Nursing Admissions

Biology - Applicants must have completed a COLLEGE LEVEL biology/lab course with a grade of "C" or better prior to applying to the Nursing program.

• Completing BIO 110 or another acceptable biology course with a grade of "C" or better. Students should verify if a course is acceptable with the Advising and Registration offices.
• AP Biology/lab course with a grade of "C" or better AND a score of 3 or higher on the College Board exam
• CCAC Biology Waiver Exam - minimum score of 70

Chemistry - Applicants must have completed a chemistry/lab course with a grade of "C" or better prior to applying to the Nursing program.

• High school chemistry courses may only be used in the absence of a college-level chemistry course.
• If the student has completed a college-level chemistry course at any time after high school, the college-level chemistry grade will be used for review. IF this grade is below a "C", the student must repeat the course PRIOR to applying to the Nursing program.

English/Reading - Applicants must be eligible to register for English 101 by the application deadline in order to be considered for admission.

Eligibility may be established by any one of the following:

• Having earned a "C" or better in a college-level English course at CCAC or another accredited college or university
• SAT/ACT* reading scores of 510/21, respectively, AND having achieved the requisite score on CCAC's writing placement test
• Having completed all prescribed developmental English and reading coursework with a grade of "C" or better. This includes ESL reading, writing and grammar.
• Satisfactory CLEP* exam score

*Please note that SAT/ACT and CLEP exam scores must be submitted to the college prior to the application deadline in order to be used in the Nursing program evaluation process.

Mathematics - Applicants must be eligible to register for MAT 108–Intermediate Algebra or MAT 106–Mathematics for Health Science in order to be considered for admission.

Eligibility may be established by any one of the following:

• Having completed an approved 3- or 4-credit college-level math course.
• SAT/ACT mathematics scores of 550/21, respectively
• Having completed all prescribed developmental mathematics coursework with a grade of "C" or better
• Satisfactory CLEP exam score

LPN-RN Transition - In addition to the aforementioned prerequisites, LPN-RN Transition applicants must ALSO have successfully completed:

• BIO 161–Anatomy & Physiology 1
• Mathematics elective (3–4 credits)
• PSY 101–Introduction to Psychology

A cumulative CCAC GPA of 2.8 or higher

OR

Applies to any student who has earned 12 or more CCAC college-level credits at the time of application.

A cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher

OR

Applies to any student who has not earned 12 or more CCAC credits but has earned 12 or more college-level credits at other postsecondary institutions. In this case, a composite GPA will be calculated, representing all institutions attended.

A cumulative (nonweighted) high school GPA of 3.0 or higher

Applies to any student who meets all other criteria but has earned less than 12 college-level credits at a two- or four-year postsecondary institution(s).

Students must have earned a "C" grade or better in all prerequisite coursework.

If a prerequisite course is not successfully completed with a grade of "C" or better by the third attempt, the student will not be considered for admission. Attempts include withdrawals and incompletes at all institutions attended.

Students must have earned a "C" grade or better in all relevant science coursework.

If a science course is not successfully completed with a grade of "C" or better by the third attempt, the student will not be considered for admission. Attempts include withdrawals and incompletes at all institutions attended.

If taken prior to application, Anatomy & Physiology 1, Anatomy & Physiology 2 and Microbiology MUST also have been completed with a "C" grade or better.

Please note: LPN-RN Transition candidates MUST complete Anatomy & Physiology 1 prior to application.

If a science course is not successfully completed with a grade of "C" or better by the third attempt, the student will not be considered for admission. Attempts include withdrawals and incompletes at all institutions attended.

All students applying for entry into NUR 110/120 must pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with an Adjusted Individual Total Score of 58.7%.

All LPN-RN candidates applying for entry into NUR 130/140 must pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with an Adjusted Individual Total Score of 58.7%.

Students register for the exam through www.atitesting.com.

Have you taken the TEAS exam?

If taken outside of CCAC, have you ordered a transcript to be sent to CCAC?

Thoroughly read the information on the CCAC website

Are you clear on the admission criteria and selection process?

If no, please seek assistance:

• Advising
• Attend a required Nursing Admissions Information Session (see website)

Completed, signed and dated Nursing Program Application

• Is your personal information completed and correct?
• Is your student ID# correct?  You are encouraged to use your CCAC email address on the application.
• Did you disclose ALL schools attended during and after high school including dual enrollment courses?
• Did you select the correct program (NUR 110/120 vs. NUR 130/140LPN-RN Transition) and the corresponding campus options?
• Did you rank your campus choices in order using numbers?

Please verify that your current address and contact number is updated in the CCAC system!!

Update your address via one of the following methods:

CCAC E Central Services

OR

Visit one of our campus or center locations. In person changes require photo ID.

Signed and dated Behavioral Standards Guidelines Form

This is a part of the application

Have you submitted your official high school/GED transcripts?

*Required for ALL applicants

• Have you verified that your high school transcript has your graduation date?
• If using high school chemistry, have you verified that the course is present on the transcript and sufficiently satisfies all criteria for use (i.e. lab component, grade of C or better, 1 year in length)?

Final Official High School transcripts should be emailed electronically to admissions@ccac.edu.

Have you submitted official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended? This includes dual/concurrent enrollment coursework.

Official Post-Secondary Transcripts should be electronically sent to transcripts@ccac.edu.

Have you submitted your official LPN transcript (If applicable)

Have you submitted a copy of your LPN license? (If applicable)

The License needs to be current (no expiration date)  and signed by the student.

Have you submitted course descriptions for:

• High school chemistry? (If applicable)
• Other college courses (If applicable)
  • *course descriptions are required on an individual basis and are not required unless you have specifically been asked to provide them.