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Fall Admission Deadline:  Applications open January 1st until April 15th
Spring Admission Deadline: Applications open August 1st until October 1st

 

Students may declare to major in nursing at any time. However, application for admission to the upper-division program is made during the sophomore year. Nursing studies begin at the junior level with the exception of Nutrition (NURS 3305) which may be completed prior to admission to the nursing program. Admission requirements are as follows:

  • Acceptance to LaGrange College and a completed Application for Admission to Nursing. 

  • A minimum ATI TEAS Composite Score of 70%. The TEAS is an exam of academic preparedness that covers reading, math, science and english language usage. LaGrange College requires for the TEAS exam to be taken in person at an institution or proctor site. Please follow this link to the TEAS page to find in-person locations (TEAS Exam Information | Register For The TEAS | ATI (atitesting.com)

  • A grade of C- or higher is required in the following courses:
    • BIOL 2148/2148L (Anatomy and Physiology I with lab)
    • BIOL 2149/2149L (Anatomy & Physiology II with lab)
    • BIOL 3320/3320L (Medical Microbiology with lab)
    • ENGL 1101
    • ENGL 1102
    • MATH 1101 (College Algebra)
    • PSYC 1101 (Introduction to Psychology)
    • PSYC 3302 (Human Growth and Development)
A student cannot have more than one (1) failure (D+ or lower) in a BIOL 2148, BIOL 2149, or BIOL 3320. A subsequent failure in this course or any other of these prerequisite courses may render the student ineligible to enter the nursing program. A limit of five (5) years applies to completion of science courses. 

  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required at the time of entry into the nursing program, including all courses completed or attempted at any institution. 

  • If a student is admitted to the program, they will be required to obtain a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). 
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