Department

Admission Requirements

Application to ADN Program

ADN Generic Program Option

· Eligible for undergraduate admission to Alcorn State University

· Official high school transcript or documentation of GED

· American College Test (ACT) composite score of 18 or greater (15 or higher prior to October 1989).

· Official college/university transcript with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0

· A grade of “C” or better in each prerequisite course

· Completed Alcorn State University Undergraduate Application

· Completed an application for Admission to the Department of Associate Degree Nursing, Alcorn State University

Note: Application deadline is December 15th each year. Supporting documents to complete the application are due by April 15th of each year.

LPN Fast Track Program Option

· One year of nursing experience as a licensed practical nurse (LPN)

· Eligible for undergraduate admission to Alcorn State University

· Official high school transcript or documentation of GED.

· American College Test (ACT) composite score of 18 or greater (15 or higher prior to October 1989).

· Official college/university transcript with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0

· A grade of “C” or better in each prerequisite course

· Current unrestricted license to practice as LPN

· Completed Alcorn State University Undergraduate Application

· Completed an application for Admission to the Department of Associate Degree Nursing, Alcorn State University

Note: Application deadline is December 15th each year. Supporting documents to complete the application are due by April 15th of each year.

Transfer Students

Eligible for admission to Alcorn State University - Application for Undergraduate Admission

GPA 2.0 or greater

Courses with grades less than "C" are not transferable

The only clinical course that will be considered for transfer credit from a NLN accredited program is the basic fundamentals course. Transfer credit may also be considered for NU149: Nursing Seminar.

Acceptance of transfer students is dependent upon course descriptions and standardized test scores in the prescribed areas. Transfer students should demonstrate technical competency for retention and progression.

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