Aquinas Academic Programs ::
Nursing - ASN
Admission Requirements for ASN
In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to Aquinas College, applicants to the A.S.N. program must also meet the following requirements:
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 within 10 years of application
- A grade of "C" or better in the following prerequisite courses:
Math: High school Algebra I and II, or college-level math or remedial math course
Science: High school Chemistry or college-level course in Chemistry, Biology, or Anatomy and Physiology I - A grade of "C" or better in all co-requisite courses
- Minimum composite score of 65 on the Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam
- Nursing admission essay
Acceptance to the A.S.N. program occurs in the fall and spring of each year and is based upon an evaluation of test scores, transcripts, essays, GPA and application information. Students must be admitted to the college by the deadline dates, March 1 for fall and September 1 for spring. Admission to the college does not guarantee acceptance to the A.S.N. program.
All students entering the program must have a clear fingerprint background check. Any convictions for crimes other than a minor traffic violation must be reported. The Tennessee Board of Nursing may deny licensure to anyone who has been convicted of a crime.
Did you know?
Some students elect to enter Aquinas College and complete required non-nursing courses prior to official entry into the A.S.N. Program. For initial entry into the A.S.N. Program, all admission requirements for the College must be fulfilled.