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​Campus
​Portfolio Opens
​Final Deadline
​Decision Sent
​Program Handbook
​Program Portfolio
Nursing, Generic RN
Both​
​Jan. 5, 2026
​Feb. 27, 2026 at  5 p.m. 
​April 2, 2026
2026 Handbook
2026 Portfolio
​​Nursing, LPN- RN​
​Both​
​Jul. 7, 2025
​Sep. 12, 2026 at 5 p.m.
​October 14, 2026​
2026 Handbook
2026 Portfolio
Practical Nursing

​Both​
​Jan. 5, 2026​
​Feb. 27, 2026 at  5 p.m. 
​April 2, 2026
2026 Handbook
2026 Portfolio
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant​GC
​April 21, 2025
Jun. 18, 2025 at 5 p.m.
​July 8, 2025
​2026
 coming soon
​2026
 coming soon
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
​GC
​Jan. 5, 2026
​Feb. 27, 2026 at  5 p.m.
​April 2, 2026 
2026 Handbook
2026 Portfolio
Nuclear Medicine Assistant​
​GC
​Jan. 5, 2026
​Feb. 27, 2026 at  5 p.m.
​April 2, 2026
2026 Handbook
2026 Portfolio
Physical Therapy Assistant​
​GC
​Jan. 5, 2026
​Feb. 27, 2026 at  5 p.m.
​April 2, 2026​​
2026 Handbook
2026 Portfolio
Dental Assistant​
​CC
​Jan. 5, 2026
​April 10, 2026 at 5 p.m.
​May 1, 2026
2026 Handbook
2026 Portfolio
Radiography​

​CC
​Jan. 5, 2026
​Feb. 27, 2026 at  5 p.m.
​April 2, 2026
2026 Handbook
2026 Portfolio
Automotive Technology
(Ford ASSET)​
​GC
​​
​May 23, 2025
​June 13, 2025
​2026
 coming soon
​2026
​ coming soon
​Veterinary Technology​
​GC

​April 21, 2025
​Jun. 18, 2025 at 5 p.m.
​July 7, 2025​
​2026 coming soon​
​2026 coming soon

​​Ready to Apply

Step One: General Admissions
  • New student? Complete the general admissions application here.
    • AAS Health Science major recommended for Nursing & Health Professions programs
    • Pre-Automotive Technology recommended for the Ford ASSET (Automotive Technology) program (Gloucester Campus)
    • AA Liberal Arts major recommended for students interested in Veterinary Technology
  • Send final high school completion credentials to the Admissions office
  • Send official college transcripts to the Admissions office (if applicable)
  • Take the RCSJ Placement Test (AccuPlacer) or provide criteria for exemption
  • All applicants must demonstrate college-​level placement in reading, writing, and math before portfolio submission
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Step Two: Meet Rankings Requirements
  • Ranking requirements are unique to each program
  • Ranking criteria typically include a standardized exam, a science course, and a combination of either a math course or GPA requirement
  • Admissions ranking criteria is non-negotiable
  • All applicants must meet at least the minimum score or letter grade in each area to be considered eligible
  • Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
                    
Step Three: Assemble Portfolio and Submit​
  • Download your program's admissions packet and portfolio instructions from the program page.
  • Attend an information session for your program of choice - offered monthly through the application cycle
  • Print Portfolio and complete all required forms
  • Compile all required documentation in a large manila envelope, including additional copies of college transcripts
  • Submit to the Admissions office by the posted deadline!
                       
Selective Admissions FAQ​Terms to KnowPortfolio Submission Tips​
Transfer Equivalencies​

Have Questions?

​Make an appointment with Gloucester Selective Admissions

Contact us:

[email protected] | (856) 415-2209







Gloucester; Cumberland