Accelerated RN Program Admissions

• Prerequisites and Time Limits

  All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher and be within allowable time limit.

  • BIOL-107 or 200, 4 credits, completed within 10 years of start of clinicals
  • BIOL-203, 4 credits, completed within 5 years of start of clinicals
  • BIOL-204, 4 credits, completed within 5 years of start of clinicals
  • CHEM-103 or 101, 4 credits, completed within 10 years of start of clinicals
  • MATH-132 or 138 or 141, 3 or 4 credits
  • ENGL-121, 3 credits
  • HUMN-101 (or approved substitute), 3 credits
  • PSYC-101, 3 credits
  • PSYC-200, 3 credits
  • SOCI-101, 3 credits
  • COMM-101, 105, or 110 (or approved substitute, 3 credits

  Prerequisites taken at other institutions must officially be on file and evaluated by the application deadline.  See the Transfer Credit tab.

   

• Transfer Credit

  Official transcripts AND the request to have credit evaluated must be on file by the supplemental application deadline.

  • Students must contact their prior institutions to request that OFFICIAL transcripts be sent directly to HCC.  Transcripts that are opened or emailed to students are not considered official.
  • Use the Transcript Evaluation Request Form to request that HCC evaluate your prior credit for your current degree program.
• Grade Requirements
  • All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher for the required science courses.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for all prerequisites.

   

• Nursing Entrance Exam

  Official ATI TEAS scores, valid for two years, must be received by the October 15 for ROLLING admission and by February 1 for REGULAR admission.

  Required minimum scores:

  • Reading 69%
  • Math 69%
  • Composite Score 66.5%

  More information about the TEAS exam is on our website.

• Supplemental Admissions Process

  All items need to be completed and submitted by the application deadline October 15th (Rolling admission) or by December 15 (Regular admission):

  • Only students accepted to HCC and with active myHCC accounts are eligible to submit the supplemental application.  If you are not already an HCC student, please Apply for Credit Programs.
  • Submit official transcripts and Transcript Evaluation Form if you transferring credit from another institution.
  • Prerequisites must be completed with the required grades and within the specified time limits.
  • Submit the Supplemental Allied Health Application (only available during the application cycle of September 15 to December 15. Sign in to the application account using your personal email (not your HCC email) and find the Supplemental Allied Health Application under the section for Current Students.
  • A one-time $25 supplemental application fee, payable by credit card, due at the time of submission of online supplemental application.  The fee is waived for active military, active military spouses and veterans with appropriate documentation--DD214 or PCS orders. A promo code will be provided to eligible applicants when applying.
  • Two residency documents are required for Howard County residents only
• Dates and Deadlines

  The supplemental application for clinical admission may be found in your application account, under "Current HCC Student" during the cycle below:

  • September 15 to January 15

  For consideration, all prerequisites must be completed and transferred (if applicable) by the end of the Winter term.

   

• Point System
  • Specific points will be assigned for science GPA, overall GPA (for all 11 prerequisite courses), and completion of a U.S. Bachelor's degree. 
  • The highest grade for each course will be used in calculating the GPA.
  • Passing AP/IB/CLEP scores will be accepted for a maximum of 3 courses.  No grades will be assigned; they will not be calculated into the GPA.

  Point System

  • Science GPA for 4 required sciences
    • 4.0 = 20 points
    • 3.75 - 3.99 = 10 points
    • 3.50 to 3.74 = 5 points
    • 3.25 to 3.49 = 3 points
  • Overall GPA for all prerequisites
    • 4.0 = 20 points
    • 3.75-3.99 = 10 points
    • 3.50 to 3.74 = 5 points
    • 3.25 to 3.49 = 3 points
    • 3.0 to 3.24 = 1 point
• Rolling Admissions Process

  Rolling admissions applications are reviewed from September 15 to October 15. 

  Qualified applicants who have completed all required prerequisites, passed the ATI TEAS with official scores on file, met minimum GPA requirements and accrued at least 15 points by October 15 will be offered a seat in the program on a rolling basis.

  Residency is not a factor in the rolling admissions cycle.

  Qualified applicants who have accrued fewer than 15 points will be deferred for review until the end of the regular application cycle.

• Regular Admissions Process
  • Students who will complete all prerequisites by the end of Fall or Winter term may submit an application prior to the completion of those courses.  However, applications will not be reviewed until all required courses have been completed and final GPAs calculated.
  • Applications will be reviewed along with rolling applicants who did not accrue the minimum 15 points.
  • At the end of the regular admissions cycle, seats will be offered to qualified applicants based on residency status and point totals. Students will be offered seats in the following order with higher point totals being seated first:
    • Residents of Howard County
    • Out-of-county residents
    • Out-of-state students will be considered if seats remain open
  • In the event of a tie in points, the science GPA will be used to break the tie.  If necessary, the 2nd tie-breaking category will be the GPA in the 11 prerequisites.
  • Waitlisted applicants are admitted as seats open.
  • The waitlist will not roll over from one semester to the next; students will need to reapply each year.
• Accelerated RN and Traditional RN Applications
  • Students may submit supplemental applications to both the Accelerated RN and Traditional RN A.A. Degree Programs. 
  • Once a student accepts a seat in the Accelerated RN Program, the the Traditional RN Program will be withdrawn.
• Clinical Coursework
  • NURS-142, 7 credits, Summer
  • NURS-143, 8 credits, Fall
  • NURS-242, 6 credits, Spring
  • NURS-243, 3 credits, Spring
  • NURS-244, 8 credits, Summer
  • NURS-245, 1 credit, Summer
• Questions
  • Admissions questions can be directed to admissions@howardcc.edu or you can make an appointment with an admissions coach.
  • Questions about clinical courses can be directed to the Health Sciences clinical liaison office at hsdcc@howardcc.edu 

Clinical Requirements for Admitted Students

• If admitted, a drug screening and criminal background check will be required prior to enrollment in any nursing and allied health clinical course in order to ensure the safety of patients in the clinical setting. Students who do not comply with the drug screening and criminal background check are ineligible for placement in clinical agencies and are not able to progress in the clinical program. It is the student’s responsibility to know whether they are eligible for licensure. If a student has a criminal background, it is the students’ responsibility to explore whether the background will prohibit them from being licensed and employed in the health care industry. HCC faculty and staff are not able to provide legal advice. If you have any questions about your background, you may wish to discuss this matter with legal counsel.
   
• Students are not required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to accept a clinical seat. However, students who decline the COVID-19 vaccine should be aware that clinical site availability may be limited due to partner facility requirements. Clinical placements are not guaranteed for students who choose not to be vaccinated, which may impact progression and completion of their program. 
   
• As of Fall 2022, ALL students are required to show proof of health insurance. HCC does not provide or sponsor health insurance for students.