Admission to Nursing Programs

Sampson Community College uses special admission procedures for nursing
programs. Applicants who wish to enter the Associate Degree Nursing or the Practical
Nursing programs must meet general admission requirements beyond those
established for general college admission.

Students interested in enrolling in one of the nursing programs are encouraged to
complete the admissions requirements below by March 15. The college reserves
the right to extend the application period when warranted.

General Admission Requirements

• Complete Sampson Community College admissions application.
• Submit official high school (or GED) and all college transcripts (if applicable.)
• Complete ALL prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite courses (Chemistry, Biology, and Algebra) should be completed with ten years of
  high school graduation. A score of 40 on the ASSET placement test will waive the
  algebra requirement.
• Submit an official copy of Scholastic Aptitude Test scores. A minimum score of
  920 is required (Verbal 480, Math 440) or
• Submit an official copy of American College Test scores. A minimum of 19 is
  required (Verbal 19, Math 19) or
• Complete the ASSET test within three (3) years of proposed admission with
  minimum scores as noted: Reading (42), Writing (42), Algebra (40), Numerical
  (42).
• The Nursing Admissions Committee reviews all applications meeting the
  minimum stated requirements for consideration.

Note: If minimum test scores are not achieved during initial testing, an applicantXX