- December 13, 2024
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Mobility Nursing Application Period for Fall 2025
November 9, 2024 - March 24, 2025
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Traditional Nursing Application Period for Fall 2025
November 9, 2024 - March 24, 2025
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EMT Advanced/Paramedic Application Deadline for Spring 2025
December 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024
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EMT Basic Application Deadline for Spring 2025
December 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024
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ADN-RRC Pinning Ceremony
December 13, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Eastview 8500 -
ADN HLC Pinning Ceremony
December 13, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eastview 8500 -
ADN-EVC Pinning Ceremony
December 13, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Eastview 8500 -
Alternate Entry Nursing Application Period for Fall 2025
April 23, 2024 - May 16, 2025
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RN-to-BSN Nursing Application Period for Spring 2025
May 1, 2024 - December 15, 2024
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Dental Hygiene Program Application Period
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
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Physical Therapist Assistant Application Period
September 15, 2024 - May 27, 2025
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Vocational Nursing Application Period for Fall 2025
October 2, 2024 - May 1, 2025
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RN-to-BSN Nursing Application Period for Fall 2025
November 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Allied Health Sciences
- Dental Hygiene
- EMS Professions
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Nursing – Professional
- Nursing – Vocational
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiology
- Radiology – Cardiovascular-Inverventional Radiology
- Radiology – Computed Tomography
- Radiology – Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Radiology – Mammography Technologist
- Sonography
- Surgical Technology
What is CastleBranch?
CastleBranch is an online website that stores documents required for application and participation in clinical rotations.
How do I create my CastleBranch account?
You can create your CastleBranch account by registering with your student email.
Click here for a step-by-step video guide.
How much does it cost to use CastleBranch?
- Students (and certain High Schools programs) are responsible for any fees associated with using CastleBranch.
- Please check the Health Sciences Student Resources page for the current information on prices.
How do I create my immunization account in CastleBranch?
Click here to see step-by-step instructions in Google Slides.
- Go to the CastleBranch website to create and log into your account.
- To order the immunization package, use the package code UL64im and follow the given prompts.
- Please note if you are a high school student taking the program through the Health Science Academy, please consult your Academy Staff member about what code needs to be used.
I am not ready to apply yet, can I create my CastleBranch account now and upload my immunizations early?
- Yes, we encourage you to create your account and upload your immunization documents as early as possible to avoid any delays in submitting your application.
- You can submit your immunizations to CastleBranch even if you are not ready to apply yet.
- Students should have immunizations submitted at least 2-3 weeks prior to application deadline to ensure they are complete at the time of application.
Are my immunizations in CastleBranch good for more than one program and/or one year?
- Yes, as long as your immunization account has a green check mark, your immunizations are current
- You do not need to submit immunizations again once they have been approved.
- You do not need to create a new immunization account if you are applying again or for another program.
Can I upload my own personal immunization record to CastleBranch?
- No, all of the immunizations are required to be on the one-page immunization form.
- Any information on a personal immunization record will be rejected.
How do I upload my immunizations to my CastleBranch account?
- Click here to see step-by-step instructions in Google Slides.
- If you have a question about why an immunization was not accepted, please contact Lisa Enloe, Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator, at [email protected].
I don’t have a scanner. Can I fax my information to CastleBranch?
- Documents can be faxed.
- Each requirement will have its own unique fax cover sheet that will need to be printed.
- Please attach the correct cover sheet to the one page immunization form when submitting to that requirement.
- Click here to see step-by step faxing instructions in Google Slides.
Why was one of my immunizations approved, but the others are still in process?
- CastleBranch reviews each immunization separately. So you may see that some immunizations are reviewed before others have.
- At peak application times, it may take several days to have all of the immunizations reviewed in CastleBranch.
My immunizations were rejected in CastleBranch. What do I need to do now?
- Check your messages in CastleBranch. Click here for instructions.
- The e-mail that you linked with your CastleBranch account should be monitored on a regular basis once you have submitted your immunizations.
- CastleBranch will email you if there is a problem with the information you submitted.
- The email should explain why your information was rejected.
- If you would like additional guidance, please contact Lisa Enloe, Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator, at [email protected].
ACC is closed. Who can I contact for assistance with my CastleBranch account?
- Please visit CastleBranch’s FAQ page.
- Email Lisa Enloe, Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator, at [email protected].
I already have a green check mark next to my immunizations, but they were submitted last year. Do I need to create a new immunization account in CastleBranch?
- No, you only need to create the immunization account once.
- If anything expires, you will be notified by CastleBranch.
What do I need to complete in CastleBranch in order to submit my application?
Before submitting your application, please be sure that you have:
- your immunization account approved in CastleBranch with a green check.
- your program specific requirements approved in CastleBranch with a green check. Please check your programs homepage to order this additional package code.
I have a green check mark next to my immunization account and my program specific requirements. Now what do I need to do?
- Please turn in your application at either our Eastview campus or Round Rock campus during business hours.
- Online application coming soon. Please check the Health Sciences homepage for the latest information.
I still have questions about my CastleBranch account. Who do I need to contact?
Please contact Lisa Enloe, Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator, at [email protected].
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