Frequently Asked
Questions
What
are the requirements for transferring to CCSU?
As
a transfer student interested in pre-nursing, you should have a minimum of a 2.70
GPA and a C or better in all science courses required for the nursing program.
You will also need a B- or better in any nursing courses previously taken.
What
are the chances of being accepted into the nursing program as a transfer
student?
The
Admissions Office reviews applications and determines admission to CCSU
pre-nursing based on the above admission criteria. Please note that admission to both pre-nursing
and the nursing major is highly competitive.
What
are the pre-requisites required for admission?
The
CCSU nursing program is designed to run over four years. There are no specific
pre-requisites required for admission to pre- nursing. For freshman applicants,
achieving a 550 or higher on the math section of the SAT or a 24 on the math
requirement for the ACT will allow you to enroll in CHEM 150, which is one pre-requisite
for admission to the nursing major. To
view all criteria for admission to the nursing major, please click on the
admission requirements link. Please note
that regardless of how many transfer credits you may have, it will still take
you four years to complete the program. Because the nursing courses run over 4
years, this is true even for students who already have a baccalaureate degree.
Can I
start courses in the spring semester?
Because the nursing courses currently are offered once a year, it is important
to start in the fall with the beginning nursing course. For this reason, CCSU
has a fall-
only admission policy to the pre-nursing program.
Where
can I schedule an appointment to have someone review my coursework?
The Nursing Department does not review course work or transcripts prior to
application through the admissions office. Application to the University
provides the
opportunity for formal review and acceptance of coursework
taken elsewhere.
What
happens if my GPA is not a 2.70 and I am therefore not admitted to the
Pre-Nursing program? May I still attend CCSU
and reapply to the program the following year?
You may be admitted to CCSU with a different major and not be admitted as a
pre-nursing major. Once you meet the pre- nursing admission criteria, you can
meet with the Department Chairperson to request a change of
major on a space-available basis.
Where
do the students do their clinical rotations?
The Nursing department is developing contracts for students’ clinical
placements with several hospitals and health care agencies in the greater
Hartford area.