Licensed Vocational Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing (LVN to ADN)
About the Program
HCC launches new nursing program to offer LVNs pathway to earn degrees
Houston Community College is launching its new LVN to ADN program at HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences.
The program will begin accepting applications for its inaugural Fall 2025 cohort from May 19 to June 19, 2025.
The program is open to licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) who wish to earn their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and take the licensure exam to become registered nurses (RNs). This full-time program is just three semesters, with the first cohort to graduate in August 2026.
The program is pending approval from the Texas Board of Nursing.
AWARD TYPES: Associate of Applied Science
AREA OF STUDY: Health Sciences
Degrees and Certificates
Learn more about the Degrees and Certificates offered by this program by visiting the HCC Catalog.
Program Information
Program Requirements
Academic Requirements:
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 (Overall & Prerequisites)
Prerequisite Courses (within the last 5 years):
- Anatomy and Physiology I & II (BIOL 2301/2101 + BIOL 2302/2102)
- Microbiology (BIOL 2320/2120)
- College Algebra (MATH 1314)
- Composition I (ENGL 1301)
Recommended Courses:
- PSYC 2301 or 2314
- PHIL 2306
- SPCH 1311
Estimated Program Cost
LVN to ADN Program Proposed Fees Fall 2025 Launch
(Pending TBON Approval)
In-District
| Item | Pre- Requisite |
Semester 1 (9 hours) |
Semester 2 (8 hours) |
Semester 3 (9 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | N/A | $766.50 | $682.00 | $766.50 |
| Complio | N/A | $32.00 | $ - | $ - |
| Textbooks | N/A | $983.33 | $983.33 | $983.33 |
| Supplies/Lab Kit/Uniforms | N/A | $330.00 | $ - | $ - |
| Graduation | N/A | $ - | $ - | $200.00 |
| Licensure Application Fee | N/A | $ - | $ - | $75.00 |
| Juriprudence Exam | N/A | $ - | $ - | $25.00 |
| NCLEX Exam | N/A | $ - | $ - | $200.00 |
| Total | N/A | $2,111.83 | $1,665.33 | $2,249.83 |
Cumulative Projected Total: $6,026.99
Out-of-District
| Item | Pre- Requisite |
Semester 1 (9 hours) |
Semester 2 (8 hours) |
Semester 3 (9 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | N/A | $1,630.50 | $1,450.00 | $1,630.50 |
| Complio | N/A | $32.00 | $ - | $ - |
| Textbooks | N/A | $983.33 | $983.33 | $983.33 |
| Supplies/Lab Kit/Uniforms | N/A | $330.00 | $ - | $ - |
| Graduation | N/A | $ - | $ - | $200.00 |
| Licensure Application Fee | N/A | $ - | $ - | $75.00 |
| Juriprudence Exam | N/A | $ - | $ - | $25.00 |
| NCLEX Exam | N/A | $ - | $ - | $200.00 |
| Total | N/A | $2,975.83 | $2,433.33 | $3,113.83 |
Cumulative Projected Total: $8,522.99
Out-of-State
| Item | Pre- Requisite |
Semester 1 (9 hours) |
Semester 2 (8 hours) |
Semester 3 (9 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | N/A | $2,049.00 | $1,822.00 | $2,049.00 |
| Complio | N/A | $32.00 | $ - | $ - |
| Textbooks | N/A | $983.33 | $983.33 | $983.33 |
| Supplies/Lab Kit/Uniforms | N/A | $330.00 | $ - | $ - |
| Graduation | N/A | $ - | $ - | $200.00 |
| Licensure Application Fee | N/A | $ - | $ - | $75.00 |
| Juriprudence Exam | N/A | $ - | $ - | $25.00 |
| NCLEX Exam | N/A | $ - | $ - | $200.00 |
| Total | N/A | $3,394.33 | $2,805.33 | $3,532.83 |
Cumulative Projected Total: $9,731.99
Ready to apply? OK, let's start!
Applications for this program are accepted during the window listed in the Admissions Guide, and application evaluations will begin once the window closes. All admissions communications will be sent to your personal and HCC email, so please check them regularly.
1. Complete an information session
Learn more about the LVN to ADN Program by completing an online information session.
The information session is a mandatory requirement of the admission process.
2. Review the Admissions Guide
Please review the Admissions Guide below:
3. Are you a current/former HCC student?
If you are currently/formerly a registered HCC student with a valid student ID number and preferred email address, please proceed to step 4.
If you do not yet have an HCC student ID number, please apply for HCC at applytexas.org
4. Apply to the program
View and fill out the important documents below:
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