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Application Fee Waived for Specific Programs

The College is currently waiving the $60 admissions application fee for students applying to the first year of our associate degree programs in Cardiovascular Invasive Specialty, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Respiratory Care, and Surgical Technology. These fees will be waived from now until March 1, 2010.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, because spaces in these programs are limited!

Accepting Applications for the NEW Health Sciences Baccalaureate Degree

The College is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our new Health Sciences program. For more information about this exciting opportunity click here.

Accepting Applications for the NEW RN to BSN Program

The College is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for this NEW accelerated RN to BSN program. Seats are available in both morning and evening cohorts. Start dates are as follows:

Fall 2010 Day Cohort Fall 2010 Evening Cohort

Wednesdays, 9am – 1pm Mondays, 5pm – 9pm

Orientation: 8/11/2010 Orientation: 8/11/2010

Classes Start: 8/25/2010 Classes Start: 8/23/2010

Click here for more information

H1N1 Emergency Preparedness Plan

The College has put together an emergency plan in preparation for possible course disruption due to illness among students and faculty. For more information about the plan click here.

New Semester Checklist. This new tool will help all students...new, returning, clinical, and non-clinical...enter each new semester fully prepared for success and fully eligible to attend classes. View now!

Accepting Applications. We are currently accepting applications for January 2010 preclinical students as well as the clinical start of the respiratory program. We are also accepting applications for the fall of 2010 daytime and evening/weekend nursing programs. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

Upcoming Events

Please Consider a Gift to Support our Growth and Commitment to Healthcare Education

Supporting Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences by making a gift electronically is easy, safe, and quick. With our secure server, all the data, including credit card information, is safely submitted to our gift recording department for processing. Click here to show your support.

Mammography Course Offered

Lancaster General College is offering a 5 week Mammography course beginning in April, 2010. The course is offered in an accelerated format (requiring both in class and on line coursework) on Thursday evenings from 5 to 9 pm beginning on April 15, 2010 and lasting until May 13, 2010. This course is designed to provide ARRT certified radiologic technologists with the knowledge required for advance certification in mammography. For more information, including how to register for this course click here.

Lancaster General College Career Exploration Days

If you are undecided about your college major, a Career Exploration Day visit may be for you. On these days, students receive a more in-depth look and overview of each of our academic programs. Career Exploration Days run from 9:00am until 11:30am, and advance registration is required as space is limited. Our next Career Exploration day is Friday, February 5, 2010. Use our Event Registration Form to register.

Lancaster General College Open House Event

To learn more about Lancaster General College and our exciting and in-demand healthcare programs, we invite you to attend our upcoming open house program:
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6 pm- 8 pm

To reserve your space now, call the Office of Admission at 544-4912 or 1-800-622-5443, option 3

Attention Lancaster General Employees

Lancaster General College rep available each month:
LGH Employee Service Center – 1st Thursday 2:00 pm -4:30 pm
Suburban Pavilion – 2nd Wednesday 11:30 am– 1:00 pm
Every other month beginning January:
WBH 3rd Tuesday 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Burle 4th Wednesday 9:00 am – 11:00 am

College Video Presentations. For more information about the mission and advantages of Lancaster General College, view this short video. For information specific to Nursing, you might also want to view this short video. To learn more please call (717) 544-4912, option 3. (You'll need Windows Media Player or any WMV-player to see the first video.)

College Overview

Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a private college dedicated to the education of healthcare workers. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the College is located in Lancaster, PA. Admissions 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. Academic Programs include Cardiovascular Invasive Specialty, Clinical Laboratory Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Technician, General Education, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing, Paramedic, Radiography, Respiratory Care, and Surgical Technology.