Admissions

Admission for Regular Students

Students who are high school graduates or who have earned a General Education Development Certificate (GED), or high school non-graduates age 17 and over may be granted regular admission into the College. This does not include automatic admission into college-level English and math courses or admission into a particular program due to enrollment limits, academic requirements, or selective admissions. To allow CNCC to set students up for success, all students are subject to mandatory assessment and placement policies. These assessments allow CNCC to gage the student’s current ability levels and accurately place them in the correct classes

Please note that Aviation Technology, Guaranteed Admissions into Dental Hygiene, Dental Hygiene, Guaranteed Admissions into Nursing, Nursing, and the Seasonal Park Ranger Academy Law Enforcement Academy programs have additional application requirements and deadlines for admission. Please review the Supplemental Application Requirements section.

Admission for High School Students

High school students may be admitted to CNCC through the Concurrent Enrollment (CE) program. In this program governed by State Legislation, students enrolled in these courses can earn college credit as well as high school credit. Students can significantly reduce their college expenses, increase the likelihood that they will complete a college degree or certificate, and earn marketable workforce skills by successfully completing concurrent enrollment courses.

Students enrolled in grades 9-12 can take CE courses, as allowed by individual high school policies.

In order to register for CE courses, students must complete the following steps:

Step 1: Complete online application for admission on the CNCC Website.

Step 2: Meet with the high school counselor and CNCC CE Coordinator to determine what enrollment options are available, how to fit college courses into the student’s high school academic plan, and whether they meet the entry requirements for the planned courses.

Step 3: In lieu of the Accuplacer, the CNCC Concurrent Enrollment Department will use one or more of the following measures to determine placement.

1. Math classes up to MAT 1340: College Algebra and MAT 1260: Intro to Statistics.
   1. An unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 and higher or a B or higher in Algebra ll, Geometry or Pre-Calculus.
   2. Completion of CNCC’s Math Placement Assessment. To schedule a testing date and time, please contact the Gateway Center Coordinators on either campus.
      1. Rangely Campus: Contact Carrie Olsen by email at carrie.olsen@cncc.edu, or by phone call at 970-675-3345.
      2. Craig Campus: Contact Annette Burrow by email at annette.burrow@cncc.edu, or by phone call at 970-824-0831.
2. English 1021: English Composition I and other composition-related classes such as Psychology, Humanities, History, etc.
   1. An unweighted cumulative GPA or 3.0 and higher or a B or higher in junior-year level English.
   2. Completion of CNCC’s online Guided Self-Assessment.

Step 4: Complete the CE College Registration Form. This form is available from your high school counselor and should be returned to your high school counselor during the specified enrollment period each semester.

For more information about CNCC’s Concurrent Enrollment program, please contact the Director of Secondary Partnerships, Nicholas Cocozzella by email at nicholas.cocozzella@cncc.edu, or by phone call at 970-824-083.

Students under the age of 17 who are taking classes other than through the CE Program must be granted an Age Waiver approved by the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs or by the President of the college before classes begin. Age Waiver forms may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office by emailing admisions@cncc.edu or other contact information on CNCC’s Admissions Webpage.

Admission for Transfer Students

Transfer students seeking admission to CNCC are to follow the procedures outlined under Admissions Procedures with the following exceptions:

• Students who have completed 12 hours of college-level work are not required to submit high school transcripts.
• College transcripts will be evaluated prior to registration to ascertain acceptable credits that will apply to the student’s program of study. Courses for which the student has earned a grade of “D”, “F” or “U” will not be accepted for credit.
• Students with a GPA below 1.5 may be admitted on academic probation.

In determining academic standing while attending CNCC, the GPA of a transfer student is computed on the basis of credits attempted at CNCC only and will not include credits and grade points earned at other colleges.

Transfer of credit for vocational courses is determined by the program director of the occupational program in which the student is seeking a degree.

Homeland Security/ICE

Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) follows a specific protocol for when the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents visit campus to inquire about specific students. The following are the initial points of contact that agents should be directed to upon their arrival to campus.

• Rangely Campus
  • Official Contact: Grace Stewart, Registrar. Office Location - Johnson Bldg. Contact information: grace.stewart@cncc.edu or (970) 675-3218
  • If Grace is unavailable:
    • Angie Miller, Chief Human Resources Officer. Office Location - McLaughlin Bldg. Contact Information: angela.miller@cncc.edu or (970) 675-3235, OR
    • Lindsay Blankenship, Assistant Director or Human Resources. Office Location - McLaughlin Bldg. Contact Information: lindsay.blankenship@cncc.edu or (970) 675-3219.
• Craig Campus
  • Official Contact: Carol Sharp, Registration Technician. Office Location - Administration Bldg. Contact Information: carol.sharp@cncc.edu or (970) 824-1111.
  • If Carol is unavailable:
    • Nicholas “Nick” Cocozzella, Chief Operative Officer Craig Campus/Director of Secondary Partnerships. Office Location - Administration Bldg. Contact Information: nicholas.cocozzella@cncc.edu or (970) 824-0832, OR
    • Amanda Ott, Dean of Academics (Craig Campus). Office Location - Administration Bldg. Contact Information: amanda.ott@cncc.edu or (970) 824-1120.

Admission for International Students

Applicants who are residents of another country are admitted to Colorado Northwestern Community College after the Admissions and Recruiting and Registrar’s Offices have received and approved the following:

• General Application for Admission.
• Supplemental International Student Application.
• High School Transcripts, translated to English (see Admissions Procedure for details).
• College Transcripts, translated to English (see Admissions Procedure for details).
• Certificate of Health (see Admission Procedure for details).
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or successful completion of an English as a Second Language program and a recommendation from an English Instructor. NOTE: This test is not required of students from countries where English is the native language. Students with TOEFL scores below 57 (Internet-based test) or below 500 on the paper/pencil exam may be denied admission.
• Certified financial statement outlining resources available and assuring support while the student is in the United States.
• Deposit of $500.00 prior to issuance of an I-20. The I-20 will be forwarded after the student is accepted and the $500.00 deposit is received.
• PLEASE NOTE: “The Internal Revenue Service of the United States Government defines income for international students as any scholarship or grant received in excess of Tuition, Books and Fees charged by your institution. You are required by law to file US Taxes for every year in attendance at College in the United States. Presently, taxes on scholarship/grant income in excess of Tuition, Books and Fees is 14%, but is subject to change due to IRS regulation.”

Visit CNCC’s International Admissions Webpage for more information.

Application Procedure for Degree-Seeking Students or Students Enrolling Full-Time

Applicants for a degree or certificate are required to submit the following to the Admissions and Recruiting and Registrar’s Offices.

1. Application for Undergraduate Admission: An Application for Admission may be completed online on CNCC’s Website.
2. High School Transcripts: Final high school transcripts are recommended of all applicants who have or will graduate from high school within the last five years. Applicants who have not graduated from high school are required to submit the results of the GED examination. Transcripts can be sent by email to admissions@cncc.edu.
3. College Transcripts: Applicants who have attended college elsewhere must submit a transcript of all college work from each college attended. College transcripts are to be sent directly by the issuing institution to the Registrar’s Office. Transcripts can be sent by mail to CNCC, Admissions, 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely, CO 81648, or emailed to admissions@cncc.edu.
   1. Transcripts carried by the applicant must be in a sealed, stamped envelope from the issuing institution to be considered official.
4. Multiple Measure Assessment: ACT, SAT, or ACCUPLACER examinations are not required for admission to CNCC, but may be used for determining placement in Math and English classes. CNCC can also use self-placement assessments, it’s proctored math assessment, high school GPA, and previous college classes for placement purposes. Students who have taken any of the exams above within the last five years are encouraged to submit scores to the Admissions and Recruiting and Registrar’s Offices.
5. Certificate of Health: Students entering Colorado Northwestern Community College for the first time and participating in varsity athletics and/or the Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy are required to present a certificate of good health by a family physician. In addition, students entering the Aviation Technology program are required to obtain a physical from an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved physician.
6. Immunization Records: The State of Colorado requires Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) to collect the vaccination information for students attending classes at CNCC. All students, regardless of housing situation, are required to submit proof of or exemption for the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) 1 and 2 vaccines. Students living at the Rangely Campus in Housing must also submit proof of or exemption for the Meningococcal vaccine that is valid (valid is considered having been received less than 5 years ago). All immunization records must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by email at admissions@cncc.edu or faxed to 1-970-675-3343. If students have seen a Colorado provider or received immunizations in the State of Colorado and their immunization records have not been submitted, CNCC will utilize the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS) to retrieve these records as available.
   
   ​A Nonmedical Exemption process for MMR vaccines will include one of two options that will expire on June 30^th of each year:
   • Option #1: A “Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption” can be downloaded from CDPHE’s Vaccine Exemption page. The document can be completed by the parent or student (18 years of age or older) and signed by a Colorado immunizing health care provider. This signed document is then submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
   • Option #2:The Online Immunization Education Module, accessed on the Vaccine Exemption page, is to be reviewed. When the viewing is completed the parent (or student 18 years of age or older) will enter into a fillable document which, when printed, will produce a Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption. The Certificate will populate the name, date and time that this process was completed and will not require a signature from an immunizing health care provider. This Certificate will be submitted to the Registrar’s Office and, like option #1 will meet the exemption requirement.
   • To obtain a meningitis waiver, please contact the Registrar’s Office by email at admissions@cncc.edu or by phone call at 1-800-562-1105.

In the event of an outbreak, these individuals will be denied access to the campus and can be quarantined. Students who are not vaccinated must review the information on meningococcal disease and sign a statement that they have decided not to obtain a vaccination against meningococcal disease. Students living in the residence halls must comply with this policy prior to occupancy. Failure to comply with this policy will result in withholding registration after the first semester of attendance until acceptable proof is obtained. Dental Hygiene and Nursing students must meet additional immunization requirements. Contact the appropriate program for further information.

CNCC Immunization Requirement Process

CNCC puts forth reasonable effort to comply with all Colorado Department of Public Health regulations to mitigate the risk of MMR and Meningitis outbreaks among its students. Below defines the risk levels of exposure, criteria to place students in that risk level category and the results or actions CNCC will take with students who are non-compliant.

*Other campuses include only high school locations and any distance/virtual/online campuses. Student services staff are responsible for all processes required for implementation of the process.

In accordance with Board Policy BP 4-10, the College reserves the right to review and revoke the enrollment of any individual whose personal history and background indicates that their presence at the college would endanger the health, safety, welfare, or property of the college community or interfere with the orderly and effective performance of the college’s functions; and/or any individual who has misrepresented their credentials or background.

Students who have a break in enrollment of three or more semesters will be required to complete a new application for admission. Additionally students will be subject to the graduation requirements outlined in the College Catalog at the time of re-admittance.

Mandatory Assessment

Students enrolling for the first time at CNCC and seeking a degree or certificate are required by the Colorado Community College System to complete one or more assessments of their readiness for college-level coursework. Results of the assessment are used in developing a plan for academic success at the College and for initial course selection.

The following students are exempt from the requirement of assessment:

• Students who have earned a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree.
• Students who have successfully completed basic skills instruction in mathematics, writing, or reading are exempt from the requirement for assessment in that subject area only.
• Students who have successfully completed a college-level course in English are exempt from the requirement for assessment in English and reading. Students who have successfully completed a college-level course in mathematics may be exempt from the requirement for assessment in mathematics. Contact the Registrar’s Office for clarification.
• Students who have taken the ACT and/or SAT tests within the five years prior to enrollment are exempt from assessment in that subject area only if their scores show college-readiness.
• Students who have scored at least a 165 on the GED, signifying readiness to enter credit-bearing college courses.
• Students who have taken the ACCUPLACER college placement exams within five years prior to enrollment are exempt from assessment in that subject area only.
• Students who have taken other standardized placement exams please consult the Advising Office by emailing advising@cncc.edu.
• High school graduates who have completed Algebra II, Geometry, or Pre-Calculus in high school within 18 months prior to enrollment with at least a B grade in that class and have a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA are exempt from assessment in math.
• High school graduates who have completed a Junior year English Class in high school within two years prior to enrollment with at least a B grade in that class and have a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA are exempt from assessment in English.
• Students who are enrolled in a certificate program that does not require college-level English or math courses, though testing may still be recommended.
• Students who have completed the guided self-assessment during the application process and met the required placement indicators after evaluation by CNCC staff.

Non high-school graduates who are seeking to enroll in a Guaranteed Transfer or generally transferable course must meet one of following testing requirements or prerequisites required for that subject area in addition to any course specific prerequisites:

CNCC PLACEMENT CUT SCORES

Students may appeal their course placement by following the Academic Appeal Process.

Placement

If a student’s performance on a college placement exam indicates that the student needs basic skills instruction in reading, English and/or mathematics, the student is strongly encouraged to enroll in appropriate basic skills courses. Students should discuss placement scores and appropriate college-level preparation courses with the Advising Office; student can email the office at advising@cncc.edu.

CNCC offers the following basic skills courses in English, mathematics, and reading:

• ENG 0090 Reading & Composition Lecture
• MAT 0250 Quantitative Literacy
• MAT 0300 Algebraic Literacy

Basic skills courses and/or guided experiences are also offered online through the Colorado Community College Online Consortium and at these other Colorado colleges:

Adams State College
Aims Community College
Arapahoe Community College
Colorado Mesa University (Mesa State)
Colorado Mountain College
Community College of Aurora
Community College of Denver
Front Range Community College
Lamar Community College
Morgan Community College
Northeastern Junior College
Otero College
Pikes Peak Community College
Pueblo Community College
Red Rocks Community College
Trinidad State College

Basic skills courses are designed to help students develop the skills to be successful in college-level courses. HOWEVER, they do not count toward graduation and they will not transfer to a four-year institution.

Supplemental Application Requirements

Admission to the Aviation Technology Program

In addition to the steps outlined under Admissions Procedures, students wishing to reserve a position in the Aviation Program should submit a $500.00 deposit to the CNCC Cashier for a Flight Account by June of the calendar year they intend to enroll in the program. If your plans change and you do not wish to attend CNCC, this deposit is refundable until August 1. After August 1, $350.00 of the deposit is refundable. After the start of classes, the deposit is no longer refundable.

Prior to the start of fall semester, all flight students will need to submit a copy of their birth certificate.

Additionally, all flight students are to have in their personal possession a Medical Certificate/Student Pilot Certificate. This is accomplished by scheduling a physical exam, which must be performed by an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-designated Aviation Medical Examiner. There are three classes of medical certificates: first, second, and third. A third class certificate will qualify flight students for all flight training, and it is the minimum level of flight certificate. It is recommended, however, that flight students receive at least a second class certificate, as this is the minimum level needed to fly for hire. The first class is the level required to fly for the airlines, and it is advised that students receive this level of certificate to avoid surprises later. After you receive your Medical Certificate/Student Pilot Certificate, keep it in your personal possession, just like your Driver’s License. DO NOT mail it to CNCC. If help is needed finding a qualified doctor to give these medical exams, a searchable list, by state and city, is also available on the Federal Aviation Administration’s Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Webpage.

Additional Aviation Program Information

Required Equipment for Aviation Technology Program

*Students will be charged a $3,100 pass through fee to purchase the required equipment for the program.

• iPad.
• Noise cancelling pilot headphones.
• Compliance with the Aviation Safety Procedures and Practices Handbook.

Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program

The Dental Hygiene Program at CNCC is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), CODA’s address is 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago Illinois, 60611. CODA can be contacted by phone at 1 (800) 621-8099 or (312) 440-4653, or on the CODA Website.

CNCC has two pathways by which students are accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program:

• Guaranteed Admission Program (GA): Students must take all science courses at a CNCC campus and may transfer in up to 9 credits of general education coursework if on the one year guaranteed admission plan and up to 15 credits of general education coursework if on the two year guaranteed admission plan. More information about the GA pathway can be found on the Dental Hyiene’s GA Webpage.The application deadline for the GA pathway is March 15th.
• Competitive Entry Process (CE): Students who complete their course work at another college are ranked based on three criteria: course work (completion, grades, minimum GPA), dental experience, and references. The application deadline for the CE pathway is February 1st.

Competitive Entry

Application to CNCC is the initial step for entrance into the Dental Hygiene Program. Dental Hygiene currently admits 24 students per year and receives more applicants than can be accepted. Applications must be received in the Dental Hygiene office by February 1st, and an on-campus visit is encouraged as part of the application process. A complete application includes all materials listed under the Admissions Procedures. The following are requirements for application and are used in the evaluation process:

• General Application for Admission to CNCC.
• Letter of Self-Recommendation.
• Reference Form (references must be made on the CNCC Reference Form).
• Official Transcripts of all colleges attended sent to the Registrar’s Office (exception: CNCC students may submit unofficial transcripts to the Dental Hygiene program). Transcripts can be emailed to admissions@cncc.edu or faxed to 1-970-675-3343.

Failure to submit all required materials by the deadline will negate the application process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that all materials have been forwarded to the Dental Hygiene program.

Prerequisites to be considered for the Dental Hygiene Program

1. Applicants must earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 and grades of “C” or better on all prerequisite courses and general education courses that apply to the Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Science degree (it is not a requirement that prerequisite and general education courses be taken at CNCC). The science courses must be completed within seven years of admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. The following courses must be in progress as of February 1st and completed prior to June 1st :
   1. BIO 1010 - Biology Foundations  OR BIO 1111 - General College Biology I with Lab *
   2. BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab  AND BIO 2102 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab  
   3. BIO 2104 - Microbiology  
   4. CHE 1009 - General, Organic and Biochemistry  OR CHE 1012 - Introduction to Chemistry II with Lab  
   5. ENG 1021 - English Composition I  

*NOTE, beginning with CNCC’s College Catalog 2025-2026 for admissions into the 2026 Dental Hygiene cohort, all applicants must also complete BIO 1010  OR BIO 1111 . The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) program curricula will be updated for the 2026-2027 catalog with this change, however, CNCC is working on alignment for admissions criteria with included proper prerequisites in the 2025-2026 catalog.

The following courses are not required to be completed prior to admittance to the Dental Hygiene program, but are considered in the application process:

1. COM 1150 - Public Speaking  
2. HWE 1050 - Human Nutrition  
3. PSY 1001 - General Psychology I  
4. SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology I  

If selected, conditional applicants must submit final official transcripts for all required courses to the Registrar’s Office by June 1st.

NOTE, the course numbers listed above are course numbers at CNCC. For equivalent courses at other colleges/universities, or if you have questions concerning any of the above requirements, contact the Admissions and Recruiting or Advising Offices. More information about transfer equivalencies can be found on the CNCC’s Dental Hygiene Transfer Equivalencies Webpage. Complete application instructions and all application materials can be found online on CNCC’s Dental Hygiene Admission Webpage.

Criminal Background Check

NOTE, all students must submit to a criminal background check prior to full admission into the Dental Hygiene program. The background check is conducted at the student’s expense. Failure to meet criteria for a background check will prevent admission into the program.

Disclaimer: When applying for dental hygiene licensure through the Colorado Board of Dental Examiners, questions concerning felony history, excessive use of controlled substances and alcohol along with any physical or mental conditions that may affect the ability to practice dental hygiene is questioned. CNCC assumes no responsibility for denial of licensure by the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners.

Additional Dental Hygiene Program Information

• Compliance with the CNCC DH Program Manual.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification completed by first semester of Dental Hygiene Program.

Students are required to purchase the following (*All dollar amounts are approximate and before tax.):

• Instrument Kit - $3,700.00
• Uniforms - $300.00
• Licensure Exams Fees - $2,150.00
• Loupes (not required) - $1,400.00
• Laptop (suggested) - $500.00

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene (BAS-DH)

Application to the CNCC BAS-DH is the initial step for entrance into the BAS-DH program. This program is 100% online, broken up into 8 week accelerated classes, and can be completed from anywhere. The BAS-DH program currently admits 15-20 students per year and receives more applicants than can be accepted. Applications and all other materials must be received by the BAS-DH program by August 1st. A complete application includes all of the following items:

• General Application for Admission to CNCC.
• Official Transcripts of all colleges attended sent to the Registrar’s Office, especially from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene Program (exception: former graduated CNCC students do not need to submit official transcripts for their CNCC coursework).

The BAS-DH program will bring in a maximum of 91 credits to go towards the 120 credits required to be issued a bachelor’s degree. Should a student come from a program other than CNCC and has less than a 91 credit AAS DH degree and/or does not have additional credit that can be used, students will be expected to complete additional general education requirements to meet the 91 credit requirement prior to the BAS-DH credits. A total of 29 credits of upper level (3000 and 4000) courses are required to complete the BAS-DH.

Failure to submit all required materials by the deadline will negate the application process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that all materials have been forwarded to the BAS-DH Program.

Admission to the Nursing Program

The Nursing program is designed to prepare CNCC graduates for employment as registered nurses. The beginning professional nurse will have developed entry-level skills for employment in hospitals and other health care settings. Clinical nursing courses include supervised patient care experiences at a variety of health care agencies. More information about the program can be found online at the Nursing Program Webpage. If you have questions about the program, contact the Nursing Program Coordinator by calling 970-824-1104 or email heidi.reiman@cncc.edu. Interested students are strongly encouraged to set up an appointment for individualized advising and program planning.

The Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). ACEN’s address is 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, Georgia 30326. ACEN can be contacted by phone at 404-975-5000. More information can be found on the ACEN Website.

The Nursing program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing (CSBON) located at 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202. CSBON’s phone number is 303-894-2430. More information can be found on the CSBON Website.

The Nursing program is also approved by the State Board of Colorado Community College Occupational and Education Programs.

Upon successful completion of program requirements, the graduate is eligible to take the National Council of Licensure Examination - Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). More information about the exam can be found on the NCLEX-RN Webpage.

Admission requirements are briefly noted below. More detailed information and pertinent dates can be found on the Nursing Program Webpage.

Enrollment in the Nursing program is limited to 28 students per admission cycle. The Nursing program admits students once per year in the fall semester.

CNCC has two pathways by which students are accepted into the Nursing Program:

• Guaranteed Admission Program (GA): Students submit a letter of intent by August 1st prior to completing the required pre-requisite courses specified in the GA at CNCC in addition to completing the TEAS exam. There is a one-year and two-year pathway to complete nursing pre-requisites prior to entry into the nursing program. More detailed information can be found online on the Nursing Program’s GA Webpage.
• Competitive Entry (CE): Students complete the five required pre-requisites and are evaluated based on specific criteria described below. Students with the highest point values are accepted into the nursing program.

Competitive Entry

Application to CNCC is the initial step for entrance into the Nursing Program. Competitive Entry scoring criteria include:

• Completion of at least 12 credits of the prerequisite courses with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8 or higher.
• Prerequisite coursework completed at CNCC.
• Previous college degree.
• Admission Test Score on the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).

Required Prerequisite Courses

• ENG 1021 - English Composition I  
• PSY 2440 - Human Growth & Development  
• BIO 1010 - Biology Foundations  OR BIO 1111 - General College Biology I with Lab *
• BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab  AND BIO 2102 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab  
• BIO 2104 - Microbiology  

Required Non-Nursing Courses Before OR During the Nursing Program

• BIO 2116 - Human Pathophysiology  (Must be completed prior to NUR 2006 .)
• Nutrition (Must be completed prior to NUR 1006 .)
  • HPR 1010  (1 credit meets AAS-N requirements, but not for a Bachelors of Science in Nursing.)
  • HWE 1050  (3 credits are transferrable to a Bachelors of Science in Nursing.)
• MAT 1120 - Math for Clinical Calculations  (Must be completed prior to NUR 1006 .)
• Arts or Humanities Elective (3 credits) - Choose ONE of the following; AH1: ART 1110 , ART 1111 , ART 1112 , ART 1113 ; MUS 1020 , MUS 1021 , MUS 1022 ; THE 1005 , THE 2011, THE 2012; AH2: HUM 1015 , HUM 1021 , HUM 1022 , HUM 1023 ; LIT 1015 , LIT 2001 , LIT 2002 , LIT 2005 , LIT 2011 , LIT 2012 , LIT 2021 , LIT 2022, LIT 2025 ; AH3: PHI 1011 , PHI 1012 , PHI 1013 , PHI 1014 , PHI 2014 , PHI 2018 ; AH4: FRE 2011 /GER 2011/ITA 2011/JPN 2011/RUS 2011/SPA 2011 , SPA 2012 ; SS3: ANT 1001 , ANT 1003 , ANT 2015; JOU 1005 , JOU 1006 ; PSY 1001 , PSY 1002 , PSY 2105 , PSY 2107 , PSY 2201, PSY 2222 , PSY 2441 , PSY 2552 ; SOC 1001 , SOC 2005 , SOC 2007 , SOC 2008, SOC 2015 , SOC 2016 , SOC 2031 , SOC 2037 .

*It is recommended that science courses be completed within seven years of admission to the Nursing program.

*NOTE, beginning with CNCC’s College Catalog 2025-2026 for admissions into the 2026 Nursing cohort, all applicants must also complete BIO 1010  OR BIO 1111 . The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) program curricula will be updated for the 2026-2027 catalog with this change, however, CNCC is working on alignment for admissions criteria with included proper prerequisites in the 2025-2026 catalog.

Additional points can be earned for completion of a medical terminology course (HPR 1039 ), pathophysiology (BIO 2116 ), and nurse aide course. Scores are computed on a score sheet and the top 28 scores are conditionally accepted to the Nursing program each fall with final approval based on a background check, drug screening, and immunizations.

For more information about Admissions and ATI TEAS testing, contact the Nursing Program Coordinator by phone call at 970-824-1104 or by email at heidi.reiman@cncc.edu.

Additional Nursing Program Information

• Complete Personal Information Sheet.
• Background check and drug screen completed following conditional acceptance.

Nurse Aide Certification

The Nursing Program at CNCC also offers a nurse aide course that prepares students for the certification exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This 4 credit hour course also requires students to enroll in the 1 credit hour clinical component that requires students to participate in 24 hours of clinical preparation.

For more information please visit the Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) Webpage. You may also schedule an advising meeting with the Nursing Program Coordinator; meetings can be scheduled by phone call at 970-824-1104 or by email at heidi.reiman@cncc.edu.

Additional Nurse Aide Program Information

• Complete a CPR class. It must an American Heart Association Basic Life support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider course.
• Attend a course orientation session to be announced typically 1-2 weeks prior to the start of class.
• Additional Requirements: The following are required for participation in clinical, certification, and future employment:
  • Criminal Background Check: The State of Colorado requires that everyone who wants to be a nurse aide must have a criminal background check (CBC). Please review the list of Disqualifying Offenses.
  • Proof of Immunizations: These can be obtained from your private health care provider or your local public health office. Contact Northwest Colorado Health for an appointment to get immunizations as needed by calling 970-824-8233 or reviewing Northwest Colorado Health Website.
    • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): You must have proof of immunity, vaccination (2 doses);
    • Tetanus 9TD or Tetanus-Diphtheria): You must have a vaccination within the past 10 years;
    • Tuberculosis (TB): A two-step TB screening will be completed/documented prior to clinical/client contact;
    • Hepatitis B: This is highly recommended for health care workers and is a series of 3 shots;
    • Meningococcal: You must have proof of a valid vaccine or waiver thereof. Waivers can be obtained by contacting the Registrar’s Office by phone at 1-800-562-1105 or by email at admissions@cncc.edu.
    • Other vaccination required by clinical sites.
• Dress Code: The student will be required to wear scrubs, appropriate footwear, a watch with a second hand, and a CNCC student name tag at all times while in a clinical facility. No jewelry will be permitted other than a wedding band. Long nails, excessive make-up, or perfume are not permitted.

Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program

The Radiologic Technology program is structured to prepare graduates to enter the workforce in the profession of Radiography. In the program, students will complete both didactic and internship-based education in order to gain the necessary knowledge needed to be successful in Medical Imaging. For more information about the Radiologic Technology program, go to https://www.cncc.edu/degrees/cte/rad-tech/index. If you have additional questions call 970-824-0828 or email jade.bruchez@cncc.edu.

The Radiologic Technology program is approved by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education and accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists recognizes the HLC as an approved accreditation agency. Therefore, CNCC’s Radiologic Technology program is considered a recognized educational program by the ARRT and students who graduate from CNCC will be eligible to take their national registry through the ARRT. Students will also be eligible to take state registries.

Admission requirements are briefly noted below. For more detailed information, visit the website https://www.cncc.edu/degrees/cte/rad-tech/index. The Radiologic Technology program will accept 14-16 students per year depending on internship availability. Students will apply and be accepted during the Spring semesters. The program will start for new students every Fall semester.

Students will be eligible to begin the program under the following conditions:

• Completion or on track to completion of prerequisites prior to beginning the program in the fall semester
• Prerequisites GPA of 2.8 or higher

If a student is accepted but fails to complete all prerequisites before the beginning of the program in the fall semester, acceptance can and will be retracted.

Prerequisites courses for the Radiologic Technology program include:

• BIO 1010 - Biology Foundations  (2 credits)
• BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab  
• ENG 1021 - English Composition I  
• HPR 1039 - Medical Terminology  (2 credits)
• MAT 1140 - Career Math  or Higher
• PSY 2440 - Human Growth & Development  
• RTE 1001 - Introduction to Radiography  

During the application process, students will be required to submit two letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose. Students are not required to job shadow, however, doing so can boost the chances of acceptance. Students who have taken additional college courses that have relevance to radiologic technology will also boost their chances of acceptance. Relevance to radiologic technology is at the discretion of the program director.

Accepted students will need to complete health screenings, drug screening, and background checks as part of preparation for the program. Accepted students will be guided through this process during a mandatory summer orientation meeting.

Admission to Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy

CNCC is one of six Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academies (PRLEA) in the nation that offers Seasonal Park Ranger training approved by the National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). CNCC teaches two academies per year, one beginning in August and the second beginning in January. Space is limited to 24 students per academy.

In addition to completing the application for general admission to CNCC, academy applicants must complete a separate application process. The academy application process cannot be completed online. Please contact the PRLEA Coordinator, Kathy Kottenstette by email at kathy.kottenstette@cncc.edu or by phone at 970-675-3337 for an application packet. Recruits are accepted on a conditional basis pending successful background check and drug test. Federal law requires students to be 21 years of age to be hired as a law enforcement officer. More information about the PRLEA program can be found on the PRLEA Webpage.

The PRLEA separate application includes the following pieces of information to be filled out by the prospective student:

• Personal statement.
• Physical by licensed MD.
• Copy of Driver’s License.
• If a veteran: copy of DD214.
• Brief employment history & experience.
• Notarized Record Release form.
• Notarized Open Record form.
• Memorandum of Understanding for application and PRLEA Trainee Standards Handbook.
• $600.00 deposit required.
  • Refundable within 30 days prior to start of program as long as the student has not ordered uniforms and the background check has not been completed.

Additional Seasonal Park Ranger Academy Program Information

• Successful completion of course requires passing multiple written exams and multiple practical exercises.
• Compliance with PRLEA Trainee Standards Handbook.

Additional Admission Requirements for Other Programs

Additional Early Childhood Program Information

• Background check during/prior to taking ECE 1011 , ECE 1045 , and ECE 1031 .

Additional Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Information

• Aviation Maintenance Technology Fee: $800.00 per year added in the fall semester.
• Purchase of tools by the spring semester of the first year, as follows:
  • Screwdrivers:
    • #1 Tip Straight Blade
    • #2 Tip Straight Blade
    • #1 Tip Phillips
    • #2 Tip Phillips
      • Optional:
        • Offset Ratcheting Screwdriver with Changeable Tip
        • Ratcheting, Reversible Screwdriver
  • o Wrenches:
    • Combination wrenches set (open end-bow end) (8): 3/8” to 7/8”
    • Ignition Wrench Set: 1/4” through 7/16”
  • o Socket Wrenches:
    • 1/4” Drive - 1/4” through 1/2”
    • 1/4” Drive Ratchet
    • 1/4” Drive Extension: 6”
    • 3/8” Drive Sockets - 3/8” through 7/8”
    • 3/8” Drive Deep Well Spark-Plug Socket 7/8”
    • 3/8” Drive Ratchet
    • 3/8” Drive Extensions: 3” and 6”
      • Optional:
        • Full Set of Six-Point Sockets
        • Full Set of Twelve-Point Sockets
        • Full Set of Six-Point Deep-Well Sockets
        • 3/8” Breaker Bar
  • Pliers:
    • Slip Joint Pliers
    • Interlocking-Joint Pliers (Plumbers Pliers)
    • Duckbill Pliers
    • Needle-Nose Pliers
      • Optional:
        • Safety-Wire Pliers (6” or 9”)
  • Cutters:
    • Diagonal Cutters (Dikes)
      • Optional:
        • Aviation Snips (Left, Right, & Straight)
  • Scribes:
    • Straight Scribe
    • 90° Tip Scribe
  • Punches:
    • Center Punch
    • Pin Punches: 1/16”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”
      • Optional:
        • Brass Punch - 3/8”
  • Hammers:
    • 12 Ounce Ball Peen Hammer
    • 12 Ounce Plastic-Tip Mallet
  • o Files:
    • Single-Cut Flat File
    • Double-Cut Flat File
    • Hald-Round File
  • o Saws:
    • 12” Hacksaw
  • o Inspection:
    • Flashligth and Batteries
    • Inspection Mirror
    • Magnifying Glass (4x to 10x)
    • Safety Glasses
• Hour Attendance Requirement
  • General - 400 Hours
  • Airframe - 750 Hours
  • Powerplant - 750 Hours

Additional Cosmetology Program Information

The following kit is a requirement for the Cosmetology Program that students need to purchase after they enter the program. *All dollar amounts are approximate and before taxes.

• Cosmetology Kit $1,660.00

Additional Information to Review for Programs with Specific Requirements

The programs listed above may have additional requirements necessary to obtain the industry/regulatory certificate as found on the following websites, and students are encouraged to review those requirements prior to enrollment to ensure they understand the expectations of their certification and/or license.

Aviation Maintenance Technology and Aviation Technology - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Cosmetology - Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Nurse Aide Training Program - Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Seasonal Park Ranger Academy - National Park Service