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LPN Program Application Process

CABOCES LPN Program Application Process

We anticipate opening the application process for the 2026-2027 Full-Time Program in Olean on January 20th, 2026.

The Process

The following steps need be completed as part of the application process.

  1. Apply online at the link below or submit your completed paper application to Adult Education, c/o CABOCES, 1825 Windfall Road, Olean, NY 14760.  Contact us at (716) 376-8264 or email us at adulted@caboces.orgcreate new email to provide us with your mailing address and we will mail you a paper application; you may also stop by the Olean Center at 1825 Windfall Road.
    Please note: you will need to provide contact information for two references when you apply, and at least one of them has to be a professional reference (Employer, Teacher, Counselor, etc.).
  2. Take and pass the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) test in March (dates TBD); it will cost you $100 to take the test at our Olean Center.  The link to sign up for the TEAS test at our Olean Center will be provided by email to confirmed applicants.
    Note: if you are not able to make any of the test dates we list, you can sign up for a remote proctor for the test, but you will pay more than $100 and must take the test at one of our CTE Centers (Olean, Belmont, or Ellicottville).  We can ensure you have a quiet space to take the test on a day that works for you, but you have to take the test somewhere we can verify your identity.  Please contact us to make these arrangements!
    See the FAQ section below for resources for preparing for the TEAS.
  3. On the day you take the TEAS, regardless of the results, you will have a meet-and-greet with a member of the Adult Ed Staff.  At this meet-and-greet, students who pass will be given instructions on filling out the FAFSA and will be given the instructions to complete and submit a Program Success Plan; we reserve the right to ask questions about any information provided to us by your references.
    Students who do not pass the TEAS will discuss options moving forward.  Please do not give up!  We have had many students succeed in the program who had to take the test twice!
  4. Complete and submit a Program Success Plan electronically (printed submissions will not be accepted).

Next Steps

Once accepted into the program, students must complete the following steps to secure their spot.

  1. Apply for financial aid
  2. Submit a physical exam with required immunization records (the form will be provided to applicants after they have been accepted).
  3. Obtain/Prove certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid (we will offer both of these courses in August 2026 for incoming students).
  4. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting are required of all students.  For more information, please click here: Background Clearances Instructions for Studentsopens WORD file (do not start this process until you receive your acceptance letter).

Timeline

Here are some important dates in the application process:

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026:  Applications open
Friday, March 6th, 2026: Applications close
Saturday, March 28th, 2026: Last scheduled TEAS test date.
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026: Program Success Plan due electronically (printed submissions will not be accepted).
Thursday, April 30th, 2026: All applicants will know their status (accepted, wait-listed, declined).
Monday, June 15th, 2026: “Next Steps” are completed (note: for the BLS and First Aid, you must be signed up for our August training by this date if you are not able to provide us with documentation or take it elsewhere before this date).
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026: Anyone on the Waitlist will be contacted if there is an opening and will be provided with due dates for the “Next Steps.”
Friday, August 14th, 2026: Rosters for the program will be finalized; any drops after this date will not be filled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to take the TEAS exam?

Yes, all applicants must take a pre-entrance exam to be considered for acceptance (New York State requirement). If you have already taken the TEAS exam within the past 12 months, we require an official transcript of the results sent directly from ATI. Request transcripts from ATI by calling 1-800-667-7531opens phone dialer. Please note that we may not take the results of any TEAS exam taken after 3/28/25 if the TEAS was not taken at our facility.

What is on the TEAS exam?

The TEAS exam consists of four sections:

    • Reading: paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and inferences/conclusions.
    • Math: whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions, decimals, algebraic equations, percentages, and ratio/proportion.
    • Science: science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, basic physical principles, and general science.
    • English and Language Usage: punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, and spelling.

How can I best prepare for taking the TEAS?

Visit www.atitesting.com. ATI offers review products: a study manual and an online assessment. The following are also helpful links:

Can I use a calculator on the TEAS?

Since the TEAS is online, the website provides a calculator to use.

How long will it take for me to get my TEAS scores?

Your results will be available online immediately after finishing the exam; whoever proctors your test will review these with you at the end of your test.  A formal report will need to be sent to us afterwards.

What is considered a passing score on the TEAS?

We look for a combined overall score of 55 on the TEAS exam to be considered for the program, or both a 50+ on the Math and a 60+ on the Reading.

Do I have to take the TEAS test at your facility?

Yes.  There has been a high level of fraud committed nationally with nursing entrance exams, and this is the best way to ensure that our applicants are the ones taking the test.  NOTE: If you took the TEAS test at another facility within the past 12 months, please share with us your score report, and we will contact the institution to verify; if you took it at home with an online proctor, we will not accept that test.

When can I take the TEAS test at your facility?

We offer the test at both our Olean Center (dates listed above).  Students should arrive no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled start and should plan for 4 hours for the test.

STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER MORE THAN 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE! NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  “NO CALL, NO SHOWS” WILL NOT BE REFUNDED BY ATI.

How do I register for the TEAS exam?
We will send each applicant the link to register once we have reviewed your application.  Students will use the ATI website to schedule and pay for the exam ($100); you may choose any date to test, but space is limited in each administration.

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