SUNY Orange

Nursing Admission Requirements

For those currently enrolled in college, readmitted students and transfer students:

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Eligible to take or have completed Freshman English I (ENG 101) or equivalent.
  • Eligible to take Intermediate Algebra (MAT 102) or equivalent, or have completed Elementary Algebra (MAT 101) with a 2.0 or higher.
  • Completed High School AP Biology (score of 3, 4, or 5); Intro to Biology (BIO 110); General Bio (BIO 101- prior to Spring 2008): or Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 111), with a grade of 2.0 or better. (Within 5 years of applying).
  • GPA: students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • Number of acceptable credits completed towards the degree.
  • Students will be considered for admission into the nursing program based on the completion of all mandatory eligibility requirements, highest combination of Cumulative GPA and credits completed towards the degree, Orange County residency, and seat availability.
  • Department Specific Requirements: Attendance at a pre-admission orientation. At this orientation, students will receive and sign off on information pertaining to health forms, program standards, mandatory CPR certification, and criminal record & drug screening policies.
  • Completion of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) to assess academic preparedness for nursing program success.
  • An additional diagnostic Arithmetic Assessment Test will be administered during the first week of classes.
  • A minimum grade of C- is required in Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II for progression in the program.
  • Program completion time for students is to be no longer than three years once a student enrolls in the first nursing course.
  • There is a part-time evening program for which students are not eligible for T.A.P.
  • It is recommended that all required general education courses be completed before registering for the core Nursing courses in the evening program.
  • The Educational Mobility section of this website, provides additional information for students interested in advanced placement through the LPN to RN transition program.
  • Before readmission or advanced placement admission, students are required to complete a special non-credit course.
  • Readmitted and advanced placement students to nursing courses must be reviewed individually.

All accepted students must successfully complete a physical examination which includes a Tuberculosis screening and ten panel drug test. Students will not be allowed in the clinical area without a completed physical examination on file with the college.

Many hospitals and other health care facilities perform background checks.

For additional information, see admission department website

Patricia Slesinski, R.N., M.S.
Professor
Chairperson, Department of Nursing

341-4108
SUNY Orange
115 South Street, Middletown, NY 10940