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Admissions Policy

The school’s admissions committee considers each application individually. If you are a recent high school graduate, the committee’s decision will be influenced by recommendations from your high school principal, guidance counselor, teachers or other responsible citizens who are not relatives. If you are upgrading or changing careers, recommendations from your employer, community leaders, co-workers or other individuals who can assess your abilities will help you gain admission.

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS®) exam is an admissions requirement for acceptance into the A.A.S. Nursing program. The minimum acceptable score on the TEAS test is equivalent to the current national average score. To qualify for an admission interview, potential students must provide proof of a successful TEAS test.

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The School of Nursing does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual preference, marital status or handicapping condition.

All documents, transcripts and TEAS results must be received by March 15th each year to be considered for a September admission date.

Requirements

Freshman classes begin in the Fall.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to qualify for admission.

Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the high school equivalency examination.

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Complete the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) examination. Test registration, payment & test date scheduling can be done at http://www.atitesting.com/. 

Applicants should demonstrate strength in mathematics and science.

High School Students

  • Deadline to complete online application and ATI TEAS test is March 15, 2025
  • Pre-admission requirements: Algebra, Chemistry w/lab component, and Biology, all with at least a 75 (C) final grade
  • Interviews will not be scheduled until after an ATI TEAS score of 64.9% or above is provided
  • Students can be accepted pending completion of high school . Transcripts must be received by June 30, 2025
  • College credits for non-nursing degree courses will be reviewed for transfer (Eng. Comp; Intro to Soc.; Intro to Psych; A&P I & II; Micro) with official transcript and a passing grade of C or better from an accredited school.

Adult Students

  • Deadline to complete online application and ATI TEAS test is March 15, 2025
  • Pre-admission requirements: Algebra, and Chemistry w/lab component all with at least a 75 (C) final grade
  • Interviews will not be scheduled until after an ATI TEAS score of 64.9% or above is provided
  • Students can be accepted pending completion of pre-admission coursework . Transcripts must be received by May 31, 2025
  • College credits for non-nursing degree courses will be reviewed for transfer (Eng. Comp; Intro to Soc.; Intro to Psych; A&P I & II; Micro) with official transcript and a passing grade of C or better from an accredited school.
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Transfer students must meet admission requirements to qualify for acceptance. If you are seeking to transfer into the School of Nursing, you must submit a transcript from each educational institution you have attended since high school along with a letter from the director of each school. To receive transfer credit for a course, your grade must be a “C” or better.