NURSING EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Admission Requirements

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For students admitted to the college to take general education courses, a separate nursing application is submitted to the Division of Nursing. Those applying to the college wishing to be considered for admission to the both the college and the nursing program must meet the following criteria:

• Official high school transcript showing completion/date of graduation or GED certificate (minimum score of 50 if taken before 2002; minimum score of 500 if taken in 2002 or later).
• Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.00 point scale) or minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 point scale).
• ACT composite score of at least 20 (SAT equivalent score of 1410 if taken in March 2005 or later; 950 if taken before March 2005) is required for individuals who have graduated from high school within the past five years. Individuals who have attended college are exempt from this requirement, but the score, if available, may be beneficial in academic counseling and support.
• Course work in biology, chemistry, and algebra with a minimum grade of C in high school and/or college.
• See the Division of Nursing office for more information on specific admission criteria.