Thank you for your interest in the School of Nursing at Monroe College.  Admission to the program is highly competitive.  Monroe offers nursing students two options to achieve their Associate Degree in Registered Nursing.  Students may enter into a “1+1” program, completing their Practical Nursing program in the first year and their Registered nursing Associate program in their second year.  Alternatively, those students that are already Licensed Practical nurses may enter directly into the registered Nursing program. This is a FULL-TIME DAY program. Nursing students are expected to be available for didactic, clinical, lab and study-time between the hours of 8am and 9pm, Monday through Friday.

We know that you have many questions concerning admissions requirements, transfer credits, TEAS exams and the steps involved in applying.  That’s why we hold Information Sessions every Wednesday at 12:00pm and 5:30pm. It is mandatory that you attend an information session as the first step in the admissions process. The information sessions are conducted in West Hall at the Bronx Campus. Please call 646-393-8374 to schedule an appointment.

1. Attend a nursing information session.
2. Register and take the TEAS exam.
3. Meet with an Admissions Counselor.
4. Submit the following six admissions items:
   
   a. Online application
   b. High School Diploma or GED
   c. All high school and college transcripts (Your prior transcripts must demonstrate a Grade point Average of 2.5 or higher for the LPN program and a 3.0 or higher for the RN program.
   d. Proof that you have completed courses with a letter grade of “C” or better in:
         - Algebra
         - Chemistry
         - Biology/Living Environment
   e. Two letters of recommendation from an employer, academic institution, volunteer or religious organization.
   f. $35 admission fee
5. Take the Monroe College Math and English Placement Exams
6. Interview with the Nursing Department

After this final step, you will be notified if you have been accepted into the program.