Your Interview
Preparing for Your Interview
Congratulations on making it to the next step in the admissions process! By now you should have received an electronic confirmation of your interview day and time – should you have any questions or need to change your appointment, please contact us and your Admissions Counselor will be happy to assist you.
Please carefully review the information below to get a sense of what to expect on the day, tips on how to prepare, as well as some additional resources. We look forward to getting to know you better at the interview!
Your WesternU Support Team
About the Interview & Interviewers
You can expect to be interviewed by a faculty and/or administrators. The interview will serve as an opportunity for you to demonstrate qualities that could not be fully assessed by your application alone. The interviewers wish to learn more about you and to determine your compatibility with our program.
During the 25-30 minute interview your interviewers will ask a series of general and behavioral-based questions (which require you to draw from personal experience to formulate your answers).
Proper identification of individuals allows WesternU to provide a safe and secure campus environment. In addition, the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Public Law 110-315, requires that University confirm that a person enrolling in the University is the person who is completing the enrollment form, and that the student taking an examination is the student who participates in, completes, and receives credit for the course.
It is the policy of Western University of Health Sciences that applicants to the University are required to provide a government issued ID when checking in for an Admissions interview. Applicants who are unable to provide an acceptable form of identification may reschedule their interview if space is available. For more information on acceptable forms of identification, read the University’s Identity Verification policy.
- Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare for your time with us:
- Review the Interview Orientation Booklet.
- Make sure your best business professional attire is ready to wear
- Review the program pages.
- Have a few questions ready for the interviewers in case they ask
- Have a pen and notepad in case you need to take notes
- Get a good nights’ sleep so your body and mind are refreshed
- Review websites: American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and Nurse.com to familiarize yourself with current trends in nursing and the professional role of a nurse.
- Want to learn more about our Pomona campus? Check out our Virtual Tour.
Welcome to the College of Graduate Nursing Virtual Simulation Tour. During the virtual tour you will be introduced to the Simulation Center leader and staff, view demonstrations of nursing skills, and observe a simulation and debrief session. We use our Simulation Center to build both skills and confidence and provide students with hands on experience in preparation for clinical opportunities. We hope this video provides some insight into the world of a student nurse.
Use this link to view the Simulation Center Virtual Tour video.
Financial Aid On-Demand Webinar
The Office of Financial Aid has designed an online presentation specifically for WesternU interviewees. The following presentation is a good first-step in addressing your financial aid questions at WesternU.
If you have any questions please contact us at:
800-346-1610
finaid@westernu.edu