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
• Students with less than the required ACT composite score must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours, including Anatomy and Physiology, with a 2.5 grade point average before being admitted.  They must have made at least a grade of "C" in Anatomy and Physiology courses.
• Students who have previously earned a baccalaureate or higher degree may enter without an ACT by completing all the course prerequisites to the nursing major with a grade of "C" or better and having an overall grade point average of 2.5.

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
• Students with less than the required ACT composite score must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours, including Anatomy and Physiology, with a 2.5 grade point average before being admitted.  They must have made at least a grade of "C" in Anatomy and Physiology courses.
• Students who have previously earned a baccalaureate or higher degree may enter without an ACT by completing all the course prerequisites to the nursing major wiht a grade of "C" or better and having an overall grade point average of 2.5.

Transfer Students

• Eligible for admission to Alcorn State University 
• 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.