AAS Program Admission Criteria

• high school diploma or its equivalent (GED);
• CUNY proficiency in mathematics, writing and reading;
• Prerequisites for BIO 2311: BIO 1101 and BIO 1101L with a minimum grade of C, a college-level general biology course with lab, or a score of 85 or above on the biology Regents exam (with lab).
• Cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 2.5.

Nursing Entrance Exam

The NYCCT AAS Nursing Program currently utilizes the ATI- TEAS Exam (or its equivalent) during the introductory semester.

• The minimum score(s) as determined by the nursing department will be required for admission.
• Students must complete the TEAS exam within (1) one year of their application to the clinical phase of the nursing program.
• Students can repeat the TEAS exam (1) one time
• You must complete the ATI TEAS exam 2 weeks prior to the application deadline.
• To register for the TEAS exam. TEAS Registration Instructions.
• TEAS Exam remote option. Learn more.
• Students applying to the nursing program must upload their TEAS results at the time of application.

NOTE: As of Fall 2010, students seeking a nursing degree at City Tech will be admitted into the College as an Undeclared Health major (UDH). After completing the prerequisite courses for nursing admission Undeclared Health (UDH) students can apply for the Nursing Program.

Undeclared Health (UDH) students who have not been admitted into the nursing program by the completion of the 30th credit will be required to select another major. If you receive financial aid and do not change your major by the 30th credit, there may be a disruption in your financial aid award . For more detailed information regarding eligibility for state aid please refer to the Financial Aid section under New York State Financial Aid programs.

RN-BS Program

To qualify for RN-BS admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Associate degree in nursing from the City University of New York or from a non-CUNY regional or nationally accredited credit-granting institution with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse or eligibility to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) in New York State. Students who do not currently hold an RN license may apply to the program in anticipation of licensure.
• Unlicensed students who meet the eligibility criteria will be admitted on a case by case basis and will be required to obtain their RN license prior to registration in a nursing course with a clinical component.
• Nurses who hold a nursing diploma from a non-credit granting institution may also apply. Diploma applicants are required to pass the National League for Nursing's Acceleration Challenge Exams (NLN NACE I and II RN to BSN) for acceptance of previous nursing credits. Student scores on this exam are equated to the required 2.5 GPA from students entering with an associate degree in nursing.
• Successful completion of all pre-major requirements in the nursing program, either by examination or by completion of the appropriate courses.
• All University policies regarding skills and proficiency testing, grading, transfer credit, and degree completion will apply.

For additional information, please contact the Nursing@citytech.cuny.edu.