ADN Program Admission Requirements

You must meet these requirements before you can apply to the ADN program.

Course Requirements

• A grade of C or better is required for all general education and support courses: BIO157, BIO255, BIO260, ENG151, HCE110, HCE111, HHP 250, PHI251, PSY151, PSY250, MCC101, and SPE151 (or equivalent courses). BIO255 and BIO260 (or equivalent) must have been completed within five years of acceptance into the nursing program.
• CHM164 or an equivalent must be completed if high school chemistry was either not taken or taken more than five years ago. Grade of C or better required in CHM164 and B or better in high school chemistry.
• The cumulative GPA for general education and support courses must equal 2.5 or better.
• MAT079 or MAT099 or a college algebra course with a C or better or placement into MAT161 on the Math Placement Exam is required.

Other Requirements

• You must complete the preadmission test (TEAS®). See annual test dates and procedures..
• You must be a Certified Nurse Assistant with documentation of good standing on the Illinois Health Care Worker (IHCW) Registry (formerly the Nurse Aide Registry). This documentation can be found at the IHCW Registry web site.
• Preference will be given to residents of Community College District #528. Check to see if you live in District 528.

Note: If you do not meet these admission requirements, you may not apply for the nursing program. If you have questions about how to meet these requirements, please contact an advisor.

11/14/07