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APPLYING TO SINTE GLESKA UNIVERSITY LPN PROGRAM
Deadline for the Licensed Practical Nursing Program is February 1st of each year.
Eligibility Requirements:

ACT with a score of 18 or higher taken within the last 5 years or “Accuplacer Test” offered at the SGU Science Center. Contact to set up an appointment to take the “Accuplacer Test” if needed.
Completion of all General and Nursing prerequisites as indicated on the status sheet. Nursing classes must be completed with a “B” (80% or above).
Cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale.
Maintain a current Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) license.

For questions related to eligibility of courses transferring from another university, contact Cheryl Medearis, Academic Vice President (605-856-8117).
Application Requirements:

Application Form: In order to apply to SGU LPN Program, you must submit the application form and supporting documents. These include:
  1. a)  Personal essay
  2. b)  Immunization Record- Must be up to date. (Covid vaccine is recommended but not
    required.)
  3. c)  Physician statement of physical and emotional ability to perform required nursing
    tasks. Must have been seen within the last year.
  4. d)  References (3) These should be work or educational references. No family or friends.
  5. e)  Official High school and College Transcripts must be submitted to SGU Registrar’s
    Office by February 1 of each year.
  6. f)  Applications that are not complete will not be considered.
TEAS Test: After the completed application and supporting documents are submitted, they will be reviewed. When eligibility is determined, the student will be notified to come to the nursing office and check out a TEAS study manual, as well as setting up a study session appointment with a nursing tutor. This is mandatory. Once you have completed your study sessions, the tutor will schedule a time for you to take the computerized TEAS exam at the SGU Nursing Department. You must pass the TEAS exam with at least a 60% total score. (Students that need to repeat the TEAS must do so at their own expense.) The TEAS must be taken before March 1.


Revised 7/19/2023
Your contact person will be Marissa Bordeaux at 605-856-8284 or
Marissa.bordeaux@sintegleska.edu
  1. Interview: After the application form, supporting documents, transcripts, and TEAS test are complete, you will be notified and scheduled for a department interview.
  2. Letter of notification: Following your interview, you will receive a notification letter indicating whether you have been accepted. It is imperative that you keep an up-to-date e-mail and phone number. Check your e-mail once a day. This is our primary form of communication.
After Acceptance in the Program:
  1. You will do a criminal background check prior to the beginning of clinicals.
  2. Full immunizations must be completed by August 1. (Several of the immunizations are
    given in a series and require time between doses. Plan appropriately. You will not be
    able to start clinicals if you are not fully vaccinated.)
  3. Maintain a current CNA license.
  4. Maintain a 3.0 (80%) in every LPN or supporting class.
Revised 7/19/2023

Application to Nursing Program

Immunization Form

Physical Form

Work or Educational reference

Physician Statement

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Mailing Address: Po Box 105/Mission, SD/57555
​Shipping Address: 101 Antelope Lake Circle/Mission,SD/57555
​605-856-8100

Accreditation and Sinte Gleska University – A Short History
Sinte Gleska University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC – formerly the North Central Association) since 1983. Because SGU is accredited, colleges and universities across the United States will review courses that students take at SGU and will consider them for transfer.
For more information, and to see the most recent correspondence from HLC to SGU, click on the HLC logo


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  • TIPI
  • Quick Links
  • News
  • Governance
    • South Dakota Social Studies Standards Response
  • Discover SGU
    • SGU Cares Act/Corona Info
    • Professional Licensure Disclosures:
    • Student Complaints
    • Contact
    • Map
    • President Bordeaux
    • Administration
    • Board of Regents
    • Board Minutes
    • Job Opportunities
    • Northern Plains Indian Art Market
    • Documents of Note
    • HLC Resource Room >
      • HLC/SGU FILE ACCESS
  • Student Life
    • Facts and Figures
    • Online Learning Support
    • New Student Info/Registration
    • Research Review Board >
      • Vertebrate Animal Research/Programs
    • 2023 Graduation Ceremony
    • 2023 Graduate Photos
    • Student Association
    • Literacy Center
    • Disability Services
    • Counseling Services
    • Child Care
    • Transportation
    • Security
    • Bookstore
    • Library
    • Web Mail
    • What You Can Do At SGU
    • Poll
    • Student Opportunities
    • After Graduation
  • Departments
    • Academics >
      • Arts & Sciences
      • Business
      • Education
      • Assessment of Student Learning
      • GP Art Institute
      • Human Services
      • Institute of Technologies
      • Nursing
      • Lakota Studies >
        • Lakota Studies Programs
        • Lakota Studies Faculty and Staff >
          • Staff Bios
      • Adult Basic Education
    • Registrar >
      • Registrar Office Information
      • Catalog
      • Academic Calendar & Class Schedule
      • Financial Aid
      • Student Billing
      • Admissions App
      • Student Handbook
      • Work Study Program
      • Jenzabar Log In
      • Transcripts
      • Student Netprice Calculator
      • Student Right To Know
      • President's List
    • Technology >
      • MIS Department Info
    • Media
    • SGU JICS
    • SGU Publishing >
      • Order
      • Songs & Dances Music
  • Staff
  • Giving
    • Ways To Give
    • Make A Difference
    • Alumni
    • Alumni Survey
    • Our Donors
    • STC Blog
    • Lakota Word Of The Week
    • Meet Some Students >
      • Rain Spotted Calf
      • Oskate Win One Star
      • Raven Whiting
      • Brandi Bettlyoun
      • Douglas Yellow Boy