Admission to the nursing programs is selective due to space limitations, enrollment limitations imposed by regulatory bodies, and program prerequisite. Please refer to Nursing Program web page for descriptions of the nursing programs and specific admission prerequisites.

Admission Requirements

Selective Admisson application packets will be accepted from candidates who provide a complete packet of documentation. Admission prerequisite courses must also be completed before a student can apply to the Nursing Program.

2011-2012 admission requirements for both the full- and part-time options of the Nursing Laddered program are as follows:

1. Documentation of a composite ACT score of 19 or higher or the equivalent SAT score, or COMPASS reading score of 78 or higher, (waived for applicants who provide official documentation of a degree from an accredited college).
2. Grade point average of 2.5 or higher at each institution.*
3. Prerequisite courses with grade of “B-” (2.67) or higher:
   • Chemistry 100 or equivalent, or higher level chemistry course
   • Mathematics 101 or equivalent, or higher, or COMPASS algebra score of 40 or higher
4. Prerequisite college courses with grades of “B-” (2.67) or higher:
   • Biology 201 or equivalent, and completed within six years prior to admittance to the program
   • Biology 202 or equivalent, and completed within six years prior to admittance to the program

* Students with a grade point average of less than 2.5 in any college may request an exemption from the Director of Nursing.

Admission Requirements

Selective Admission application packets will be accepted for the Advanced Placement option on April 1 for the following academic year (for example, April 1, 2011 a student can apply for the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 classes).

Applications will be accepted from candidates who provide a complete packet of documentation showing the following:

1. Official college transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, showing a GPA of 2.0 or higher at each institution.
2. Successful completion of the following courses with a “C” (2.0) or higher:
   • Communication 101 or 111, or equivalent
   • English 151, or equivalent
   • Psychology 201, or equivalent
   • Psychology 220, or equivalent
3. Successful completion of the following courses with a “B-” (2.67) or higher:
   • Chemistry 100, or equivalent, or higher level chemistry course
   • Mathematics 101, or higher, or equivalent, or COMPASS algebra score of 40 or higher
   • Biology 201, or equivalent
   • Biology 202, or equivalent
4. Submission of current Michigan licensure as an LPN

Applicants who have a complete packet and documentation of the above requirements will be admitted to the program by their date of packet completion.