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How to Enroll in Nursing Assistant Course

New Student Steps

  1. Apply to the Nursing Assistant Program
    Complete the Mid-State Technical College application. Select Nursing Assistant as your program choice and pick the semester you wish to begin. Still accepting applications for Fall 2025, but due to limited capacity in each class, not all sections offered will be available to enroll in.
  2. Obtain a copy of your high school transcript with a posted cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. -OR-
    Obtain copy of your ACT scores if the assessment was taken within the last 5 years. -OR-
    Complete the TABE Assessment for math, reading, and language. -OR-
    Complete a full Accuplacer Assessment.

    *Some students may be required to work with staff in our Academic Learning Center or through their high school if minimum score requirements are not met.

  3. Once you have submitted your application AND have copies of your high school transcript or test scores, schedule to attend a Nursing Assistant New Student Advising and Orientation Session selecting from dates below.
    (NOTE: Course offerings and availability for Fall 2025 are now limited to Wisconsin Rapids, Adams, and Marshfield. Furthermore, because enrollment is limited to 10 students per course, registration is not a guarantee.)

    Nursing Assistant New Student Orientation Dates
    (NOTE: The later option for each campus may need to be cancelled as classes fill. Students scheduled for orientations after all classes are at capacity will be notified via the email address posted on the application to the program.)

    2025 
    5/7 - Wisconsin Rapids Campus
    5/15 - Adams Campus
    6/3 - Wisconsin Rapids Campus
    6/10 - Adams Campus

    Not able to find a date that works for you?
    Please reach out to our Admissions Specialist, Leah Van Ert (715.422.5424)

Have additional questions? Reach out to one of our Academic Advisors:

Shawn ZeeShawn Zee, Academic Advisor (Adams, Marshfield, or Wisconsin Rapids)
715.422.5653
Contact Shawn Zee

Yer LeeYer Lee, Academic Advisor (Stevens Point)
715.342.3127
Contact Yer Lee