Monroe College - Admission Requirements

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I. ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Applicants are selected on the basis of their qualifications without regard to age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed or national origin. Qualified applicants with disability are admitted in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American Disabilities Act of 1990. If you believe you need accommodation contact the Disability Officer before proceeding with admission testing.

The application deadline for Fall acceptance is June 15^th. The Winter acceptance deadline is November 6^th .

Official transcripts of all secondary and post secondary education are required.

Following completion of the Monroe College admissions process, and receipt of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts, you can apply to the Monroe College Nursing Program, PN or RN, at which time you will be scheduled to take the Entrance Exam ATI: Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) for a fee. You must receive an overall score of 70%; no subset lower than 45%. Information from the entrance exam, interview, transcripts and admission process guides admission decisions.

Each application is evaluated by the department chairperson or the selected designee.

An interview is part of the admission procedure.

A non-refundable application fee is due at time of application completion.

Records will not be considered until all admission requirements are completed.

Once the interview has been scheduled you must provide two (2) professional &/or academic letters of recommendation.

Once you have been conditionally accepted in the Nursing program you must have a background check, for a fee (information will be provided). Background checks are required by clinical agencies.

Once conditional acceptance has been given by the Department of Nursing, your final authorization into Monroe College will be made by the Financial Aid Office, and the final acceptance letter will be sent by the Admissions Department.

II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS - PN PROGRAM

Must be approved for admission into Monroe College with all transcripts on record.

A high school or GED diploma showing a minimum grade of C+.

High school or college Algebra, Biology and Chemistry with passing grades. If official transcripts are unobtainable, the student may be allowed to CLEP algebra, biology, and chemistry with passing grades.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or 78% for those without college credit.

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