ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFICE OF ADMISSION
115 SOUTH STREET | MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK 10940
This form must be filled out by students wishing to be considered for entry into the Nursing Program in Spring 2012 and must be
returned to the Admissions Office by October 1, 2011. Courses in this program will be held at the
Spring 2012 Nursing Program Application
Newburgh Campus
.
Name (Please print legibly):_________________________________________________ Student ID#: A
Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________State:_____Zip Code:________Legal County of Residence:__________________
Phone Number:________________________ E-Mail:______________________________
Date of Birth:_________________
Have you ever been enrolled in a Health Professions program at an Associate’s degree level or higher either at SUNY Orange or
another college? Yes No Program:_______________________________
If yes, did you successfully complete the program? Yes No If you did not complete the program, please explain the
circumstances on an attached sheet.
Transcripts from all institutions will be reviewed as part of the admissions process. Please list all colleges previously attended:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Academic Requirements: ***(Please see reverse side for changes to the Academic Requirements, effective Spring 2013)
Admissions Requirements
High school diploma or GED.
Eligible to take Freshman English I (ENG 101).
Eligible to take Intermediate Algebra (MAT 102), or have completed Elementary Algebra (MAT 101) or equivalent with a
2.0 or higher.
Eligible to take Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 111) may be met by successful completion of one of the following: Intro
to Biology (BIO 110), Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 111), or Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 112), with a 2.0 or higher; or
High School AP Biology (score of 3, 4, or 5); or a passing grade on the Biology CLEP examination.
Students must attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Department Specific Requirements:
Applicants for the Nursing program will be required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) prior to the
deadline. You must achieve a minimum ATI Academic Preparedness Level of BASIC for admission consideration. Students
who place higher will receive stronger consideration. Visit
www.sunyorange.edu/testing/teas.shtml for test scheduling and
payment information. Review frequently asked questions at
www.sunyorange.edu/admissions/programs/healthreq.shtml.
Attendance at a Nursing pre-admission orientation. At this orientation, students will receive and sign off on information
pertaining to health forms, program standards, and criminal record & drug screening policies. Orientation dates are available
online at
www.sunyorange.edu/admissions/healthforms.shtml.
The Nursing Department will review transcripts of those students who have been enrolled in a health professions program at
SUNY Orange or another college.
Students will be considered for admission into this program based on the completion of all mandatory eligibility requirements,
highest combination of cumulative GPA, TEAS score, and credits completed towards the program (see reverse), and seats
available.
Selection Process
Students must meet all of the above requirements to be considered for admission into the program.
All Nursing Admissions Eligibility Requirements must be completed before October 1
st
in order for a student to be considered
for acceptance into the program for the spring semester.
Student Certification and Signature (please check one of the following)
I have attended a pre-Admissions Orientation within 3 years of my planned program start date (Spring 2009 semester or later).
:
I plan to attend/have attended a pre-Admissions Orientation this year. Include date attended/plan to attend (mo/yr)____________
My signature acknowledges that I have read and accept the admissions requirements listed above, and that all of the information
provided is accurate and complete.
Student Signature Date:
For Office Use Only: Accept _________Alt_______ Checklist_______ Low Cum_______ No Deposit _____ Declined ____
Dept Chair/Designee Signature Date:
Admissions Staff Signature Date:
*Though not admissions requirements, completing the courses below will enhance your eligibility (34 credits): Please be aware
that courses not taken within the timeframe listed below or grades lower than a 2.0 in any of the science courses below will not be
considered.
ENG 101 Freshman English I (3 cr.)
ENG 102 Freshman English II (3 cr.)
PSY 101 General Psychology I** (3 cr.) must have been completed within 10 yrs of program entry
--- --- Social Sci. Elective (see online catalog) (3 cr.) any social science other than psychology
BIO 111 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.) must have been completed within 5 yrs of program entry
BIO 112 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.) must have been completed within 5 yrs of program entry
CHM 120 Elements of Chemistry and Physics (3 cr.) must have been completed within 10 yrs of program entry
MLT 106 Microbiology for the Health Prof. (3 cr.) must have been completed within 5 yrs of program entry
Elective (3 cr.)
Elective (3 cr.)
PES 100 Concepts of Physical Wellness (1 cr.)
PES --- Physical Ed. (Activity Course) (.5 cr.)
PES --- Physical Ed. (Activity Course) (.5 cr.)
** PSY 100 Psychology of Adjustment, completed prior to Fall 2009 and within 10 years, would be an acceptable substitution.
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***Please note that the following Nursing Program changes have been approved, starting with the Spring 2013
entering class:
NUR 205 Pharmacology and the Human Body
will be a required course in the Nursing curriculum
CHM 120 Elements of Chemistry and Physics will no longer be part of the Nursing
curriculum.
Additional Admissions Academic Requirement
Successful completion of High School Regents Chemistry, or its equivalent with a
grade of 75 or higher; or High School AP Chemistry (score 3,4,or 5); Elements of Chemistry & Physics (CHM 120); or college
Chemistry course (with lab) with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or a passing grade on the Chemistry I CLEP examination within 10 years.
For Office use only:
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_______ HS Diploma/GED
English Requirement
Math Requirement
Biology Requirement/Semester Taken
Cum GPA is 2.75 or higher
_______ Pre-Admission Orientation Complete
_______ TEAS Score
_______ Total Credits
_______ CumGPA
_______ Score
Checklist Items:
Developmental Course Requirement
Course Requirement
Course Grade Requirement
Age of Course
Low GPA
Incomplete Application
Not Enrolled
Late Application
Pre-Admission Orientation
TEAS
Rev. 7/11