Thank you for your interest in Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the heart of beautiful Lancaster County. We understand that you have many educational opportunities to choose from, and believe we offer you the chance to excel in a rewarding career in healthcare, either in Nursing or one of the Allied Health fields such as Cardiovascular Invasive Specialty, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine or Surgical Technology.

Some of the characteristics that make us a good choice for your healthcare education include:

• Extremely high job placement rate for all our graduates.
• Above-average pass rate on registry/licensure exams.
• Low student-to-faculty ratio.
• Professional faculty with strong teaching abilities.
• Hands-on experience in a real-life clinical setting.
• Degree, diploma, and certificate programs. 

Use the links on the left side of this page to find information on everything in bold text.

Academic Programs
We offer a variety of different academic programs for prospective students of the College, any one of which will lead you to a rewarding career in healthcare. Our programs are introduced on our Academics page and described in detail on the individual program pages. Our programs include Cardiovascular Invasive Specialty, Clinical Laboratory Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Technician, General Education, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing, Paramedic, Radiography, and Surgical Technology.

Admissions
Admission to the College is open to students with the interest, desire and ability to pursue a healthcare program. The College seeks individuals who demonstrate qualities of scholarship, motivation and commitment to academic and personal growth. Admission is competitive with specific academic standards for each program of study. For more information, visit our Admissions page, which includes complete details on the Admission Requirements and Application Procedure that you will follow to join the College as a full-time or part-time student.

Course Schedules
Many of our students are non-traditional students who work full-time or part-time.  The College understands the importance of scheduling classes at appropriate times to meet the needs of all our students.  Current course schedules are available on the Registrar's Office web page.

Visiting the College
The College is located at 410 N. Lime St, Lancaster, PA, a city of 56,348 situated in the heart of Lancaster County. You can find out more about the college, including information on our facilities, history, accreditation, and educational philosophy, on our About the College page. Should you choose to visit the College, we host a regular series of Open Houses for prospective students in Nursing or the Allied Health fields. Please use our Event Registration Form to join us for a tour the College and meet the faculty and administration.

Financial Considerations
We strive to provide you as much information as possible about the financial aspects of attending the College. Our Tuition and Fees page lists current costs for enrolling and taking courses at the College. Our Financial Aid page provides up-to-date information about the process of acquiring financial aid to help you with your studies. Our Scholarships page gives you information that can help you determine whether or not you are eligible for a scholarship to cover all or part of the cost of your education.

College Life
Our students come from diverse backgrounds and are united by the desire to pursue a career in healthcare. See our Student Life page for more information about activities available to students at Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences, including Athletics programs in soccer and distance running. Visit the College Store Online (link under the Student Life page) for t-shirts, golf shirts, caps, notebooks and other items featuring the College logo. For the complete schedule of upcoming college events, visit our College Event Calendar (click any date on the calendar on the left of this page), or see our Academic Calendar (link under the Academics page) for important dates such as beginning and ending dates for upcoming semesters. Take a quick look at our Library and Online Services, which are both extensive and impressive.  Finally, our Student Services pages offers you a feeling for the services we provide our students once they are on campus, including Health & Counseling, Learning Resources, Information Systems, and more.  

Updated 10/15/07