Program Schedules

(Click links below for program specific schedules)

School of Nursing

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

School of Health Sciences

Medical Lab Science
Radiography

Welcome to Allen College!

Mandatory New Student Orientation is on Friday, May 23, 2025.

We are excited to have you join the Allen College family. Orientation is an exciting and important, one-day event that is required for all incoming students. Orientation is designed to welcome you to campus and familiarize you with your program.  It is an opportunity to meet your faculty, make new friends and discover the supportive community that is Allen!

Orientation Deadlines and Requirements

  • Thursday, May 1, 2025: Deadline to RSVP and confirm Orientation attendance.
    • Confirm attendance by email admissions@allencollege.edu or phone (319) 226-2014. Failure to confirm may result in withdrawal from your program. 
    • Orientation is held on campus unless preapproved by your program director.
  • Thursday, May 15, 2025: Deadline for all Orientation requirements. Check Document Tracking in your student portal, MyPulse to track new requirements. Follow links for detailed instructions.
    • Access your Allen College email account and check often; Refer to separate communication regarding email set up. 
    • Electronically sign and return the Adobe Sign documents sent to your Allen College email.
    • Submit Student ID Photo.
    • Complete CliftonStrengths (access code sent to Allen College email).
      • You can use your CliftonStrengths in all aspects of life: academically and personally! We will use this report during your orientation and into your education journey with Allen College.
    • Complete UPH Training Station modules in Cornerstone.
    • Complete Blackboard training.
    • Bring government issued ID to orientation (state license or passport).
    • If not already completed, submit a copy of CNA certification or equivalent (BSN only) to admissions@allencollege.edu.

Checklist items can be tracked through MyPulse. Materials previously submitted do not have to be resent.

Failure to submit all requisite forms by Wednesday, May 21, 2025, will result in a HOLD. A hold stops access to grades, transcripts, Blackboard and registration. Class attendance is also restricted.

Important Information

Allen Contacts

If you have having issues with any of the post-admission requirements, please contact the following for assistance.

Allen College Contacts

Blackboard access
Erin Flage
(319) 226-2085
erin.flage@allencollege.edu

Allen College email
David Wu
(319) 226-2054
david.wu@allencollege.edu

Financial Aid, billing and scholarship information
(319) 226-2003
financialaid@allencollege.edu

Training Station Cornerstone
Michelle Schellhorn
(319) 226-2517
michelle.schellhorn@allencollege.edu

MyPulse, transcripts and student ID  
Admissions 
(319) 226-2014
admissions@allencollege.edu

Program post-admission required materials and Exxat  
Academic Departments
(319) 226-2517
academics@allencollege.edu

Undergraduate Nursing Registration and Schedule 
Academic Registration Center (ARC)
ARC@allencollege.edu

Graduate Nursing Registration and Schedule 
Masters Academic Registration Center (MARC)
MARC@allencollege.edu

Academic support, student success and engagement
(319) 226-2007
studentsuccess@allencollege.edu

Free counseling services from Allen Counseling Center
Allen Hospital
(319) 226-3550

Official Transcripts

Admission criteria must be maintained. The best way to ensure a smooth transition to Allen College is to send an updated transcript at the end of each semester. 

Official transcripts must come directly to Allen College from the granting institution where credit was received. Electronic transcripts are preferred and can be emailed to admissions@allencollege.edu.

Mailing address:

Allen College
Admissions
1825 Logan Avenue 

Waterloo, IA 50703

The deadline for submitting final official transcripts is Friday, May 23, 2025.

Allen College ID

Allen College student IDs are required for designated building access and clinical site identification. Student IDs will be dispersed at orientation. 

It is essential that photos are submitted as soon as possible following the steps below:

  • Photos must be taken against a light-colored, flat and neutral background and must not cut off any part of the head or face.
  • Do not use filters commonly used on social media. No filters or retouching tools may be used.
  • Tank tops, spaghetti straps or front-revealing tops will not be accepted.
  • Remove glasses to eliminate lens glare.
  • Remove all facial piercings.
  • Have someone else take your photo. No selfies.
  • Email the photo to admissions@allencollege.edu. In the message, please include your name (if you have a nickname or preferred name, please indicate in this email), program and start term.

Photos not meeting the above standards will be rejected.

Textbooks

Allen College students may purchase textbooks using online resources, including Amazon.

Please verify the ISBN number and the required edition before purchase. For questions regarding the book lists, contact your program director.