ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The Faculty of the School of Nursing seeks to admit those candidates who are best qualified to meet the academic requirements of the nursing program, and who, by reason of academic potential, purpose and maturity, show promise of successful completion of the program. Admission is selective and competitive.

Each applicant is evaluated for admittance to all three tracks, generic, accelerated and/or LPN to RN career ladder program, on the basis of:

High School Record (or GED)
Including the completion of biology with a lab, chemistry with a lab, algebra I and a second unit of mathematics. A “C” (70 percent) or better in each subject is required*. ALL APPLICANTS must submit an official copy of his/her high school transcript. No exceptions. High school rank is not considered for admission purposes.
*Students who have not met this requirement must take the high school equivalent courses at Union County College which are:
High School Biology( BIO 102), High School Chemistry (CHE 005), and High School Algebra (MAT 022 or MAT 015/016 sequence)

Scholastic Assessment/Aptitude Test (SAT)
Candidates who graduated from high school within the last three years must submit combined SAT scores of 750 or higher. This requirement is waived for all other applicants. The school code is 2452.

Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements
Applicants with previous college experience are required to have a 2.5 cumulative GPA in all relevant courses. No more than one repeat is permitted in these relevant courses. There can not be any failures in attempted science or English courses at the last college attended. Those not meeting these criteria may be assigned to the Academic Support Track until they obtain a higher cumulative GPA and meet the criteria for clinical courses.

Letters Of Reference
Each program requires three letters of reference. The following specific requirements apply to School of Nursing applicants:

•	If the applicant is a Union County College LPN having graduated during or since 1997 – • Reference letter 1 must be from the LPN Program Director. • Reference letters 2 and 3 must be from other professional sources.
•	If the applicant is an LPN having graduated within the last five years – • Reference letter 1 must be from the LPN Program Director and/or the LPN Senior Summary. • Reference letter 2 must be from an employer. • Reference letter 3 must be another professional reference.
•	If the applicant is an LPN having graduated more than five years ago – • Reference Letter 1 must be from an employer. • Reference letters 2 and 3 must be from other professional sources.
•	If the applicant is transferring from another school of nursing and is seeking transfer of clinical courses – • Reference letter 1 must be from an instructor and/or dean currently employed at that school. • Reference letters 2 and 3 must be from other professional sources.
•	If the applicant is a high school senior, or has graduated from high school within the last three years – • Reference letter 1 must be from his/her guidance counselor. • Reference letter 2 must be from one of his/her teachers.. • Reference letter 3 must be another professional reference. Personal references from friends or family members are not acceptable.

Application Essay
See page IV of the application.

Extracurricular/Community/Volunteer Activities
See page III of the application.

Consumer Information Sheet
See the School of Nursing Consumer Information sheet in the application packet. This form must be read, signed and returned with the application and essay.

Nursing Pre-Admission Test -
Entrance Examination Required for ALL School of Nursing Applicants

Registration:	8:45 AM
Time:	9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Location:	Muhlenberg Schools Classrooms A1 and A2
Testing Dates:	Jan- 3rd and 4th Wednesday Feb- 2nd and 4th Wednesday Mar- 2nd and 4th Wednesday Apr- 2nd and 4th Wednesday May- 2nd and 4th Wednesday Jun- Test is not offered Jul- 2nd and 4th Wednesday Aug- 2nd and 4th Wednesday Sep- 2nd and 4th Wednesday Oct- 2nd and 4th Wednesday Nov- 2nd and 3rd Wednesday Dec- Test is not offered

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

•	Applicants for the Accelerated Track must have completed a baccalaureate degree in addition to the above criteria.
•	Applicants to the LPN to RN Career Ladder Track are required to show an original copy of their current, unexpired LPN license and submit a transcript from the LPN school.
•	Transfer students from other colleges/universities will be evaluated by the above admission criteria in addition to their college coursework.
•	It is not necessary to attend Union County College prior to applying to the School of Nursing. However, students who are currently enrolled, previously enrolled and/or plan to enroll at Union County College prior to their admission to the School of Nursing/Union County College Cooperative Nursing Program, must have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 at Union County College. Students not meeting this criteria may seek guidance from a Union County College counselor.

Only official transcripts can be considered to process your application. Official transcripts are those transcripts sent directly from one school to another school without student receipt and include an official seal of the school.